Faith
August 8, 2025
Mormon church teams up with Manna Food Pantry to help families in Escambia, Santa Rosa counties
Manna recently received a significant donation of nearly 36,000 pounds of food and supplies from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, providing the equivalent of 42,428 healthy meals to families in need in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The contribution included several nonperishable food items such as rice, beans, pasta, and fruit.

Weekly Column
August 6, 2025
On my recent visit with family in Canada, I was not surprised when one of my brothers called me “Pasquale.” He has called me Pasquale as long as I can remember but I don’t remember why. He has nicknames for other family members, their origins more easily recognized, yet, I am Pasquale, and we are not Italian.