The number of cases of Coronavirus in Italy continued to rise on Sunday after the government passed a series of emergency measures to limit the spread of the outbreak. The governor of Italy’s northern Lombardy region said certified cases of the illness in the area had risen to 89 from ... read more

“Lent is a new beginning, a path leading to the certain goal of Easter, Christ’s victory over death.” These words from Pope Francis should resonate with all Catholics and serve to remind us that the coming Liturgical Season has great significance and meaning. During Lent, we are asked to devote ... read more

Being “A Disciple of Christ” means thinking of others, just as Christ did during His ministry on earth. A group of 17 students from the St. Joseph Catholic School Builders Club did just that. Instead of going home at the end of a half-day of school, they opted to spread ... read more

How can one be a good Catholic father, husband, brother, son or man in a modern world? The answer to this and other questions was found Feb. 8 during the 2020 Diocese of Venice Men’s Conference at Bishop Verot Catholic High School in Fort Myers. The Conference theme was: “Fight ... read more

When it was time for Cameron Yedlin to choose an “Eagle Scout Project,” it was natural for him to decide to do something for St. William Parish. It was also a natural idea to help promote the praying of the rosary. This was the beginning of a passionate effort that ... read more

By Evelyn Moya – Special to the Florida Catholic This year, the Gallup Poll ranked nurses, teachers and pharmacists on the top three slots of most trusted professions, with the nurses topping the list for the past 17 years. However, lawyers were rated in the lower third of the ... read more

Rome  |  Having a personal encounter with the Vicar for Christ has a special meaning for everyone privileged to have that unique opportunity. Bishop Frank J. Dewane has met Pope Francis on several occasions, mostly during brief meetings at the Vatican, during World Youth Day events, and at other Conferences. ... read more

The President of the Polish Bishops Conference writes to Pope Francis to thank him for his Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation “Querida Amazonía”, on “the beloved Amazon region”. ... read more

Sarasota  |  Each year the Diocese of Venice provides certificates and continuing development opportunities for staff and volunteers to update them on Diocesan, local and potentially federal policies related to their specific area of responsibility. With this in mind, the Diocese offered a series of seminars in January and early ... read more

Venice  |  “Lent is a new beginning, a path leading to the certain goal of Easter, Christ’s victory over death.”  These words from Pope Francis should resonate with all Catholics and serve to remind us that the coming Liturgical Season has great significance and meaning. During Lent, we are asked ... read more

Fort Myers  |  How can one be a good Catholic father, husband, brother, son or man in a modern world? The answer to this and other questions were found Feb. 8, during the 2020 Diocese of Venice Men’s Conference at Bishop Verot Catholic High School in Fort Myers. The Conference ... read more

BRADENTON  |  Being “A Disciple of Christ” means thinking of others, just as Christ did during His ministry on earth. A group of 17 students from the St. Joseph Catholic School Builders Club did just that. Instead of going home at the end of a half-day of school, they opted ... read more

Msgr. Finegan remembered as a gentle giant Msgr. Gerard “Gerry” Finegan was known to wear many hats – confessor, confidante, friend, mentor, competitor and much more – but for most people who knew him, he was a gentle giant with a nice Irish accent who was also their Parish priest. ... read more

Having a personal encounter with the Vicar for Christ has a special meaning for everyone privileged to have that unique opportunity. Bishop Frank J. Dewane has met Pope Francis on several occasions, mostly during brief meetings at the Vatican, during World Youth Day events, and at other Conferences. “It is ... read more

Come join the 2020 Diocese of Venice Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference, “Stir into Flame” a time for praise and worship, personal prayer ministry, powerful teachings, Eucharistic Adoration and fellowship. The Conference is 6 p.m., March 13, and 9 a.m.-8 p.m., March 14 at St. John XXIII Parish, 13060 Palomino Lane, ... read more