Florida Catholic | Diocese of Venice

January 9, 2009

“Quasi-Parish of Ave Maria Oratory established”

Bishop Dewane’s Column

Novena of Masses
for Life

Click here for the Florida Catholic's special section on the pope's visit to the United States.

‘Sacred walls’ of Ave Maria

Bishop Frank J. Dewane makes the Sign of the Cross with Sacred Chrism at one of four locations on the interior of the Ave Maria Oratory during a dedication ceremony March 31.

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AVE MARIA | Bishop Frank J. Dewane makes the Sign of the Cross with Sacred Chrism at one of four locations on the interior of Ave Maria Oratory during a dedication ceremony March 31. The church was dedicated as a Quasi–Parish on the Feast of the Annunciation and will provide pastoral care for the students and staff of Ave Maria University and residents of the surrounding town of Ave Maria.
VIEW A PHOTO SLIDESHOW OF THE DEDICATION HERE.

Florida Catholic Web special for Pope’s visit debuts

A special Web presentation covering the visit of Pope Benedict’s XVI to the United States is now online. Over the next two weeks, we will be working to keep our readers informed with background articles, advance stories on how Floridians and others are preparing for this historic journey and, upon the pope’s arrival, near “real-time” coverage of his activities and events from Washington and New York. Read the full story HERE…

Long-sleeve drive another huge success

We asked for help. You responded — in a big way.

For the third year in a row, the Florida Catholic sponsored an annual Lenten campaign. Instead of almsgiving, we asked for “arms-giving,” because we sought long-sleeve cotton shirts for farmworkers throughout our state. MORE…

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Priests of diocese gather for chrism Mass

The chrism Mass is the largest annual gathering of the clergy and the time they renew their commitment to priestly service.

Holy oils blessed during chrism Mass

Rep. Galvano receives ‘Defensor Dignitatis’ award

The Bradenton legislator is honored for his work to protect and insure children.

Safe environment training teaches awareness

Classes are required for all who have contact with vulnerable people in the diocese.

Young people learn about social justice

Youth groups and high schools from across the diocese take active part in Leaven Conference

News Briefs

Pre-Cana conference comes to Central Deanery; Columbian Squires to lead hunger walk; Bishop to install acolytes; Holocaust victims to be remembered; End-of-life issues are topic of seminar.