Date Posted: 03.04.2025 Catholic Charities meets affordable housing needs PORT ORANGE | Georgette Dell’Orfano moved into Epiphany Manor 17 years ago right after a tree crashed into her mobile home. “It was a real blessing,” she recalled. The timing could not have been more perfect. Today she is still glad she discovered affordable housing in the area and she’s looking forward to new management under… Read More >
Date Posted: 01.16.2025 Program helps form priests to serve the poor ORLANDO | Austin Adams and Josué Reyes Díaz arrived at Catholic Charities of Central Florida early on one cold morning. The line for food was already forming. Both men are seminarians for the Diocese of Orlando. Adams is a parishioner from Corpus Christi in Celebration, and before entering seminary, Adams was an accountant. There he found little… Read More >
Date Posted: 12.18.2024 Family has a home for Christmas ORLANDO | Walande Casseus traveled to central Florida from Haiti two years ago seeking a safe haven, a new life and better opportunities. Though the challenges have been many, with the help of Catholic Charities of Central Florida, her hopes are still alive. Casseus sought Catholic Charities’ help when she was pregnant with her daughter… Read More >
Date Posted: 11.07.2024 Catholic Charities food pantry recognized for excellence ORLANDO | When Second Harvest Food Bank recognized Juan Vega as Person of the Year, Oct. 29, 2024, he felt overwhelmed. He recalled accepting a job at Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s food pantry six years ago and thought about how much has changed since then. He call is the transformation “God’s work.” After searching… Read More >
Date Posted: 10.24.2024 Catholic Charities steps in to help family after fire ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | Uriah Frisby heard a loud bang and people screaming outside. It was 1 a.m. He opened his front door to find the next-door apartment in flames and spreading fast. His neighbors were screaming the name of a young boy trapped within. “I ran inside, quickly got dressed, woke up my daughter and… Read More >
Date Posted: 10.03.2024 Soup that feeds the soul ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | Bishop John Noonan joined diocesan priests and elected officials to serve soups donated by 12 area restaurants to patrons supporting Pathways to Care, an assisted living facility that provides medical respite to people experiencing homelessness. Sixteen Pathways residents designed bowls for auction, each containing symbols relating to their personal journeys. Father John… Read More >
Date Posted: 10.02.2024 Protect Life Sunday Click here to view Governor Ron DeSantis’ Proclamation on Protect Life Sunday. Click here to learn more information on Amendment 4. Read More >
Date Posted: 09.25.2024 Hurricane Milton Help Food and water will be distributed on Saturday, October 12th beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending no later than 1:00 p.m. Catholic Charities will provide food and water for those in need at the following locations: October 12, 2024Divine Mercy Catholic Church1940 N. Courtenay Pkway,Merritt Island, FL 329539:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (or until supplies… Read More >
Date Posted: 09.12.2024 Father Derek Saldanha Father Derek Saldanha was born and raised in India and immigrated to the United States in 2009. While in India, Fr. Derek studied in Catholic elementary and high schools, obtained an undergraduate degree in business from the University of Pune, India and worked in the Information Technology services field. From a very young age, Father Derek has… Read More >
Date Posted: 09.12.2024 Veronica Salgado Veronica Salgado is a Catholic educator, writer, singer, and speaker from Miami, FL. In her 10 years of Ministry, she has reached thousands at Retreats, Youth Conferences, and through Digital Platforms. Veronica earned an M.A. in Theology & Ministry from Franciscan University. She taught High School Theology for 5 years and has been a College Adjunct… Read More >
