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ORLANDO | The Diocese of Orlando celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – Corpus Christi – in a profound and public way with Bishop Thomas Wenski leading a procession from the Cathedral of St. James in downtown Orlando to Lake Eola and concluding with solemn adoration and benediction at the bandshell in the park.
See the procession and celebration through the eyes of photographer Valeta Orlando in this special multimedia presentation set to the music of renowned singer and songwriter, Annie Karto.
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | Mary M. McKiernan, who devoted 48 years to Catholic education and 17 of them as principal of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School, was honored May 22 as she retired. The day began with Mass and ended with a special DVD presentation to commemorate her leadership.
McKiernan began her career at inner-city Catholic schools in and around New York City. In 1992, when she was ready for a change, she scanned the National Catholic Register and replied to St. Mary Magdalen’s advertisement seeking a principal.
From the minute she arrived at the airport in Orlando, McKiernan felt a warm welcome when a member of the parish search committee greeted her. She again felt welcomed when, on her first day as principal, a family she met at a photography session for the parish directory invited her to dinner. Throughout her tenure at the school, she felt the embrace of staff, faculty, parents and students. MORE...
