August 11, 2023
ORLANDO | It was a hectic morning at the Gulde house. Mary, her husband, Anthony, and their five children made final additions to suitcases, anxious about the trip to Portugal and the days ahead. On the agenda — a visit to Fatima and then six days in Lisbon for World Youth Day Aug. 1-6. … Continue reading “WYD deepens faith of pilgrims”
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Jesus assures us during any storm we experience, whether physical or spiritual or within our heart, “Do not be afraid!” But catastrophes or death are the extraordinary moments. It is within the ordinary, within our daily living — rising to meet the needs of each other every second of … Continue reading “Bishop’s Letter: We are sent forth to do good works”
DEBARY | There is plenty to celebrate at St. Ann Parish in Debary for its 30th anniversary — new paint, new portico and a new pastor. Bishop John Noonan installed Father Andrzej Jurkiewicz as pastor Aug. 6, 2023. Father Jurkiewicz spent the last year leading his flock in the “Renew, Restore, Rebuild” campaign to build … Continue reading “Parish receives 2 blessings — of portico and pastor”
ORLANDO | Diocese of Orlando Office of Schools welcomes six new principals for the 2023-2024 school year. Some are new to the diocese while others are veterans serving for several years. Yesenia “Jesse” De Leon Holy Name of Jesus, Indialantic De Leon earned an education specialist degree in educational leadership from the American College of … Continue reading “Diocese welcomes new principals”