Linda Reeves

Media Correspondent at Florida Catholic

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El Arzobispo Wenski eleva a parroquia la Misión de San Isidro

1 week ago | thefloridacatholic.org | Linda Reeves

POMPANO BEACH | En una ceremonia llena de pompa y esplendor, el Arzobispo Thomas Wenski elevó a parroquia la Misión de San Isidro en Pompano Beach, y nombró como su primer pastor al P. Wilfredo Contreras. “Estoy muy contento de estar aquí hoy”, afirmó el Arzobispo Wenski durante una Misa bilingüe especial el 30 de marzo de 2025.
Vibrant, charismatic mission enters new era as a parish

1 week ago | thefloridacatholic.org | Linda Reeves

POMPANO BEACH | In a ceremony full of pomp and pageantry, Archbishop Thomas Wenski elevated San Isidro Mission in Pompano Beach to a parish and named Father Wilfredo Contreras inaugural pastor. “I am very happy to be here today,” said Archbishop Wenski during a special bilingual Mass March 30, 2025, with official ceremonies, grand music, liturgical dancers, the Knights of Columbus in full regalia and nearly 900 people filling the church that was standing-room only.
A vibrant, charismatic mission begins a new era as a parish with its first pastor

3 weeks ago | miamiarch.org | Linda Reeves

POMPANO BEACH | In a ceremony full of pomp and pageantry, Archbishop Thomas Wenski elevated San Isidro Mission in Pompano Beach to a parish and named Father Wilfredo Contreras inaugural pastor. “I am very happy to be here today,” said Archbishop Wenski during a special bilingual Mass March 30, 2025, with official ceremonies, grand music, liturgical dancers, the Knights of Columbus in full regalia and nearly 900 people filling the church that was standing-room only.
Man continues to follow his heart

1 month ago | thefloridacatholic.org | Linda Reeves

NORTH PALM BEACH — Father Curtis Kiddy is returning to the Sunshine State, where he ministered for nearly 25 years, and he is joining a small clan of religious working in North Palm Beach to help carry on the ministry of the Passionists that began in the area in the late 1950’s that continues to touch souls. “My vision is to assist people with spiritual direction and discernment and to help them discover the love of God through the Passion of Jesus Christ,” said Passionist Father Kiddy.
How will you honor Joseph one of the greatest saints of the Church this year?

1 month ago | thefloridacatholic.org | Linda Reeves

BRADENTON | March rolls around, and people everywhere pull out their green and organize events to celebrate beloved St. Patrick on the 17th, but another holy man, considered to be one of the greatest saints of the Church, has the entire month of March dedicated to him and a solemnity feast March 19.
How will you honor Jospeh, one of the greatest saints of the Church this year?

1 month ago | thefloridacatholic.org | Linda Reeves

BRANDENTON | March rolls around, and people everywhere pull out their green and organize events to celebrate beloved St. Patrick on the 17th, but another holy man, considered to be one of the greatest saints of the Church, has the entire month of March dedicated to him and a solemnity feast March 19.
Sisters mark 160 years in Florida

2 months ago | thefloridacatholic.org | Linda Reeves

St. Augustine | Called to service, eight young sisters clad in black habits sailed across the Atlantic to America during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War not knowing the challenges they would face, but leaving it in God’s hands, and as it turns out, they made it through and did so much with nothing. Today, the Sisters of St. Joseph celebrate 160 years of ministry and service in Florida still answering the call and going to serve wherever they are needed.
After 10 years, council expands initiatives

2 months ago | thefloridacatholic.org | Linda Reeves

BOYNTON BEACH | The Seminary Formation Council hosted at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary marks 10 years since it was established and set out on its mission to develop formation for seminary personnel entrusted with forming future priests.
Una parroquia diversa y una comunidad vibrante en la que todos son bienvenidos

Nov 20, 2024 | thefloridacatholic.org | Linda Reeves

NORTH LAUDERDALE | Our Lady Queen of Heaven no tenía iglesia cuando se fundó, pero los católicos acogieron la idea de tener un hogar espiritual en su vecindario al noroeste de Broward. Muchos de ellos permanecieron en el área durante décadas, y ahora celebran el 50º aniversario de la parroquia. “Llevo aquí 40 años”, comentó Rita Barnes a los periódicos arquidiocesanos. “Me casé en la iglesia. Crié a mi hijo aquí. Conozco a mucha gente de la parroquia que vive en el vecindario.
A diverse parish, a vibrant community

Nov 20, 2024 | thefloridacatholic.org | Linda Reeves

NORTH LAUDERDALE | Our Lady Queen of Heaven didn’t have a church when it was established, but Catholics welcomed the idea of having a spiritual home in their neighborhood in northwestern Broward. Many of the people in the neighborhood remained in the parish flock through the decades and are now commemorating the parish’s 50th anniversary year. “I have been here 40 years,” Rita Barnes told the Florida Catholic. “I was married in the church. I raised my son here.