Archive for April, 2009

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

The following is a letter from Bishop Thomas Wenksi, Bishop of the Diocese of Orlando, regarding the World Day of Prayer for Vocations on May 3rd.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
Vocations to the priesthood and religious life are a priority within the Diocese of Orlando. Today, as we experience a growing population in Central Florida, [...]

Friendship

“Yesterday brought the beginning, tomorrow brings the end, and somewhere in the middle we became the best of friends.”
-Unknown Author
August 7, 2008 was my first day at St. John Vianney College Seminary. As I drove down in the car with my mother next to me, I was extremely nervous about leaving home for the first [...]

Month of April

Hello all! I hope you are all enjoying the new website!
The month of April has been and will continue to be hectic as Final Exams approach. In fact next week, I have three papers due, two of which are due on the same day. Throughout this week, I will be continuing to spend a little [...]

He is Risen! Alleluia, Alleluia!

This past week, the church celebrated Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday and coming to a close on Easter Sunday. As we journeyed with the church, we experienced Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem on a donkey, the celebration of His Last Supper, the pain and suffering of His Passion and death, and the greatest triumph [...]

Summer Assignment

On Friday evening before the Operation Deliverance Prayer Service at Blanchard Park, Fr. Miguel informed all of the seminarians of their summer assignments. During the months of June and July, the majority of the seminarians will be placed in a parish within the Diocese of Orlando to gain some experience in various aspects of ministry. [...]