what you'll get
out of this issue...
editor's notes
saint of the month
bishop's message
from the archives
in the know with Fr. Joe
theology 101
your marriage matters
the parenting journey
spiritual fitness
parish profile
around the diocese
calendar of events
2006 Financial Statement

April 2007 Issue

features...

A Bridge to Kayenje 
What began as a simple dinner invitation by the Benitez family to get to know their parish priest, turned into a mission trip to Uganda, Africa that changed the lives of several St. Paul Parishioners. - Kate Norton

Hope Reborn
With 50 houses worldwide, Comunità Cenacolo America is a Catholic community in St. Augustine, Fla. The community is a place where men wounded by drugs can go to discover the love of God through prayer, sacrifice, faith and work. - Tom Tracy

Cremation for Catholics Questions and Answers
Realizing there is confusion over the church’s teaching on the practice of cremation, the Florida Bishops in December 2006 issued a statement and policy that provides guidelines for Catholics to follow.


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