ORLANDO | More than 700 students graduated from Diocese of Orlando Catholic high schools this year. As the National Eucharistic Congress approaches, Florida Catholic highlights some of them in this second of a two-part series, illustrating how they are Eucharist …
Volunteer discovers it’s never too late to be Eucharist to others
ORLANDO | Patrick Mastronardo is 94 years old and admitted he’s learning some of the most important lessons of his life in local prisons.
Alone after his wife passed, like many people isolated during the COVID pandemic, Mastronardo took a …
Students pursue being Eucharist for the world
This is the first of two stories on Class of 2024 graduates. Part 2 will run in the June 14 e-edition.
ORLANDO | More than 700 students graduated from Diocese of Orlando Catholic high schools this year. As the National …
Be fervent in prayer, constant in hope
ORLANDO | Prayer and hope were the words at the heart of Bishop John Noonan’s message to Father Michael Batista and Father Phillip Mills on their Ordination day, May 25, 2024.
Welcoming them, their families, friends and communities to the …
Future priests are young, ready to serve
ORLANDO | Bishop John Noonan will ordain two transitional deacons to the Order of Priest, Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m. noon, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando. All are …
Conference invites faithful to share in the Gift of Sacred Mystery
ORLANDO | On June 1, Catholics from throughout the Diocese of Orlando will come together at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, as pilgrims on a Eucharistic journey. In celebration of the Feast of …
Gift of Sacred Mystery
Bishop John Noonan invites all to the Eucharistic Pilgrimage, The Gift of Sacred Mystery. The event welcomes three laudable speakers touching on the topics of Communion (Father Brian Campbell), Participation (Sister Kathleen Harmon, SNDdeN), and Mission (Dr. Rosemary Laird, MD, …
Bishop’s Letter: Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Peace and Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you this Easter season. St. Peter is filled with the Spirit of the Lord, and we join him, recalling our Baptism, the flow of …
From Non-Denominational to Catholic: One family’s faith journey
OVIEDO | The Chapman family had been anticipating the Easter Vigil for months.
Gathered around the Easter fire, Caleb, Ashley and Chase Chapman joined 13 other elect at Most Precious Blood Parish in Oviedo. Soon they would receive their Sacraments …
Bishop’s Letter: Jesus never leaves us
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
We make ready for Holy Week, a time to walk with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the Way of the Cross. It is a time for our most sincere reflection of who …