Converging Roads Conference

Catholic Social Doctrine in Medicine – On March 1 from 9:15 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. Converging Roads will present a conference series offering continuing education for health care professionals that equips them to practice the highest ethical and medical standards of their profession at St. John XXIII Parish, 13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers. For a list of presenters and to register, visit here.

Together in Holiness Marriage Conference

Registration is now open for the Diocese of Venice, “Together in Holiness” Marriage Conference, presented in partnership with the Diocese of Venice Office of Family Life and the St. John Paul II Foundation. To register, please visit https://forlifeandfamily.org/events/th23-vnfl/. A video message from Bishop Frank J. Dewane can be found by visiting https://dioceseofvenice.org/offices/offices-departments/familylife/marriage-enrichment/together-in-holiness-marriage-conference-october-21-2023/. This marriage enrichment conference will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, October 21 at St. John XXIII Parish, 13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers. All Catholic married and engaged couples throughout the Diocese of Venice and beyond are welcome. Grow together in holiness, learn to form your children in the Catholic Faith, enjoy a day of quality time with your spouse, witness dynamic presentations! The day will include the Mass and the availability of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This special event is for all couples, engaged, newlywed or long married! On-site childcare will be provided. Please contact Carrie Harkey at harkey@dioceseofvenice.org for further information.

Listening Session

Join us to participate in “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation & Mission” Listening Session.

Mother and Daughter Workshop

Cycle Prep is a program to help girls (aged 9-12)and their mothers learn about the science of a woman’s cycle, what to expect, and how we all can create a Culture of Care for one another as our bodies grow and change!  Please RSVP to Carrie Harkey, Family Life Office by October 18th.  harkey@dioceseofvenice.org (941) 484-9543 ext. 3019.

 

Couples Date Night

The Office of Family Life is hosting a DATE NIGHT for couples to grow stronger in their Marriage!

Time: 6:30-8pm

Date: Nov. 15, 2019

Location: St. John XXIII – Parish Life Center; 13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Cost: $20 per couple for materials.

Dinner and Drinks will be served at 6pm!

Babysitting available. Registration needed!

Register by Nov. 8, 2019.

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WTL Coordinator Training

This is a training session for those who will coordinate Marriage Preparation within a Parish for the Diocese of Venice.

Date: August 3, 2019

Time: 9am-3pm

Location:
St. John XXIII – Parish Life Center
13060 Palomino Lane
Fort Myers, FL  33912

Registration is required – space is limited. Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided.

Marriage Preparation Weekend Retreat 2019

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St. John XXIII
Fort Myers, Florida
Cost: $200 per couple

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Saturday are provided along with Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday.  Snacks will be provided Saturday and Sunday.  Overnight accommodations are not provided.

If you have questions about the marriage preparation weekend, please email marriageprep@dioceseofvenice.org or call 941-484-9543.   We are only allowing 20 couples on the retreat.  Once the retreat is full it will be closed for registration.

Convalidation Workshop

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A continental breakfast and lunch are provided. The cost is $125.  This option will replace Life Skills and Sacramentality for couples who are already legally married.