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Two Parishes Honored as 'Witnesses to Hope’ The highest honor presented during the annual Light of Faith program is the Witness to Hope award, which recognizes a parish that has excelled in the area of communications and evangelization over the past year.
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Communicators, Students Honored at Light of Faith Awards With the simple gesture of lighting a votive candle, Catholic communicators and students from across the Diocese of Orlando demonstrated how they were bringing the Light of Christ into the world at a prayer service and awards ceremony held at St. James Cathedral April 23 as part of the third annual Light of Faith event.
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Leaders Receive Training on Communication Topics The Vatican sets aside one day each year to focus on the communications ministry of the Church, which is known as World Communications Day.
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Marian Congress 2011

Bishops of Florida Strongly Support Amendment 8
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Urge 'yes' vote on November 2012 ballot

Bishops of Florida Strongly Support Amendment 8 for Religious Freedom and Non-Discrimination

Protects Religious Freedom
Amendment 8 preserves time-honored partnerships between government and social service organizations.

Preserves Social Services
Amendment 8 ensures continued delivery of social services by faith-based organizations, lowering government costs for taxpayers.

Ends Religious Discrimination
Amendment 8 eliminates discrimination against churches and religious institutions that provide social services.

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For more information on Amendment 8 see: www.sayyeson8.com
 
Bishops of Florida Strongly Support Amendment 6
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Urge 'yes' vote on November 2012 ballot

Bishops of Florida Strongly Support Amendment 6 to Protect Taxpayers and Support Parental Rights

Prohibits Public Funds for Abortion
Amendment 6 prohibits the use of public funds for abortions or health care coverage that would include abortions.

Strengthens Parental Rights
Amendment 6 would strengthen parental rights by allowing future legislation to require parental consent for children seeking an abortion.

Aligns Abortion Funding Laws
Amendment 6 puts in place the same limits for Florida as current Federal law regarding the use of public funds for abortion.

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For more information on Amendment 6 see: www.sayyeson6.com
 
A Mother’s Love Shows Us the Way
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Charles W Bartlett - Hawaiian Mother and Child

Mother. It’s such a powerful word, a powerful image, a powerful reality.
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USCCB Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb – Ready for Mother’s Day
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Following Vatican approval announced by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on the Feast of the Annunciation, the “Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb” is now ready for use in the dioceses of the United States.
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Parish News

Community outreach ministry is 'in fashion'

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Using nearly $1 million raised in Alive in Christ funds, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Winter Haven, expanded its community outreach ministry two years ago by leasing a former Publix store for the Regenerations resale shop. The parish's youth ministry recently hosted a fashion show event for teens to purchase donated prom dresses for $10, with all of the proceeds going back into the Alive in Christ Campaign.

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Utilizing powerful technology, we strive to connect People of Faith. Through relevant, inspiring and prayerful programming we educate, teaching the Wisdom of God in the Catholic Tradition, endeavoring to move people of all ages, cultures and attitudes toward the Fullness of Life.

 

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Youth and Young Adults

World Youth Day 2013

This Diocesan World Youth Day Pilgrimage is open to all young adults ages 18–39 and their parish group leaders.  Click here for more information.

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