Florida Catholic | Diocese of Venice

November 22, 2008

“The presence of the Risen Christ is a comfort to all”

This year’s Easter cover art was designed by 15 year–old Nina Tolminson, a parishioner at St. Raymond Parish in Miami. Nina is the winner of the <em>Florida Catholic’s</em> statewide 2008 Easter art contest for high school students.

This year’s Easter cover art was designed by 15 year–old Nina Tolminson, a parishioner at St. Raymond Parish in Miami. Nina is the winner of the Florida Catholic’s statewide 2008 Easter art contest for high school students. To learn more about the artist and her work, read: “Young artist captures emotion of Easter miracle.”

Wine tasting benefits Our Mother’s House

Helping troubled mothers and their babies get a step up toward a brighter future was the goal of the seventh annual Our Mother’s House wine tasting. MORE…

Many Catholics ‘keep watch’ Holy Thursday

An ancient tradition inspired by Jesus’ request of the Apostles in the Garden of Gethsemane — “Remain here and keep watch with me” — is alive in Florida. Read the full story HERE.

Priests and deacons celebrate jubilees at chrism Mass

Nine priests and three deacons celebrate golden and silver jubilees.

Diaconate retreat offers spiritual nourishment

Diocesan deacons and their wives gather for a day of prayer and reflection.

Let us rejoice and be glad

Father Robert Tatman provides a reflection for Easter.

New Catholic school planned in Sebring

St. Catherine School is accepting registration for Fall 2008.

A call to prayer: calendar for public officials

Dates on the “Prayer Calendar for Public Officials” issued by the Diocese of Venice are reminders to pray for public officials.

Verot student is National Merit finalist

Morgan Bergau is honored for exceptional academic ability.

News Briefs

‘Beauty and the Beast’; School readiness workshop; St. Ann honor society; Sacristan workshop; Incarnation students win science awards; School readiness workshop; Scholarship applications due; and more.