Florida Catholic | Diocese of Orlando

November 21, 2008

‘After 40 years, “the Holy Spirit continues to breathe life” into Orlando Diocese’

MELANIE L. DODSON | FC
ORLANDO | As part of the opening ceremonies for the Festival of Faith, children presented fresh roses to the Blessed Virgin. The opening service at the Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe focused in part on the crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Follow the festivities with Melanie L. Dodson’s Web Log throughout the Festival of Faith HERE.

Nineteen girls take part in a “Challenge” Catholic youth retreat recently. Read the story, HERE.

Perhaps Corpus Christi is one of the most important days in the Catholic Church. Read the full story here.

Parish and Catholic Charities provide assistance and shelter for evacuees.

Despite impending material losses from wildfires, people sheltered and serving at Our Lady of Grace Parish are thankful and imbued with faith.

Pastoral leaders and members from six national Catholic organizations meet to look at today’s pastoral leadership and discuss the needs of tomorrow.

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