Date Posted: 11.06.2025 Catholic Charities helps couple ORLANDO | Adrian and Mary Ann Zaccardi are not used to asking for help. After an unfortunate series of events, the elderly couple turned to Catholic Charities of Central Florida and the team came to their rescue. It started in September when their car needed some unexpected repairs. Then it broke down again, leaving them… Read More >
Date Posted: 11.06.2025 Donations provide beds for recovering homeless CASSELBERRY | The care and compassion of parishioners from Nativity Parish in Longwood facilitated the purchase of 34 hospital beds for Pathways to Care, a non-profit assisted living facility for homeless persons recovering after illness or surgery. Members of the Advocacy and Social Action Ministry and Nativity parishioners raised funds for Pathways because of the… Read More >
Date Posted: 11.06.2025 Catholic Charities works to fill SNAP gap ORLANDO | The lines at Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s eight pantry locations is growing. As the government shutdown continues and the added strain of frozen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds affect families, more families are reaching out to the agency to fill the gap. Deacon Gary Tester, president of Catholic Charities, recently asked… Read More >
Date Posted: 11.03.2025 Hurricane Melissa Relief Historic storm causes devastation on islands in the Caribbean nations and is leaving a trail of destruction. Are you interested in helping support our brothers and sisters in Christ? Donate Here Read More >
Date Posted: 10.22.2025 Compassion fuels volunteers who serve callers ORLANDO | The St. Gabriel Call Center at Catholic Charities of Central Florida receives approximately 150 calls for assistance per day for family stability program support. There is not enough time to answer all of them, but two volunteers try and accompany clients as best as possible, with love, compassion, patience, and prayer. Three days… Read More >
Date Posted: 10.22.2025 Parish establishes spiritually ecological habitat WINTER HAVEN | What started as the desire for a peaceful place for parishioners to pray at St. Matthew Parish, Winter Haven, is now a certified St. Kateri Habitat, bearing fruit, vegetables, and flourishing with native plants, butterflies, bees, and birds. Two years ago, parish business operations manager Susan Simonson and groundskeeper Bill Ball had… Read More >
Date Posted: 09.16.2025 St. Joseph Garden Courts Waiting List Open Our Housing Ministry strives to provide strong, sustainable, and stable affordable housing. Information Senior Housing - 62 and Older 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom Affordable Subsidized (Pay rent according to your income) Convenient Location - Waterford Lakes (Close to shopping, dining, etc.) Service Coordinator and Activities Professional Management Applications will only be accepted during the… Read More >
Date Posted: 09.15.2025 March for Life The Diocese of St. Petersburg invites all to participate in the 2026 March for Life, taking place on Saturday, January 17, 2026. If you plan to attend, please click here to RSVP so organizers can choose a host location that can accommodate the number of attendees. Your response will help ensure a meaningful and well-prepared gathering in support of the dignity… Read More >
Date Posted: 08.26.2025 Soup Bowl Supper Funds support Pathways to Care Helping Central Florida’s vulnerable homeless population of men and women, many of whom are veterans, in need of a safe place to heal from serious illness or injury. Guests will enjoy a variety of soups donated by more than 10 local restaurants. Soups are served by VIP guests—such as Bishop John… Read More >
Date Posted: 06.18.2025 Immersion project offers hands-on look at serving the needy ORLANDO | Every summer seminarians for the Diocese of Orlando receive different assignments based on their stage of formation. Over the next several weeks, Florida Catholic will follow different seminarians as they share their varied experiences. First stop — Catholic Charities of Central Florida. Three seminarians arrived to serve in various ministries June 1, 2025.… Read More >
