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Welcome to Catholic Charities of Central Florida

A Ministry of the Diocese of Orlando

Embracing those in need with hope, transforming their lives through faith, compassion, and service.

Ministries

Housing Services
Our Housing services exists to create strong, sustainable and quality affordable communities in the Diocese of Orlando. Learn More
Housing
Agape Mission Markets
The Agape Mission Markets provide food assistance, to meet families’ nutritional needs in order to prevent food insecurity. Learn More
Food Distribution
Culture of Life
The Culture of Life Office provides opportunities to protect and defend the sacredness and dignity of human life. Learn More
Human Dignity
By the Numbers
54279
pounds of food
distributed by volunteers July 2023 through June 2024.
Our Catholic Faith
Our Catholic identity is integral to who we are as an organization. Learn more about the Roman Catholic Church.
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Becoming Catholic
Explore the possibility of becoming Catholic. Find your local parish to inquire about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
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Mission & Faith
We are guided by the Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Learn more about our mission and faith.
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“I prayed hard for the Lord’s help and always believed there is power in prayer. Then this miracle happened (of finding St. Luke’s),” Gavino said. “God works in miraculous ways.” Linda Gavino planned to move to the United States from the Philippines to be with her daughter, but in October 2023 doctors discovered colon cancer. While exploring treatments, she also noticed something unusual about one of her breasts. However, surgical fears and worries about moving kept her from asking questions. Early in 2024, Gavino could not ignore the changes in her breast. She did not have insurance and was not…
-Linda

Our News

Date Posted: 05.22.2025
ORLANDO | Catholic Charities of Central Florida Free Medical and Dental Clinics received the Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program for the second consecutive year. “This rating, from the National Association...
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Date Posted: 05.13.2025
CASSELBERRY  |  When Maria Torres-Luengas, director of community health for AdventHealth Central Florida, invited William Bernardo to apply for a grant, one thing topped his wish list: a commercial van. Bernardo has been the director of Pathways to Care for almost...
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