Florida Catholic | Diocese of Orlando

January 6, 2009

"A right and beautiful choice can be influenced by just one."

Bishop Thomas Wenski celebrates Mass during the recent retreat for priests of the Diocese of Orlando.

Franciscan Father Blase Romano, parochial vicar of St. Patrick Parish in Mount Dora, pets one of the horses he blessed Oct. 6 at the annual blessing of the animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.

MOUNT DORA | Franciscan Father Blase Romano, parochial vicar of St. Patrick Parish in Mount Dora, pets one of the horses he blessed Oct. 6 at the annual blessing of the animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. This year, Father Romano blessed three horses, a goat, a reptile, a small bird, and numerous cats and dogs of all shapes and sizes.
CAROL FERRAZZANO | FC

Scholar shares thirst for knowledge at retreat

Msgr. Lorenzo Albacete leads retreat for priests.

Returning Catholics to the fold is a high priority

Parishes, individuals and even the internet are beckoning lapsed Catholics.

Diocese policy helps the divorced

Diocesan Family Life Office provides assistance.

"Homemade" parish celebrates first year

Clermont's St. Faustina Parish celebrates.

Insuring children’s basic health care needs

Now that the president has vetoed SCHIP, who will help?

Charismatic's schedule conference.

Diocese sets Oct. 26 - 28 date.

Diocese of Orlando New Media Center

Valuable resource is now on the mezzanine of the Chancery.

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