Florida Catholic | Diocese of Orlando

May 9, 2008

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

Read Bishop Wenski's Column Here

Click here for the Diocese of Orlando's Festival of Faith Web Site.

Click here for complete, in-depth coverage of Pope Benedict XVI's Apostolic Journey to the United States.

Festival of Faith and flowers for Mary

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.

Retreat challenges girls to find time daily for God

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

Media Center spring picks

The staff of the diocesan Media Resource Center recommends the following DVD selections on various topics of interest to Catholics. See the list of recommendations HERE.

Click here for Melanie L. Dodson's Web Log from the Festival of Faith

Dreaming of a new home

Are you called to serve others through mission work? Find out at the Festival of Faith May 8-10.

National Ministry Summit issues pertinent to diocese

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

Slideshow: Orlando Diocesan Council of Catholic Women

Corpus Christi procession a display of faith, diversity

Perhaps Corpus Christi is one of the most important days in the Catholic Church.

Lay ecclesial ministers answer call

A look at the diocese’s Foundations for Lay Ministry program.

News Briefs

Faithful Catholics, faithful citizens — “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” workshop set for May 14.;
World Communications Day, May 15.