Gallery Eight | August

National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe is dedicated

Original Publication Date: 08.27.93

Altar servers and clergy file out of the 85–foot nave of National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe. Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey served as principal celebrant at the dedication Mass of the shrine, that gathered bishops and clergy from across Florida along with cardinals from Washington, D.C., and the Vatican.

ORLANDO | Altar servers and clergy file out of the 85–foot nave of National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe. Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey served as principal celebrant at the dedication Mass of the shrine, that gathered bishops and clergy from across Florida along with cardinals from Washington, D.C., and the Vatican.

Editor’s Note: Pope Benedict XVI elevated the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando to the status of minor basilica and on Aug. 22, the feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 2,000 people overwhelmed with the significance of the occasion gathered to at the basilica to celebrate.
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Posted: 08.31.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

Fresh from Ireland to Rockledge for a new school year

Original Publication Date: 09.18.59

>St. Mary School, Rockledge, has opened the current scholastic year under the administration and teaching of Sisters of Mercy from Limerick, Ireland, including Sister M. Benedict, left, Sister M. Francesco, Sister M. Columba, Sister M. Domitilla and Sister M. Ephrem.

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ROCKLEDGE | St. Mary School, Rockledge, has opened the current scholastic year under the administration and teaching of Sisters of Mercy from Limerick, Ireland, including Sister M. Benedict, left, Sister M. Francesco, Sister M. Columba, Sister M. Domitilla and Sister M. Ephrem.

Posted: 08.28.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

Young hands make light work

Original Publication Date: 07.16.93

>John Fox, 9, assists Mildred Utzler, right, and Mary Russo, left, in making a collage. The youth was volunteering at St. Mary Magdalen Adult Day Care Center in Altamonte Springs.

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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | John Fox, 9, assists Mildred Utzler, right, and Mary Russo, left, in making a collage. The youth was volunteering at St. Mary Magdalen Adult Day Care Center in Altamonte Springs.

Posted: 08.27.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

Simply fascinating!

Original Publication Date: 10.20.95

Deanna Falconetti, 3, middle, looks curiously at a water tunnel her teacher Mary Vanik is holding. Her classmate Pablo Vannucci stands behind the funnel and Mandi Holland, right, lies next to Deanna. The three students attend St. Patrick Preschool in Sarasota.

SARASOTA | Deanna Falconetti, 3, middle, looks curiously at a water tunnel her teacher Mary Vanik is holding. Her classmate Pablo Vannucci stands behind the funnel and Mandi Holland, right, lies next to Deanna. The three students attend St. Patrick Preschool in Sarasota.
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Posted: 08.26.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

Two-county catechism classes

Original Publication Date: 09.21.56

>Catechestical instruction for the children in Lake and Sumter counties is provided by classes conducted in Eustis at St. Mary’s parish hall. The teachers are Sisters of Our Lady of Christian Doctrine from Nyack, N.Y. Sister Mary Regis uses pictures to make a point more interesting and aid understanding.

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EUSTIS | Catechetical instruction for the children in Lake and Sumter counties is provided by classes conducted in Eustis at St. Mary’s parish hall. The teachers are Sisters of Our Lady of Christian Doctrine from Nyack, N.Y. Sister Mary Regis uses pictures to make a point more interesting and aid understanding.

Posted: 08.25.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

Ocala’s St. Jude Parish: In the beginning

Original Publication Date: 08.21.92

Parishioners of St. Jude Parish in Ocala and Father Robert Webster, Orlando Diocese director of liturgy, center, observe as Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey, CP, left, turns over the first shovel of dirt for the construction of the new parish center.

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OCALA | Parishioners of St. Jude Parish in Ocala and Father Robert Webster, Orlando Diocese director of liturgy, center, observe as Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey, CP, left, turns over the first shovel of dirt for the construction of the new parish center.

Posted: 08.24.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

Orlando Diocese’s youth gather at San Pedro Center

Original Publication Date: 09.26.86

Teens bow their heads in reflection during an Orlando diocesan youth meeting Sept. 21 at San Pedro Center in Winter Park. The 350 teens gathered to laugh, play, pray and talk. Some 22 parish youth groups from around the Orlando Diocese gathered for the event.

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WINTER PARK | Teens bow their heads in reflection during an Orlando diocesan youth meeting Sept. 21 at San Pedro Center in Winter Park. The 350 teens gathered to laugh, play, pray and talk. Some 22 parish youth groups from around the Orlando Diocese gathered for the event.

Posted: 08.21.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

Youths fine–tune their Christian leadership skills

Original Publication Date: 09.26.86

Junior Girl Scouts Colleen Condon, left, and Kristen Motzel, right, hold a jar of terrariums they plan to plant. Their troop is sponsed by St. Brendan Parish and School in Ormond Beach. Pictured with the girls is Mrs. Gilbert Condon, center. The girls planned to plant the terraniums during Girl Scout Week, celebrated March 9–16.

ORLANDO | A counselor works with a youth during a Christian Leadership Institute workshop. About 60 teens from 13 parishes in the Orlando Diocese and two parishes of the St. Petersburg Diocese participated in the event.
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Posted: 08.20.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

Pastor urges men to make a summer retreat

Original Publication Date: 07.12.63

Father Laurence Higgins has spearheaded efforts to encourage more members of the laity to make three–day retreats. Stations of the Cross at St. Leo Abbey grounds are made by wave after wave of men who attend retreats in June and July.

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ST. LEO | Father Laurence Higgins has spearheaded efforts to encourage more members of the laity to make three–day retreats. Stations of the Cross at St. Leo Abbey grounds are made by wave after wave of men who attend retreats in June and July.

Posted: 08.19.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

In-service day addresses need to challenge gifted children

Original Publication Date: 11.15.68

Challenging the gifted child was the theme of the in–service day at Sacred Heart School, Pensacola. Teachers from St. Joseph, St. Anthony, St. Paul and Sacred Heart schools heard speakers, from left: Sister Maureen, S.C., Sister John Michelle, O.S.F., Miss Babette Flemming, Sister Regina Pacis and Sister Albert Thomas, O.P.

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PENSACOLA | Challenging the gifted child was the theme of the in–service day at Sacred Heart School, Pensacola. Teachers from St. Joseph, St. Anthony, St. Paul and Sacred Heart schools heard speakers, from left: Sister Maureen, S.C., Sister John Michelle, O.S.F., Miss Babette Flemming, Sister Regina Pacis and Sister Albert Thomas, O.P.

Posted: 08.18.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

Walking for life

Original Publication Date: 06.06.02

Jackie Trosclair, J.D. Flynn, Father Norman Weslin, OS, Jeff Asmussen and Michelle Perry walk along the beach in Boca Raton spreading their message of life. The group of volunteers took part in a cross-country walk from Tampa to Toronto.

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BOCA RATON | Jackie Trosclair, J.D. Flynn, Father Norman Weslin, OS, Jeff Asmussen and Michelle Perry walk along the beach in Boca Raton spreading their message of life. The group of volunteers took part in a cross–country walk from Tampa to Toronto.

Posted: 08.17.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

Dollar chain frees retiree for trip to Germany

Original Publication Date: 06.04.93

Before she retired as principal of St. John Vianney School in Orlando, Sister Trinita Balbach, OSF, was in awe at receiving a chain of dollar bills from parishioners to help fund a trip to Germany.

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ORLANDO | Before she retired as principal of St. John Vianney School in Orlando, Sister Trinita Balbach, OSF, was in awe at receiving a chain of dollar bills from parishioners to help fund a trip to Germany.

Posted: 08.14.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

One-half dozen deacons for Orlando

Original Publication Date: 05.25.84

New transitional deacons celebrate after their ordination May 20 at Annunciation Parish in Altamonte Springs. Bishop Thomas Grady of Orlando ordained, from left to right, Deacons Jim Ingram, Charles Bard, Michael Mueller, Jay Fradet, Lawrence MacZachen and Richard Trout.

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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | New transitional deacons celebrate after their ordination May 20 at Annunciation Parish in Altamonte Springs. Bishop Thomas Grady of Orlando ordained, from left to right, Deacons Jim Ingram, Charles Bard, Michael Mueller, Jay Fradet, Lawrence MacZachen and Richard Trout.

Posted: 08.13.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

Viet Nam to Orlando is a six–year journey

Original Publication Date: 06.05.81

Six–years of waiting is over for Hai Duong as he is reunited with his family at the Orlando International Airport upon his arrival from Viet Nam. Richard Logue, of Catholic Social Services, worked with the family for six years to make the moment possible.

ORLANDO | Six–years of waiting is over for Hai Duong as he is reunited with his family at the Orlando International Airport upon his arrival from Viet Nam. Richard Logue, of Catholic Social Services, worked with the family for six years to make the moment possible.
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Posted: 08.12.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

Consecrated Virgin is the first for Archdiocese of Miami

Original Publication Date: 06.24.03

After her consecration ceremony at St. Mary Cathedral in Miami, Kathleen Danes hugs a friend. Danes became the Miami Archdiocese’s first consecrated virgin, a rite that dates back to the early church.

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MIAMI | After her consecration ceremony at St. Mary Cathedral in Miami, Kathleen Danes hugs a friend. Danes became the Miami Archdiocese’s first consecrated virgin, a rite that dates back to the early church.

Posted: 08.11.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

Blessed Sacrament School expanding

Original Publication Date: 02.17.56

Father Raymond M. Amiro, pastor, and Sister Rose Germaine, principal, participated Sunday in groundbreaking ceremonies at Blessed Sacrament Parish School for the new extension that will add three classrooms, an office and a small infirmary to the existing school in Tallahassee. The addition will bring the number of classrooms up to seven.

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TALLAHASSEE | Father Raymond M. Amiro, pastor, and Sister Rose Germaine, principal, participated Sunday in groundbreaking ceremonies at Blessed Sacrament Parish School for the new extension that will add three classrooms, an office and a small infirmary to the existing school in Tallahassee. The addition will bring the number of classrooms up to seven.

Posted: 08.10.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

Father George Clements: ‘You the one’

Original Publication Date: 06.26.03

Father George Clements relates the story of Jamal, a young drug addict that he rescued from the streets of Washington, during his opening address at the Florida Catholic Charities Annual State Conference June 19. When Fr. Clements approached Jamal in the middle of a bitter cold night, the young man was about to slit his wrists, when he looked at the priest and said, “you the one.” Jamal later told the priest that as he sat on the bench contemplating suicide, God told him he would send someone. Father Clements told the Catholic Charities representatives from around the state, “that every time you reach out and look in the face of one of the many faces of God, and you reach out to help that person, that makes ‘you the one.’”

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ST. PETE BEACH | Father George Clements relates the story of Jamal, a young drug addict that he rescued from the streets of Washington, during his opening address at the Florida Catholic Charities Annual State Conference June 19. When Fr. Clements approached Jamal in the middle of a bitter cold night, the young man was about to slit his wrists, when he looked at the priest and said, “you the one.” Jamal later told the priest that as he sat on the bench contemplating suicide, God told him he would send someone. Father Clements told the Catholic Charities representatives from around the state, “that every time you reach out and look in the face of one of the many faces of God, and you reach out to help that person, that makes ‘you the one.’”

Posted: 08.07.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

Cesar Chavez arrives in Central Florida

Original Publication Date: 05.03.74

Cesar Chavez, leader of the United Farmworkers of America, center, arrives April 24 at McCoy Municipal Airport, Orlando. Smiling behind him and to the left is his wife, Helen. Chavez said six or eight service centers would be established throughout Florida to serve as organizaing centers for the union and places to assist migrants with problems they face because of language, race or poverty.

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ORLANDO | Cesar Chavez, leader of the United Farmworkers of America, center, arrives April 24 at McCoy Municipal Airport, Orlando. Smiling behind him and to the left is his wife, Helen. Chavez said six or eight service centers would be established throughout Florida to serve as organizaing centers for the union and places to assist migrants with problems they face because of language, race or poverty.

Posted: 08.06.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

Retreat participants feast on the Word

Original Publication Date: 07.10.64

Sister M. Thomasine, a Benedictine Sister of the Holy Name Priory in St. Leo reads to retreatants gathered for a meal. The sister helped host a retreat for central Florida area women. Girls who attended Holy Name Academy also served meals to the women retreatants.

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DADE CITY | Sister M. Thomasine, a Benedictine Sister of the Holy Name Priory in St. Leo reads to retreatants gathered for a meal. The sister helped host a retreat for central Florida area women. Girls who attended Holy Name Academy also served meals to the women retreatants.

Posted: 08.05.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

Planting to Celebrate Girl Scout Week

Original Publication Date: 03.08.74

ORMOND BEACH | Junior Girl Scouts Colleen Condon, left, and Kristen Motzel, right, hold jars of terrariums they plan to plant. Their troop is sponsed by St. Brendan Parish and School in Ormond Beach. Pictured with the girls is Mrs. Gilbert Condon, center. The girls planned to plant the terrariums during Girl Scout Week, celebrated March 9–16.
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Posted: 08.04.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

Beach Blast blessings

Original Publication Date: 08.22.02

Father John Arnone, from Louisiana, prays over a young woman during the Beach Blast Retreat held at Pensacola Beach. The event gathered 150 young adults who packed Our Lady of Assumption Mission for the annual event.

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PENSACOLA BEACH | Father John Arnone, from Louisiana, prays over a young woman during the Beach Blast Retreat held at Pensacola Beach. The event gathered 150 young adults who packed Our Lady of Assumption Mission for the annual event.

Posted: 08.03.09 | Return To Top | Florida Catholic Online Home Page

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