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Bishop Dewane Celebrates Mass in Prison

It is not uncommon for Bishop Frank J. Dewane to thank people for attending a Mass he is celebrating, but when he thanked a group of men at DeSoto Correctional Institution recently, the meaning was especially strong. continued...

Execution Prayer Vigils Planned for July 1

Two parishes in the Diocese of Venice plan to hold prayer vigils July 1 to protest the planned execution of Mark Dean Schwab. The vigils will be 5:45 p.m. at St. Thomas More Parish in Sarasota and 6 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish in Bradenton. continued...

Diocese of Venice Graduates Its Class of 2008

Because the high school graduates of Bishop Verot in Fort Myers, St. John Neumann in Naples and Cardinal Mooney in Sarasota are taking with them a special knowledge of their faith, they will make a lasting contribution to society no matter what path they choose. continued...

Education Director Retires

Sister Roberta Schmidt has lived her life committed to being a witness to the social teachings of the church and their role in education and formation. Her commitment can be seen throughout her 56-year career in education as she retires from her position of 15 years here in the Diocese of Venice. continued...

Bishop and seminarians
Bishop Frank J. Dewane traveled to Rome in late February to meet with the seminarians and a priest who are studying there. Bishop Dewane was accompanied by Father Gregg Caggianelli, Diocese of Venice director of Vocations/Seminarian Formation. Part of the trip included meeting with the seminarians in their element and going to lunch and dinner. He met with their professors and formators and even went to the student’s classes. Top, left to right, seminarians Cory Mayer, Thomas Kelly and Justin Bianchi are with Bishop Dewane and Father Gregg Caggianelli, far right, before they go to dinner in Rome.

If you feel God is calling you to serve then please call the Vocations Office in the Catholic Center at (941) 484-9543.
 
 
Deacons Over forty diocesan deacons and their wives gathered for a day of continuing education at San Antonio parish, Port Charlotte, on Wednesday, March 26, 2008. Dr. Andrea Molinari, President of the Blessed Edmond Rice School for Pastoral Theology, gave a lecture entitled, "Scripture Based Preaching -- The Gospel of Matthew."
Bishop Frank J. Dewane prays for the Cardinal Mooney High School class of 2008 during commencement at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
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Bishop Verot High School graduating senior girls applaud during the class of 2008 commencement ceremony May 17 in the school’s gymnasium.
The Diocese of Venice is sponsoring a trip to Sydney, Australia for World Youth Day July 2008. Youth and young adults between the ages of 16 – 30 are invited for this pilgrimage in faith. For more information contact: Devin Jones 941-486-4723


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