ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (CNS) — Bishop Gregory L. Parkes of St. Petersburg continues to recover... Read more
ORLANDO | When the U.S. Supreme Court offered its 5 to 4 ruling on the Dobbs v. Jackson case June 24, 2022, Catholic Church leaders welcomed how the decision recognized that human life begins at conception. Read more
A few vivid memories of the 2021 Surfside building collapse remain etched in the memory of a priest who is chaplain to the Miami-Dade Police Department. Read more
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ORLANDO | Despite facing life-changing surgery June 9, 2022, Bishop Gregory L. Parkes of St. Petersburg said he is grateful for the “prayers, support, and patience” of the faithful during this time. Read more
SURFSIDE | A few, very vivid memories of the 2021 Surfside building collapse remain etched in the memory of a priest chaplain to the Miami-Dade Police Department. Read more
PALM BEACH | Pope Francis once said, “The world tells us to seek success, power and money; God tells us to seek humility, service and love.” Read more
PALM BEACH GARDENS | Whether doing everyday chores of washing dishes and laundry, or ministerial task such as addressing confirmation students and anointing the sick, not a moment of Sister Jadwiga Drapala’s day goes wasted. Read more
ORLANDO | During the canonization of 10 men and women earlier this month, Pope Francis said the lives of the saints prove that holiness is not an unreachable goal accomplished by a select few but comes from acknowledging and sharing God’s love. Read more
ORLANDO | If there is one thing Archbishop Christophe Pierre has perfected in his vocation as apostolic nuncio, it is surprising priests with his phone calls. Read more
WASHINGTON | Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Felipe J. Estévez of St. Augustine, Florida, and named as his successor Father Erik T. Pohlmeier, a pastor in the Diocese of Little Rock, Arkansas, and director of the diocesan Office of Faith Formation and Office of Deacon Formation. Read more
ORLANDO | There are many positives that arise during the annual Long Sleeve Relief Campaign, even during years when the faithful is recovering from the effects of a worldwide pandemic. Read more
PALM BEACH GARDENS | During a prayer service at St. Helen Parish in Vero Beach, parishioners listened to Father Daniel Daza-Jaller offer spiritual inspiration and prayers in their native Spanish. At the end of his sermon, he entered a confessional booth to offer the sacrament of reconciliation. Read more
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ORLANDO | More than 700 theaters across the United States will offer a single-day airing of a “simple” film that reveals the awesome power of the Eucharist. Read more
ORLANDO | As an army veteran, Pete O’Halloran developed “a feeling of true patriotism.” But he also had altruistic goals but didn’t know how to foster them. Read more
ORLANDO | Adam Brakel is the director of music at the Diocese of Orlando and a walking database of musical information. Read more
