Walsh University launched the new academic year with its inaugural ‘Service Saturday,’ an initiative organized by the Office of Student Affairs. This event brought together 300 freshmen and staff who volunteered across several different sites, embodying Walsh’s mission to educate students as leaders in service to others. As part of Welcome Weekend, this campus-wide service day marked the beginning of the university experience with a strong focus on community engagement and service.| American Catholic Tribune
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EUSTIS — St. Mary of the Lakes Parish, perched atop a hill in Eustis, houses a museum dedicated to preserving its rich history. Dedicated in 1912, it is possibly the only church in the Diocese of Orlando with a designated museum.| American Catholic Tribune
ST. CLOUD | When Dr. Romualdo Dator conceived the idea of opening a free medical clinic in Osceola County, Bethanne Smith was eager to contribute. Fifteen years later, she continues to care for patients with dedication.| American Catholic Tribune
Catholic Charities of Louisville invites the public to "Tee It Up," a virtual, indoor golf park located at 201 Blankenbaker Parkway, on September 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Proceeds from the fees players pay that day will benefit Catholic Charities.| American Catholic Tribune
Mr. and Mrs. William Peak, members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on August 23. Mrs. Peak, formerly Judy Schweinhart, retired as a preschool teacher after 40 years of service. Mr. Peak retired from industrial maintenance after 42 years. The couple have five children (one is deceased), seven grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. They are celebrating with a trip to Hawaii.| American Catholic Tribune
Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre will celebrate a Mass for Peace in Our Communities at the Cathedral of the Assumption, 433 S. Fifth St., at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 8.| American Catholic Tribune
The Gray Street Farmers’ Market, located at 485 E. Gray St., marks its 15th anniversary this year. Initially a collaboration between the University of Louisville (UofL) School of Public Health & Information Services and the Louisville Department of Health & Wellness, it now includes Catholic Charities’ Common Earth Gardens as a new partner.| American Catholic Tribune
Prayers and power grid repairs are underway in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as Hurricane Ernesto roared through the Caribbean.| American Catholic Tribune
Deacon Mark and Kim Rougeux, members of St. Patrick Church, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on August 17. Mrs. Rougeux, formerly known as Kim Nelson, works as an auditor for the archdiocese and volunteers for Hosparus and Baptist Eastpointe Surgery Center. Deacon Rougeux, D. Min., serves as a deacon for the Archdiocese of Louisville and as executive director of Mass of the Air.| American Catholic Tribune
Every year, hundreds of thousands of youths are trafficked across the country, with Orlando ranking third per capita in the nation for reported human trafficking cases. In response to this growing issue, the Ministries of Holy Family Parish have partnered with the Diocese of Orlando Human Trafficking Task Force to host their second Human Trafficking Symposium on September 14.| American Catholic Tribune
A Catholic Diocese of Lincoln online apparel store is open for a short time.| American Catholic Tribune
On August 23, 2024, a question was posed regarding how Catholics should read the Song of Songs. The inquiry sought to understand whether the text is merely a poetic commentary on marriage or if it holds deeper meanings.| American Catholic Tribune
Father Craig Clinch will direct a silent retreat, “Remember the Embers,” from Sept. 20-22 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House in Waverly.| American Catholic Tribune
St. John Nepomucene Parish in Weston will hold a bazaar on September 15, featuring a dinner with pan-fried chicken served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or while supplies last.| American Catholic Tribune
On the first day of the Democratic National Abortion Convention in Chicago, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America criticized what it termed as the Democrats' extremism. The organization announced plans to monitor and fact-check the convention across all its social media channels throughout the week.| American Catholic Tribune
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will hold a hearing this afternoon in Helena, Montana, on proposed safety rules for abortion facilities. These regulations are modeled after those already in place for surgical centers and healthcare facilities. The hearing follows the recent news that the state’s parental consent law has been struck down under a lawsuit from Planned Parenthood.| American Catholic Tribune
By Jaymie Stuart Wolfe, OSV News| American Catholic Tribune