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
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
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
In June, Jelani Jefferson Exum began her tenure as the 10th dean and Rose DiMartino and Karen Sue Smith Professor of Law at St. John’s Law School. In an interview, she discussed her new role and the guiding themes of her leadership as the institution enters its second century.| American Catholic Tribune
From finance and marketing to health care and social work, Iona University students leveraged classroom knowledge to excel during their summer internships. Here’s what they had to say about the experiences – and how Iona helped prepare them for their career journey.| American Catholic Tribune
Researchers at DePaul University and Sinai Chicago have received a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to expand their SCHOLAR model, which integrates artificial intelligence with community health workers to reduce hospital re-admissions.| American Catholic Tribune
The Season of Creation, observed from September 1 until the feast of St. Francis on October 4, is the focus of a poster contest offered in the Archdiocese of Louisville.| 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
By Jaymie Stuart Wolfe, OSV News| American Catholic Tribune