Father Glenn Lopez has been installed as pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Winter Haven by Bishop John Noonan on May 10th. The ceremony held special meaning for Father Lopez following his mother’s passing just days earlier.
Fourteen new bronze Stations of the Cross have been unveiled at Orlando’s Basilica Shrine. Sculpted by Timothy Schmalz over four years with support from Barbara Papitto’s donation honoring her late husband Ralph Papitto.
Brolin Cozzolino has been recognized for dedicated service at St. John the Evangelist Parish while balancing academic pursuits and extracurricular activities at Viera High School. His journey highlights youth engagement within local Catholic communities.
Eight Hastings Catholic Schools students received sacraments marking their entry into or completion within Catholicism this spring. The process included group instruction led by Sisters Mary Emmanuel and M. Xavier under an expanded OCIA program at St. Cecilia School.
A group of seminarians will walk nearly four hundred miles across southern Nebraska beginning May 19 as part of their summer formation activities within the Diocese of Lincoln. Their journey includes stops at dozens of parishes along their route while engaging local communities.
Five U.S. bishops have roots or service ties with the Diocese of Lincoln. The announcement details their backgrounds along with facts about diocesan outreach across southern Nebraska.
The Archdiocese of Newark will hold Memorial Day Masses across six cemeteries on May 25, 2026. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin will lead services honoring fallen heroes alongside other church leaders throughout Northern New Jersey.
St. Mary Parish in downtown Lincoln hosted its annual ‘Praise & Pasta’ event ahead of the city marathon. The gathering included a special blessing at Mass followed by a pasta dinner attended by hundreds of runners and supporters.
Conán McGonagle will soon be ordained after completing multiple marathons supporting Mary’s Meals charity. His experience connects athletic discipline with spiritual vocation while highlighting support from Nebraska’s Catholic community.
St. John’s University’s School of Education held an awards ceremony honoring top graduates on May 15 for academic excellence and service contributions across its programs. Students shared reflections on their journeys while faculty praised their commitment ahead.