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The Latest News from the Florida Catholic, Venice Edition
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Catholic school devotional project focusing on St. Francis of Assisi
An annual initiative of the Diocese of Venice Department of Catholic Education is the development of the devotional and prayer lives of its students through a Diocesan-wide devotional project. For 2026-2027 […]
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“Verso l’alto” men’s priestly discernment day
Two dozen men from across the Diocese of Venice participated in a priestly discernment day at St. John the Evangelist Parish, Naples, Oct. 10, 2026. This first-ever discernment day was […]
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Mass to return to Fort Myers Beach Nov. 1
About 50 parishioners of the Church of the Ascension on Fort Myers Beach took part in a meeting Oct. 8, 2026, to openly discuss the next steps in serving the […]
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Renewing the Promise: Diocese of Venice Parishioner Honored for Commitment to Catholic Education
Courtesy of the NCEA Invest in Education Foundation Bishop Emilio E. Biosca, O.F.M. Cap. attended the National Catholic Educational Association’s (NCEA) 2026 Gala, “Renewing the Promise,” Oct. 5, 2026, in […]
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Columbus statue unveiled at Knights hall in Naple
The Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization, named themselves after Christopher Columbus, who was considered an American hero at the time, to demonstrate their patriotism as well as their […]
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Presbyteral Council elections and appointments
Bishop Emilio E. Biosca, O.F.M. Cap., announces the new members to the Presbyteral Council, as a result of the most recent elections and appointments. They are: Father Janusz Jancarz, Representative […]
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News Briefs for the week of October 23, 2026
Bishop celebrates Mass in Bradenton Bishop Emilio E. Biosca, O.F.M. Cap., celebrated Mass at Ss. Peter and Paul the Apostles Parish, Bradenton, Oct. 18, 2026. The Mass was a follow-up […]
