WINTER PARK | For the first time in a sacred space, Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys shared his thoughts on family, faith, fame and how these have always been a significant part of his life.
On April 19, 2026, …
Bishop’s Letter: Retirement Announcement
Editor’s note: The following is a letter to the faithful Bishop John Noonan offered on his birthday, Feb. 26, 2026.
My Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord! …
Record number to enter Church in Central Florida
ORLANDO | A teen seeking truth. A mother inspired by her children. A relationship that led to an encounter with the Mass.
These are the personal testimonies of faith from this year’s record-breaking group of 941 catechumens. They are as …
Program builds faith, friendship for girls
Editor’s Note: The following ins the first in a three-part series on youth programs.
MERRITT ISLAND | Divine Mercy Parish is seeking to help girls grow in faith and build strong friendships and identities in Christ through Sisters of Strength. …
Teens share culture and faith
ORLANDO | Most of them have been taking Irish dance classes since they were 5. Motivated by their Irish heritage and dance teacher, four students at Bishop Moore Catholic High School established an Irish Culture Club with the intention of …
Lee Corso on faith, family, and football
LAKE MARY | Lee Corso is a household name, but not many know he’s been a Lake Mary resident for decades and credits his Catholic faith to, not only his career success, but his family unity and almost 70-year marriage.…
Young saints inspire local Church
ORLANDO | On Sept. 7, Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will be canonized saints in the Catholic church. The two men, who died in their youth, continue to profoundly impact both young and old in the Church.…
Educators kick-off school year
ORLANDO | More than 1,200 educators from the Diocese of Orlando Catholic schools gathered Aug. 6, 2025, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe to celebrate Mass and pray for a blessed school year.…
Students spend summer advancing future endeavors
MELBOURNE | Sophia M. is a regular anchor on Melbourne Central Catholic’s Morning Buzz. She loves the job that helped her discover a love of broadcasting.
This summer, she was selected to attend the University of Florida’s Summer Media Institute, …
Holy Family student wins Marian contest
ORLANDO | Eighth-grader Adam R. is the winner of The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida’s Marian Essay contest.
In “Mary, A Pilgrimage of Hope”, the Holy Family Catholic School student shares the story of how the Blessed Mother helped him …