Pope Francis has appointed two new auxiliary bishops to the Australian Archdiocese of Melbourne. ... read more

Thousands of migrants have reached Italy following a dangerous sea crossing since the start of the year. ... read more

During her lifetime the Blessed Virgin Mother Mary raised a son, but not just any young man – Mary was the mother of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior, sent by God. Through all that Mary had witnessed over Jesus’ time spent on earth, she found ways to nurture ... read more

When Olivia Fernandez received her first of two Covid-19 vaccination shots on May 1, 2021 she was very happy, having a new piece of mind that her whole family will be safe. Fernandez was one of about 100 who received their vaccinations at Casa San Juan Bosco, a farm ... read more

For nine school days, all the grade school students, teachers and administrators in the Diocese of Venice Catholic Schools will be praying a Novena for Healing. The novena begins May 11, 2021 and will conclude on May 21. This novena will seek the intercessions of Venerable Antonietta Meo, a 6-year-old from ... read more

The deadline to apply for the Step Up for Students scholarship for students attending Diocese of Venice Catholic schools is fast approaching and income qualifications are more generous than one might think. The scholarships are worth up to $7,111 for each K-12th-grader and can be used for tuition and ... read more

A cleared lot will soon become the Parish Center for St. William Parish in Naples. Bishop Frank J. Dewane led a blessing and groundbreaking ceremony on April 28, 2021 with a group of about 25 parishioners present to cheer on the project. St. William Pastor Father George Ratzmann was ... read more

Dozens of Parish staff from across the Diocese of Venice recently took part in one of two workshops, learning how to respond to a mental health crisis among youth. The Youth Mental Health First Aid workshops on April 29, 2021 at St. Agnes Parish in Naples and May 1 ... read more

Prayer service honor Mary held at Catholic Center As May is a month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Bishop Frank J. Dewane led a prayer service in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary for the staff of the Diocese of Venice Catholic Center on May 3, 2021. The ... read more

Year honoring Protector of Universal Church continues To foster deep devotion to Saint Joseph among Catholics, and in response to the “May Day” celebrations for workers sponsored by Communists, Pope Pius XII instituted the Memorial of Saint Joseph the Worker in 1955. This feast extends the long relationship between Joseph ... read more

In recent years, there has been a growing trend that schools, both public and private, offer students opportunities to engage in community service. For many, the experience helps to develop important skills such as teamwork and a sense of compassion, even during a Pandemic. But for Catholic schools, community ... read more

By Deborah Suddarth – Special to the Florida Catholic With the challenges of the Covid-19 Pandemic, students at St. Joseph Catholic School in Bradenton have had to social distance physically, but their hearts have remained united in Catholic Social Teachings through works of charity. With the largest Food Pantry ... read more

The Diocese of Venice Department of Education has announced Suzie O’Grady as principal of Bishop Verot Catholic High School in Fort Myers by Bishop Frank J. Dewane effective April 21, 2021. O’Grady, who was serving as the interim principal, has a well-established and highly respected reputation as an exemplary ... read more

Appointment After consultation with the Priest Personnel Board, Bishop Frank J. Dewane announces the following appointment: Father Daniel A. Flens, as Parochial Vicar of St. Andrew Parish, Cape Coral, effective March 1, 2021. Dispensation to attend Mass ends effective May 1, 2021 As Bishop Frank J. Dewane continues to ... read more

As Catholics pray and reflect on the life of Saint Joseph throughout the coming year, they also have opportunities to gain a plenary indulgence, or remission of all temporal punishment due to sin. An indulgence can be applied to oneself or to a soul in Purgatory. An indulgence requires ... read more