Florida Catholic | Diocese of Palm Beach

September 5, 2008

“The staff, the lily and the shamrock”

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JASON COLLINS | FC
April Marinaro began her journey of faith three decades ago in the Mormon Church in Utah, and now she embraces Catholicism. ¶ Marinaro is one of 525 people in many parishes throughout the Diocese of Palm Beach who at Easter Vigil Masses on Holy Saturday, March 22, will complete their final phase of fully joining the Catholic family. ¶ The story of April Marinaro's faith journey begins HERE.

«From Mormonism to Catholicism

April Marinaro, one of the diocese’s hundreds of soon-to-be Catholics, shares her story of conversion.

Holy Week is a time to sense God

Linda Reeves talks with Father Brian King about the liturgies of Holy Week and interviews parishioners about their impressions.

‘Loitering’ for God

Reading the Bible turned Vinnie Cacace into an evangelist.

Church contains art fit for a pope

The worship space at Holy Redeemer Parish has evolved over the past 16 years into a work of art, piece by piece.

Many Catholics ‘keep watch’ Holy Thursday

An ancient tradition inspired by Jesus’ request of the Apostles in the Garden of Gethsemane — “Remain here and keep watch with me” — is alive in Florida.

Mother Teresa’s lawyer reflects on her humanity

Blessed Mother Teresa’s close friend and attorney, Jim Towey, talks about the human side of the Catholic nun.

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