Florida Catholic | Diocese of Orlando

January 6, 2009

“>Saints reflect the ‘brilliance of Jesus Christ’”

Click here for Diocese of Orlando Lenten Regulations.

Matthew William’s dad, David, is a U.S. Navy Commander deployed half–way around the world in the African nation of Djibouti, but it doesn’t keep the father and son from having “breakfast together” thanks to today’s technology. Jennifer Powers reports from Orlando on how technology is keeping families talking during deployments. Her story beings here.

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ORLANDO | Matthew William’s dad, David, is a U.S. Navy Commander deployed half–way around the world in the African nation of Djibouti, but it doesn’t keep the father and son from having “breakfast together” thanks to today’s technology. Jennifer Powers reports from Orlando on how technology is keeping families talking during deployments. Her story begins here.

Bishop Wenski on the March

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WASHINGTON | Bishop Thomas Wenski, center, joins Boston’s Cardinal Seán O’Malley and Sister Elizabeth Worley, SSJ, of Orlando during the March for Life Jan. 22. For more coverage of the March for Life, read Ana Rodriguez–Soto’s On The March blog HERE.

Mission trips planned

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FERN PARK | Volunteers load supplies Jan. 19 for the quarterly shipment to La Cucarita, a town in the Orlando Diocese’s sister Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic. If you would like to help on one of the planned trips, check out the trip schedule.

Technology keeps family talking during deployment

From half–way around the world Navy Cmdr. David Williams is able to help his son with schoolwork and “attend” a parent-teacher conference.

Lenten practices encompass self–denial and service

Many are finding spiritual growth through the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and giving of self in service to others.

Herla Barthelemy: God’s seamstress

The Annunciation parishioner receives the annual Good Citizenship Award from the City of Longwood..

Schedule of mission trips

Do you have an interest in helping others and do you have a missionary spirit? Check out these opportunities posted by the Diocese of Orlando Mission Office.

News Briefs

Bishop blesses refurbished St.Andrew Church; Students at St. Teresa School in Titusville decorate bowls for to raise funds for the hungry; and a Marriage SPA and wedding workshop are offered.