Florida Catholic | Diocese of Orlando

November 21, 2008

‘The Festival of Faith was “a joy, a grace, a treasure …”’

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Eucharistic blessing

Bishop Thomas Wenski raises the Blessed Sacrament toward the faithful gathered at Lake Eola on the solemnity of Corpus Christi May 25.

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ORLANDO | Bishop Thomas Wenski raises the Blessed Sacrament toward the faithful gathered at Lake Eola on the solemnity of Corpus Christi May 25. See additional photos HERE.

Two men join brotherhood of priests

ORLANDO | St. James Cathedral brimmed with excitement and joy May 31 as family, friends and others gathered to witness the ordination of Deacon Mark Richard Wajda and Deacon Hector Antonio Vazquez Saad to the priesthood. Read the full story here.

Diocese of Orlando Celebrates 40 Years of Faith

Teresa Lantigua Peterson reviews the diocese’s first 40 years.

‘40 Days for Life’ in Lakeland makes a difference

A peaceful prayer vigil at an abortion clinic brings about changes of minds and hearts.

Lay ecclesial ministers receive commissions

Bishop Wenski commissions 24 members of the Diocese of Orlando Foundations for Lay Ministry class of 2008.

Meals on Wheels’ parish volunteers relish friendship

St. Matthew Parish volunteers provide a side of friendship with every meal they deliver.

‘Signs’ of Love

Deborah Stafford Shearer, director of the Diocese of Orlando’s Office of Advocacy and Justice, provides a compassionate reflection on the signs of our love as tools for change.