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Ash Wednesday: the 2026 Lenten Journey begins
Source: Bob Reddy Florida Catholic | Published on 2026-02-19

The opening of the Lenten Season began with the traditional Ash Wednesday Mass, Feb. 18, 2026, starting a journey toward the celebration of the Paschal Mystery of the Faith. The […]
43 named 2026 VDCCW Golden Rose Honorees
Source: Bob Reddy Florida Catholic | Published on 2026-02-19

There are 43 high school girls who now have the distinct honor of being named Venice Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (VDCCW) Golden Rose Award recipients. The Golden Rose Awards […]
St. Valentine’s Day blessing for hundreds of couples
Source: Bob Reddy Florida Catholic | Published on 2026-02-19

On St. Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2026, Bishop Frank J. Dewane offered blessings to hundreds of couples who serve as witnesses to the definition and relevance of the Sacrament of […]
2026 Spring 40 Days for Life campaigns open in Sarasota, Fort Myers and Naples
Source: Bob Reddy Florida Catholic | Published on 2026-02-19

Prayer warriors are needed to stand up for life during Lent, and can do so by participating in the Spring 40 Days for Life peaceful prayer campaign in Naples, Fort […]
Large group from Venice attend Catholic Days at the Capitol
Source: Bob Reddy Florida Catholic | Published on 2026-02-19

Large group from Venice attend Catholic Days at the Capitol By Karen Barry Schwarz, Special to the Florida Catholic Catholic Days at the Capitol was a great success (Feb. 10-11, […]
News Briefs for the week of February 20, 2026
Source: Bob Reddy Florida Catholic | Published on 2026-02-19

Knights donate wheelchairs to Sarasota schools St. Mary Academy and St. Martha Catholic School in Sarasota received three wheelchairs Feb. 12, 2026, personally delivered by a distinguished delegation of the […]