Florida Catholic | Diocese of Venice

January 9, 2009

Novena of Masses
for Life

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Graduating with a purpose

Dan McGrail, pictured above at Cardinal Mooney High School, Kelsey McGregor and Kevin Sarlo are typical of more than 300 students graduating from the diocese’s three Catholic High Schools this year.

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SARASOTA | Dan McGrail, pictured above at Cardinal Mooney High School, Kelsey McGregor and Kevin Sarlo are typical of more than 300 students graduating from the diocese’s three Catholic High Schools this year. The Florida Catholic profiles these three students who are about to embark on the next chapter of their lives with a stronger Catholic faith to support them. Their profiles are here: Dan McGrail | Kelsey McGregor | Kevin Sarlo

Cardinal Maida celebrates Mass at Ave Maria

Cardinal Adam Maida, center, is shown with Father Robert Tatman, administrator of the Quasi-Parish of Ave Maria Oratory, left, and Bishop Frank J. Dewane. Cardinal Maida, who ordained Bishop Dewane, was at Ave Maria University to celebrate the Baccalaureate Mass May 9.

“Life in the Holy Spirit” culminates on Pentecost

‘First promise’ is a new beginning

A Port Charlotte woman makes her ‘first promise’ on a spiritual journey to become a member of the Secular Carmelites.

Confirmation: Continuation of the Catholic Journey

In the first part of a two part series, Father John J. Ludden explores the origins and the deeper meaning of the sacrament of confirmation.

Retreat in Mexico to create ‘formation of the heart’

Development of ‘spiritual qualities’ will be the focus of a retreat for Catholic charitable leaders from throughout the Americas.

New education director begins ‘listening tour’

Dr. Schwartz’ first week on the job is filled with meetings, learning and discerning.

News Briefs

Bishop to celebrate Mass honoring Opus Dei founder; Black Catholics to meet in June; Proceeds from school expo go to charity; Head of priestly fraternity to speak in Fort Myers; Computer supplies donated to St. Lucia; Annual music workshop held in Fort Myers; ‘Cougar Theater Camp’ coming; Safe Environment Training scheduled; Worldwide Marriage Encounter