ORLANDO | Veterans Gary Herring, U.S. Marines, and Bob Wilson, U.S. Army, never met while serving their country during the Vietnam War, but faith brought them together some 20 years ago at St. James Cathedral.
Recently, the friends shared a …
First responders honored at Blue Mass
ORLANDO | The sea of blue and green uniforms filled one third of St. James Cathedral in Orlando, during the Blue Mass, Sept. 30, 2024, while the rest of the church hosted hundreds who came to honor and pray for …
Team makes Little League history
LAKE MARY | Lake Mary All Stars proved their victory on the field and as witnesses of Christian fellowship, Aug. 25, winning the Baseball Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It’s the first time a Florida team has won …
Bishop’s Letter: Connect with each other in the name of Christ
My sisters and brothers,
By knowing all is God’s, all is sacred. Jesus lifted up everything in offering to the Father, as He asks us to do. Remember everything we have is given to us by God and we are …
Farmworkers face tragedy, find support
After bus crash Catholic Charities offers counseling, necessities as farmworkers recover from injuries
ORLANDO | The eating area of the Days Inn in Gainesville was filled with men, beleaguered by the past days’ events and still stunned by the bus …
Bishop’s Letter: Love is a noun and a verb
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
The Acts of the Apostles describe the life of the disciples after Jesus died and is resurrected. As they become one community of faith, they also share confusion and discouragement. They question what happened …
Lenten Reconciliation leads to Easter Eucharist
Rising from the cross of sin to new life, our journey of reconciliation during Lent leads us to Easter Resurrection and Eucharist – God’s gift of Himself that we might be born anew.
It is a journey inward that reveals …
To Jesus through Mary
ORLANDO | Mary Jane McMenamy is on her way to Laura Garand’s home in Ormond-by-the-Sea. With the help of parishioners Joanne and Rick Menard, the 83-year-old makes three weekly trips to visit fellow parishioners throughout Volusia County. She carries with …
Catholic Charities restores home
DELTONA | A creeping humidity settled into 76-year-old Nestor Ramos’ home. Caused by intense rains over the past two years and Hurricane Ian, his roof developed a leak that trickled water onto the floor near his kitchen. After Hurricane Nicole, …
Bishop’s Letter: Love God and His people, not things
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Where is your heart? Does it swell with the love of God or is it shrunken because of your difficulty to overcome pettiness or jealousy?
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