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November 22, 2008  
Bishop Frank Dewane
“Lent: A time to recognize the needs of others”
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Religious jubilarians

Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrated Mass on Feb. 17 with religious from the diocese who mark 50 or more years of service to the church.

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VENICE | Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrated Mass on Feb. 17 with religious from the diocese who mark 50 or more years of service to the church. From left to right are Sister Ann DeNicolo, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Sister Virginia Conant, Sisters for Christian Community; Bishop Dewane; Sister George Francis Riseling, Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary; Sister Francis Sochor, Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities; and Carmelite Father Marcel Dube. Carmelite Father Morris Wells, who celebrates 50 years of religious life, was unable to attend the event, which was held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat and Spirituality Center. MORE…

Shirt drive in public school

When Connie Heiselman, Spanish teacher at Boone High School in Orlando, read about Florida Catholic’s Long-Sleeve Relief drive, she immediately knew her students would be interested in participating. MORE…

Cuban exiles not optimistic

“Pardon the yawn, but that is how Cubans in Florida reacted to the news of Fidel Castro’s resignation as president of Cuba.” Ana Rodriguez-Soto writes from Miami about the reaction to changes in Cuba. MORE…

«Religious celebrate 60, 50 years of service

Sisters and priests from religious communities gather to celebrate their years of devotion to the church.

About the jubilarians

Short biographies of six jubilarians serving the diocese.

Bioethics conference to provide Catholic perspective

Nationally recognized speakers on life issues will be in Fort Myers for “Faith-Based Bioethics: Catholic Tradition in Health Care” on March 29.

St. Catherine of Siena’s life celebrated on stage

Dominican Sister Nancy Murray brings to life the Italian saint.

Venetian Ball raises funds for Lee County Charities

Auction, dinner and dancing cap off an evening of celebration.

New Florida Catholic Venice editor is Reddy

Bob Reddy comes with newspaper background, Kristie Nguyen leaves to work with husband.

News Briefs

St. Elizabeth students spread love; Leaven Conference to focus on water conservation; Novena to prepare people for Divine Mercy Sunday; and more.

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