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The Florida Catholic is the official newspaper of the Diocese of Venice in Florida. A new digital edition is published weekly on Fridays and distributed to subscribers as a service of the Diocese of Venice; there is no cost to subscribe. The newspaper is produced by the Florida Catholic and published by the Most Rev. Emilio E. Biosca, O.F.M. Cap., Bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida. Bob Reddy is the Editor of the Florida Catholic’s Venice edition; contact him with news, story ideas, photos, or questions. Bob Reddy can be reached at reddy@dioceseofvenice.org or 941-486-4701.

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The Latest News from the Florida Catholic, Venice Edition

  • Saints and Souls remembered across the diocese
    Source: Bob Reddy Florida Catholic | Published on 2026-11-05

    According to St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, it is the most natural thing to grow up and become a saint in the Catholic Church, because we are all called to […]

  • Weekly Masses return to Fort Myers Beach
    Source: Bob Reddy Florida Catholic | Published on 2026-11-05

    The weekly Sunday Mass was celebrated on Fort Myers Beach on Nov. 1, 2026, All Saints Day, for the first time in more than four years. Bishop Emilio E. Biosca, […]

  • All encouraged to attend 17th Annual Catholic Mass on Veterans Day
    Source: Bob Reddy Florida Catholic | Published on 2026-11-05

    The Diocese of Venice will be hosting the 17th Annual Catholic Mass on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at the Sarasota National Cemetery. The main celebrant and homilist for […]

  • 2026 fall 40 Days for Life prayer campaign ends Need for prayers remains
    Source: Bob Reddy Florida Catholic | Published on 2026-11-05

    All life is sacred! This fact draws hundreds each fall to gather in front of abortion facilities in the Diocese of Venice to pray that unborn children can be saved […]

  • Catholic Charities Hurricane Ian recovery switches gears
    Source: Bob Reddy Florida Catholic | Published on 2026-11-05

    Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. has concluded its mission leading the Lee County Unmet Needs Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG), a collaborative effort of local nonprofit, faith-based and community organizations […]

  • News briefs for the week of November 6, 2026
    Source: Bob Reddy Florida Catholic | Published on 2026-11-05

    Catholic school principals meet with bishop The principals of the 15 Diocese of Venice Catholic schools had the opportunity to share their vision for the future with Bishop Emilio E. […]

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