WASHINGTON | Catholic bishops are calling for prayer after two Israeli Embassy staff were slain late May 21 outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington. Read moreBishops call for prayer after deadly attack outside DC's Capital Jewish Museum 6s4e5f
Russia has rejected the Vatican's offer to host talks for ending the war in Ukraine, despite international for the idea. Read moreRussia rejects Vatican offer to host peace talks on Ukraine
In their first week of pilgrimage, eight young adults witnessed a bishop blessing his diocese with the Blessed Sacrament via helicopter, visit… Read moreWith blessings by land, air and water, 2025 Eucharistic pilgrimage gets underway
WARSAW, Poland | In one of the first beatifications under Pope Leo XIV, the church in Poland is preparing to celebrate the beatification of Fa… Read moreStory behind beatification of Poland's Father Stanislaw Streich is one of quiet courage
WASHINGTON | Catholic immigration advocates said they were "disturbed" by a Supreme Court order allowing the Trump istration to end legal… Read moreHigh court's decision to allow 350,000 Venezuelans to lose TPS disturbs Catholic advocates
OVIEDO | On May 17, University of Central Florida Catholic Campus Ministry alumni gathered for their second retreat to reconnect and refuel th… Read moreRetreat refuels UCF Catholic alum
PALM BEACH GARDENS | At his inaugural Mass in 1978, Pope John Paul II laid out what would become the central message of his long and fruitful … Read moreLocal Catholic woman entering the Salesian order
Fort Myers | Bishop Verot Catholic High School in Fort Myers and St. John Neumann Catholic High School in Naples held their commencement exerc… Read moreGraduations held at two Diocesan Catholic high schools
MIAMI | Archbishop Thomas Wenski ordained two men to the archdiocesan priesthood May 10, 2025, at St. Mary Cathedral. The ceremony was livestr… Read more2 men ordained priests for Miami Archdiocese
Fort Myers | Bishop Verot Catholic High School in Fort Myers and St. John Neumann Catholic High School in Naples held their commencement exerc… Read moreGraduations held at two Diocesan Catholic high schools
Venice | Bishop Frank J. Dewane, ed by Board of the Catholic Community Foundation of Southwest Florida Inc., honoring 22 scholarsh… Read moreCCF presents 21 scholarships
Fort Myers | Girls and boys from throughout the Diocese of Venice participated in Mass on May 18, 2025, at St. John XXIII Parish in Fort Myers… Read moreCatholic Scouting Awards presented
VATICAN CITY | The day after his inauguration Mass, Pope Leo XIV had a closed-door meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the Vatican.Th… Read morePope Leo meets with US Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio
This is the full text in English of the homily given by Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter's Square during the Mass of Inauguration of the Petrine Mini… Read moreHomily of Pope Leo XIV during the Mass of Inauguration of the Petrine Ministry
VATICAN CITY | Launching his papacy with a call for reconciliation and communion, Pope Leo XIV formally began his ministry as the successor of… Read morePope Leo begins papacy calling for 'united church' in a wounded world
This week's Sunday Word: As we anticipate the Feast of Pentecost coming up next month, the readings we are given to hear today give us evidence and assurance of the Spirit’s presence in the early Church. Read more‘Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid’
When there were too many big headlines in the old days, news that otherwise would have garnered our attention often got pushed below the fold, or onto page two.As we have observed the death of Pope Francis, the conclave and the early days of Pope Leo XIV's pontificate, the centenary of St. T… Read moreThérèse of Lisieux: 100 Years of Light
Q: Some of my non-Catholic friends say that most of the Gospel is made up, as the earliest records show Jesus survived the crucifixion, married Mary Magdalene and moved away, leaving his disciples to carry on their new religious movement. They say the church was well aware of all of this, bu… Read moreAre the Gospels made up, nonhistorical s?
As a youth minister, what is the one thing you hope your teens think of when they look at the crucifix? What is it about the cross of Christ that you hope they see, feel, or realize? Read moreLeading Your Teens Closer to the Cross
Imagine for a minute that you are on a mountain with Jesus. You’re both having a great time, our Lord is telling hilarious jokes, and you feel like you’re on top of the world. The view is magnificent… but then you fall. For some reason, you were walking too close to the edge, and now you’re … Read moreJesus Dropped His Cross Too
JUPITER | Sixteen educators in Catholic schools gathered in April for two days of training in how to establish and sustain learning environments that embrace STREAM education, which stands for science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and math. Meeting in the media center of All Sai… Read moreSTREAM educators build collaborative foundation
MIAMI | When the Mexican border surged in 2023 with migrants from Haiti, Venezuela and Cuba, South Florida welcomed vulnerable newcomers into its communities and provided humanitarian and stabilization services. Read moreMiami-Dade is ‘hub for immigration innovation, integration’
ORLANDO | Bishop Moore and Morning Star Catholic Schools’ Unified Team won regional and state championships for the first time. Read moreMorning Star, Bishop Moore unite in championship spirit
VERO BEACH | The 19th annual Bernard and Betty Egan Memorial Golf Classic to benefit the Samaritan Center shelter for homeless families is set for Friday, May 30, at the Indian River Club, 800 Carolina Circle S.W. in Vero Beach. Check-in will begin at 11:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Read moreGolf tournament to benefit homeless families
LAKELAND | History was made March 1, 2025, when the Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Lady Cougar basketball team won its first Florida High School Athletic Association 3A championship in Lakeland. Read moreMooney girls win first state championship
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