History of the Diocese
The Diocese of Venice was established by St. John Paul II in 1984 from parts of the Archdiocese of Miami, Diocese of Orlando and the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Bishop Emeritus John J. Nevins was the founding Bishop and served until his retirement in January 2007. Bishop Frank J. Dewane took over all duties as the second Bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida in January 2007.
As of January 25, 2017
61
Parishes
144
Priests in the Diocese
16
Schools
2151950
Total Population
236555
Total Catholic Population