Catholic Foundation welcomes new president The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. is pleased to announce that after an extensive nationwide search, James Edwards has been named as the new President, effective August 22, 2011. Jim brings to the Catholic Foundation over 17 years of leadership experience in Catholic philanthropy, including a career with the Archdiocese of Baltimore that spanned more than 13 years. Since 2004 he has served as Director for the Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, where he managed all facets of the Foundation's overall growth and development ...
Read the entire press release (Adobe® Reader® required) Alive in Christ brings next-generation learning tool to St. Charles Borromeo School Students returning to St. Charles Borromeo School after summer vacation are discovering that a more hands-on learning experience awaits them. Alive in Christ funds were used to outfit nineteen classrooms with eBeam "Engage" technology, which converts white boards into interactive boards, or "smart boards." "We promised to improve technology-based learning in the school," said Fr. Augustine Clark, pastor of St. Charles Borromeo, Orlando. "eBeam provides us with an educational tool that can be used for both presentations and assessment, and at a very good cost." ... more >>
Reminder: Date set for third annual Vivos Christi Society Induction Mass Bishop John Noonan will celebrate the annual Vivos Christi Society Induction Mass at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 27th at St. James Cathedral. Both new and existing members are invited to this private celebration of the Mass, and new members will receive a beautiful commemorative medallion signifying their commitment to the Church. Existing members are also welcome to participate and all guests are invited to join us for a reception afterwards ... more >>
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