It was October 25, 1984 when (Saint) Pope John Paul II issued a Papal Decree that officially founded the Diocese of Venice in Florida. Please join Bishop Dewane for a Catholic Mass October 25, 2019 at the DeSoto National Memorial located at RiverView Pointe Trail, 8300 Desoto Memorial Highway in Bradenton. This location is selected in honor of the 12 priests who accompanied the 1539 Spanish expedition and the Native Americans who inhabited the shores. Please bring sunscreen and a hat. Contact Gail Ardy at 941-484-9543 for more details.
