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11 ordained to the Permanent Diaconate

1 week ago | thefloridacatholic.org | Bob Reddy

NAPLES | Eleven men ordained as Permanent Deacons reached the altar of St. Agnes Parish in Naples by very different paths. One thing they had in common: it was through their passionate belief in their Faith, and with the support of their wives, children, family and friends, that these men arrived to the next step in the faith journey through Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Venice May 31, 2025, the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Spreading the Good News of the power of Light over Darkness

1 month ago | thefloridacatholic.org | Bob Reddy

VENICE | Throughout the Universal Church the faithful gathered for a joyous celebration on Easter; that is the Resurrection of Our Lord, the Summit of the Catholic Faith. This celebration comes after the holiest of weeks which began with the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and included the suffering and death of Our Lord. The Resurrection on Easter completes the journey for Jesus when death was conquered.
Celebrating the Annunciation of the Lord

2 months ago | thefloridacatholic.org | Bob Reddy

AVE MARIA | The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is a day we celebrate when the Blessed Virgin Mary’s unequivocal “Yes!” to God. Celebrated March 25, 2025, the Solemnity marks the Angel Gabriel’s appearance to the Virgin Mary (Lk 1:26-38), and his announcement that the Blessed Virgin has been chosen to be the Mother of Our Lord, and Mary’s willing acceptance of God’s Holy Plan.
Fla. priest tapped to shepherd Archdiocese for Military Services

Feb 27, 2025 | thefloridacatholic.org | Bob Reddy

VENICE | Pope Francis named Father Gregg M. Caggianelli, a priest of the Diocese of Venice, as the new auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, Feb. 21, 2025. Bishop-elect Caggianelli was ordained in the Diocese of Venice in 2002 by the late Bishop John J. Nevins.
2025 Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference inspires

Feb 13, 2025 | thefloridacatholic.org | Bob Reddy

PORT CHARLOTTE | The annual Diocese of Venice English-Speaking Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference brought together about 200 from across the region to be renewed in the Holy Spirit Feb. 7-8, 2025, at St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Port Charlotte.
Diocese takes direct hit, yet spared worst of Hurricane Milton

Oct 17, 2024 | thefloridacatholic.org | Bob Reddy

BRADENTON | Hurricane Milton, arriving on the shores of the Diocese of Venice, right on the heels of Hurricane Helene, reached peak intensity at Category 5 strength (maximum sustained winds of 180 mph), before the eye of the storm made landfall in Siesta Key (Sarasota County) Oct. 9, 2024, with winds estimated at 120 mph. As of Oct. 15, at least 24 deaths have been reported and thousands have been left homeless. Many who suffered surge flooding from Helene on Sept.
11 Acolytes are instituted

Jun 6, 2024 | thefloridacatholic.org | Bob Reddy

VENICE | A group of 11 men were instituted as Acolytes during a June 1, 2024, Mass at St. Martha Parish in Sarasota, as friends and family looked on. For the 11, this is the next major step in their journey to become Permanent Deacons. Bishop Frank J. Dewane instituted Richard E. Dahn, Richard A. Hellenbrand, Thomas A. Januszka, Stephen L. Jendrysik, James N. Jenkins, Ramon R. Kanacheril, Mark A. Osterhaus, Orlando A. Rubiano, Jeffrey P. Tenbarge, John-William M.
Spreading the Good News of the Risen Lord

Apr 4, 2024 | thefloridacatholic.org | Bob Reddy

VENICE | Throughout the Universal Church the faithful gathered for a joyous celebration on Easter; that is the Resurrection of Our Lord, the Summit of the Catholic Faith. This celebration comes after the holiest of weeks which began with the entrance of Jesus to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and included the suffering and death of Our Lord. The Resurrection on Easter completes the journey for Jesus when death was conquered.
Symposium unites diocesan Catholic educators

Mar 21, 2024 | thefloridacatholic.org | Bob Reddy

SARASOTA | All Catholic school teachers and administrators gathered for the third annual STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Education, Arts and Mathematics) Symposium hosted by the Diocese of Venice Department of Education. The Symposium took place March 15, 2024, at St. John XXIII Parish in Fort Myers, and included more than 450 teachers and administrators. The core Gift of Christ of the Symposium was “Truth,” and the theme tag line was “Teaching Truth to Our Youth.”Bishop Frank J.
Ash Wednesday: Lenten Journey begins

Feb 15, 2024 | thefloridacatholic.org | Bob Reddy

FORT MYERS | The opening of the Lenten Season began with the traditional Ash Wednesday Mass, starting a journey which ends prior to the celebration of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper Holy Thursday, March 28, 2024. During this journey, one must take time to live the Lenten Season in a particular way, through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, the three traditional disciplines of Lent. On Ash Wednesday, the imposition of ashes is a solemn ritual that signals the beginning of the holy season of Lent.