The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, addresses participants in the 26th edition of the St. Francis de Sales Days, in Lourdes, France, and encourages Catholic communicators to be authentic prophets of the Gospel so as to be heard in a secularized world. Read all   ... read more

Pro-Life prayer warriors, many of them youth, went to St. Augustine, Washington, D.C., and Ave Maria, in mid-January 2023 to be witnesses for life marking the tragic 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade U.S. Supreme Court decision which cleared the way for legalized abortion in the U.S. The difference ... read more

Each day is a celebration of educating the mind, body and spirit at Catholic Schools throughout the Diocese of Venice. A more public celebration will occur the week of Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, 2023, when Diocesan schools will participate in a series of exciting activities as part of the ... read more

The listing below are events planned with the Diocese of Venice during the coming months to help promote a Pro-Life culture. Catholic Days at the Capitol The Diocese of Venice is organizing a trip to the annual Catholic Days at the Capitol in Tallahassee from March 7-9, 2023. The three-day ... read more

Father Donald Calloway, a convert to Catholicism, and a member of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, is one of the keynote speakers at the Diocese of Venice Eucharistic Congress on March 25, 2023, at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center and Luminary Hotel, 1375 Monroe St., Fort Myers. ... read more

Retreat brings Deacons together Two retreats were recently held for the Permanent Deacons of the Diocese of Venice, first Jan. 19, 2023, at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Venice and then on Jan. 21, at Resurrection Parish in Fort Myers. The retreats were presented by Deacon Dominic Cerrato, Director ... read more

Pope Francis welcomes volunteers of the Italian Charity for the Promotion of Literacy in the World, and encourages them to continue their commitment to defeating poverty and promoting peace through education. Read all   ... read more

The third Sunday of January is set aside in the Philippines to celebrate the “Santo Niño” (or Holy Child Jesus), a symbol of the birth of Catholicism in the Philippines more than 500 years ago. Incarnation Parish in Sarasota was host to the Diocese of Venice Santo Niño Festival on ... read more

Now is the time of year that people are planning their busy seasonal social schedule with lots of interesting activities to choose from evenings of elegance or just casual fun. While choosing from the many opportunities Southwest Florida has to offer, consider these events for a chance to give back ... read more

Staff Report Estero – Whether he’s recruiting players, sharing with their parents or giving a speech to a group like Faith & Ale, Florida Gulf Coast University men’s basketball coach Pat Chambers talks about his five pillars: Faith Accountability Passion Humility Gratitude With each pillar, Chambers shares a ... read more

For the second year in a row Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School student Jordyn Byrd has been named the Gatorade Florida Volleyball Player of the Year which was announced Jan. 13, 2023. The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary ... read more

Naples teens attend Florida March for Life A group of 27 (six parents, two teachers, and 19 students) represented St. John Neumann Catholic High School of Naples at the March for Life in St. Augustine on Jan. 14, 2023. The group marched for the sanctity of life in a ... read more

Damage caused by Ian repaired within 100 days Patience, teamwork, hard work, perseverance, and faith were all needed to overcome the destructive impacts of Hurricane Ian at Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School in Venice. In less than 100 days, repairs to the main school building were far enough along to ... read more

“A renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ” Catholics around the world are raised to be aware of the transforming power and mercy of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist – the Source and Summit of the Faith. To this end, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops developed National Eucharistic Revival, a ... read more

The Catholic Community Foundation of Southwest Florida is proud to announce that the 2023-24 Scholarship Applications are now open and will close on Feb. 21, 2023. A total of 23 scholarships are being offered for both traditional and non-traditional students. Among the scholarships being offered is the Mary Fran Carroll ... read more