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 >
Date Posted: 09.09.2024 Sister María José, SCTJM Sister Maria Jose Socias, SCTJM, originally from Santurce, Puerto Rico, and raised in the Dominican Republic, is the eldest of two children. She entered the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary in 1990, shortly after meeting the community while completing medical school. She professed her vows in 1991. The Servants of the… Read More >
Date Posted: 08.27.2024 Lauren Zamora Lauren Zamora is a passionate registered nurse specializing in labor and delivery, where she's had the joy of helping bring thousands of babies into the world. With a deep love for women’s health, Lauren is also a Certified Marquette Method Professional, dedicated to teaching couples Natural Family Planning and the beauty of managing fertility as… Read More >
Date Posted: 08.12.2024 Ingrid Delgado Ingrid Delgado serves as associate director of government relations for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. She previously worked as associate director for social concerns and respect life for the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, as well as in youth outreach and refugee resettlement programs for Catholic Charities of Central Florida. Her volunteer experience… Read More >
Date Posted: 07.31.2024 Father Jorge Torres Father Jorge Torres a priest of the Diocese of Orlando, was appointed back in August of 2022 as the next Executive Director of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Secretariat for Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations (CCLV). Father Torres has served in the Secretariat for Evangelization and Catechesis as a Specialist of the Eucharistic… Read More >
Date Posted: 07.17.2024 Jim Towey Jim Towey was a trusted advisor and personal friend of Mother Teresa of Calcutta for 12 years and did the first reading at her Mass of Canonization in St. Peter’s Square. He has been pro bono legal counsel to the Missionaries of Charity for 38 years. He previously headed the White House Office of Faith-Based… Read More >
Date Posted: 07.17.2024 Steven A. Christie, M.D. Dr. Steven Christie specializes in oncologic radiology and body imaging. He received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and his M.D. from the University of Miami. He is also an attorney, member of the Florida Bar and a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law. Dr. Christie is the author of the… Read More >
Date Posted: 11.17.2023 Catholic Days at the Capitol Each year during the legislative session, Catholics from across the state gather in Florida's capital city to put their faith and civic responsibility into action. Registration is required (deadline is January 20, 2024). 2024 Catholic Days activities include: A legislative briefing on policy issues affecting human life and dignity; Meetings with lawmakers; An awards breakfast… Read More >
Date Posted: 07.20.2023 Florida Culture of Life Conference The annual Florida Culture of Life Conference, formerly known as the State Respect Life Conference, keeps with the Church's teaching that all human life has dignity and is to be protected. The conference will cover the Church’s response to societal injustices such as the death penalty, abortion, human trafficking, and mental health. The location of… Read More >
