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Thousands of Catholic school students return to classroom
In addition to anticipation, excitement and joy, some tears were shed on the first day of School as more than 6,400 students returned the week of Aug. 10, 2026, for […]
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Cathedral bells lifted into tower
The morning of Aug. 11, 2026, marked the next step in Epiphany Cathedral’s renovation. Four custom bronze bells were installed in a 75-foot tower at Epiphany in Venice. The procedure […]
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Totus Tuus 2026 – Record number of children and teens complete summer program
By Jim Gontis, Special to the Florida Catholic Jesus said, “By their fruits you will know them” (Mt. 7:16). For the fifth consecutive year, the summer, parish-based evangelization and catechetical […]
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Prayers uplifting for new bishop
Bishop Emilio Biosca Agüero, O.F.M. Cap., has been the Shepherd of the Diocese of Venice for little more than one month. In that time, he has visited three dozen parishes […]
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News briefs for the week of Aug. 14, 2026
Music from Episcopal Ordination Relive or hear for the first time the beautiful music of the Episcopal Ordination Mass! The New Shepherd: Lighting the Lantern is a music playlist from the […]
