Date Posted: 05.24.2024 Farmworkers face tragedy, find support After bus crash Catholic Charities offers counseling, necessities as farmworkers recover from injuries ORLANDO | The eating area of the Days Inn in Gainesville was filled with men, beleaguered by the past days’ events and still stunned by the bus accident that took the lives of eight of their own, just four days earlier. These… Read More >
Date Posted: 05.10.2024 Diocese addresses mental health through conference ORLANDO | In response to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops National Campaign for Mental Health, the Diocese of Orlando is hosting a full-day conference on the subject. Coordinators hope the Catholic Mental Health Gathering will provide an opportunity for self reflection, education about mental health, and offer encouragement to provide avenues in which to… Read More >
Date Posted: 05.09.2024 Blessings x2 Twins = mother’s and family’s unexpected blessings ORLANDO | Desperately eager to learn if she was pregnant or not, 22-year-old Ediana Valdez didn’t wait to get home to take her pregnancy test. Instead, she ran to the store bathroom. It was positive. She burst into tears, not knowing how she could possibly keep the child… Read More >
Date Posted: 04.18.2024 Volunteers recognized at new awards banquet APOPKA | Almost 80 Catholic Charities of Central Florida volunteers from different parts of the Diocese of Orlando were recognized April 13, 2024, for their dedication and hard work toward helping those in need. The volunteers served in various ministries such as Agape Mission Markets, Clinics, Family Stability, Comprehensive Refugee Services program, and Immigration and… Read More >
Date Posted: 04.11.2024 Paying it forward: Young man shares his gifts to help refugees ORLANDO | Dhanush is 15 years old. As a young boy in India, he discovered a gift for technology. Seeing those less privileged around him, he wanted to share it by teaching computer skills to the less fortunate. He found that opportunity by serving refugees through Catholic Charities of Central Florida. In March, Dhanush taught… Read More >
Date Posted: 04.04.2024 AmeriCorps volunteer renews stay at Catholic Charities ORLANDO | Joseph Fayed is passionate about his work with Catholic Charities of Central Florida Refugee Services. As part of the AmeriCorps VISTA program, Fayed joined Catholic Charities in January 2023, assisting in volunteer recruitment and youth mentoring of refugees. He liked it so much, he signed up for another year. “I’m really passionate about… Read More >
Date Posted: 03.15.2024 Blessing for seniors in need ST. CLOUD | On March 7, Juan Vega, Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s director of food ministries, joined his team in delivering more than 40 boxes each filled with 30 pounds of food to St. Anthony Garden Courts residents in St. Cloud. Residents of the 55-plus community received milk, cereal, fruits, lentils, pasta and more.… Read More >
Date Posted: 02.19.2024 ‘From silence to sound in seconds’ WILDWOOD | Gloria Zappone is familiar with Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s Lazarus Medical Clinic. It was during a wellness visit she mentioned her hearing loss and learned about the audiology clinic. Partially deaf and with only one hearing aid in poor condition, she could only communicate with her son via written word. Zappone’s hope… Read More >
Date Posted: 02.01.2024 Discernment through immersion Seminarians discover first-hand elements of poverty as they serve Catholic Charities. ORLANDO | The first day seminarians Anthony Cabrera and Marc D’Angelo rode the bus to Catholic Charities of Central Florida in Orlando from Holy Redeemer Parish in Kissimmee, it took four hours. It was hit and miss until they figured out the bus and train schedules. Their experience… 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 >
