Upcoming Important events within the Diocese

Pope Francis Prayer Intention for July - We pray for the elderly, who represent the roots and memory of a people; may their experience and wisdom help young people to look towards the future with hope and responsibility. 

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Ukraine Relief

As the world continues to pray for peace and for the victims of the war in Ukraine, the Diocese of Venice has made it possible for the faithful to support charitable relief and assist in providing humanitarian aid, as well as necessary recovery efforts. Donations may be sent to the Diocese of Venice, with “Ukraine” indicated in the memo or note line at the following address: Diocese of Venice in Florida, Ukraine Relief, 1000 Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285, or visit https://dioceseofvenice.org/ways-to-give/ and click the donate button. Also, please keep the people of the Ukraine in your prayers. ​

"Witnessing Faith with Bishop Dewane"

Join Bishop Frank J. Dewane for his monthly radio program on Relevant Radio on 106.7 FM and 1410 AM in Fort Myers and 93.3 FM (NEW) and 1660 AM and in Naples. "Witnessing Faith with Bishop Dewane" can be heard at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, June 24. Outside of the listening area, access to the program is available at https://dioceseofvenice.org/our-bishop/relevant-radio-podcasts.

Prayer for Safety During Hurricane Season

The 2022 Hurricane Season began on June 1 and continues until November 30. All are encouraged to pray for protection from the storms that can and have threatened Southwest Florida. The potential devastation as witnessed by previous hurricanes reinforces the fact that we need to pray for God’s protection and care during these next months. (CLICK HERE for a copy of a prayer in English and CLICK HERE for a copy of a prayer in Spanish.) ​

Walking with Moms in Need

Many parishes are actively promoting the Walking with Moms in Need program to help parishioners know to send pregnant women in need to their local pregnancy help center. If you haven’t yet ordered prayer cards, business cards or posters (as shown at www.dioceseofvenice.org/respectlife), a small supply is still available. Contact Jeanne Berdeaux at Berdeaux@dioceseofvenice.org or 941-374-1068 to place an order. Bulletin ads are available online. For guidance for Parish staff or a volunteer coordinator, please contact Jeanne Berdeaux.

“Two Become One” Seminar ​

​- The last of the “Two Become One” Sacramental Marriage Retreats is scheduled for September 10 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 1301 Center Road, Venice. Registration is at 9:00 a.m. and the seminar ends at 5:00 p.m. A specially prepared volunteer team share their experiences and information with the intention of enabling couples to be more aware of the privileges and responsibilities of a Sacramental Marriage. The retreat is designed to be completed after the couple has done the initial consultation with their priest. Please visit https://dioceseofvenice.regfox.com/two-become-one-2022 for the required pre-registration. If you have any questions, please contact Carrie Harkey at 941-484-9543 or harkey@dioceseofvenice.org.

Spiritual Exercises in Spanish ​
Ejercicios Espirituales En Español ​

Ignatian Spanish Preached Retreats will be offered at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center, 3989 South Moon Dr. Venice. Registration is now open via RegFox on the dates here provided. For further information please visit our Pastoral Hispana Facebook, e-mail us at pastoralhispana@dioceseofvenice.org and/or contact us by phone at 941-484-9543. (Please CLICK HERE to register with a QR Code.)
• June 24-26: Women Retreat (Level 1) - Rooms available: 20
https://dioceseofvenice.regfox.com/062422-ficha-de-inscripcion-para-ejercicios-espiritualesmujeres-nivel1
• July 8-10: Men Retreat (Level 1) - Rooms available: 20
https://dioceseofvenice.regfox.com/07822-ficha-de-inscripcion-para-ejercicios-espiritualeshombres-nivel1
• July 15-17: Women Retreat (Level 2) - Rooms available: 20
https://dioceseofvenice.regfox.com/071522-ficha-de-inscripcion-para-ejercicios-espirituales-mujeres-nivel

​Retiros Ignacianos predicados en español ofrecidos en Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center, 3989 South Moon Dr. Venice. La inscripción ya está abierta en Regfox en las fechas aquí indicadas. Para información adicional por favor visite nuestra página de Pastoral Hispana en Facebook, envíenos un correo electrónico a pastoralhispana@dioceseofvenice.org o llámenos al (941) 484-9543. (HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para registrarse con un QR Code.)
• Junio 24-26: Retiro Mujeres (Nivel 1) - Cuartos disponibles: 20
https://dioceseofvenice.regfox.com/062422-ficha-de-inscripcion-para-ejercicios-espiritualesmujeres-nivel1
• Julio 8-10: Retiro Hombres (Nivel 1) - Cuartos disponibles: 20
https://dioceseofvenice.regfox.com/07822-ficha-de-inscripcion-para-ejercicios-espiritualeshombres-nivel1
• Julio 15-17: Retiro Mujeres Nivel 2 - Cuartos disponibles: 20
https://dioceseofvenice.regfox.com/071522-ficha-de-inscripcion-para-ejercicios-espirituales-mujeres-nivel2
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Free Rosary Repair Service 

​Send your broken rosaries in a padded envelope to Betty and Dick Holden, 7930 Estero Blvd. #502, Fort Myers, FL 33931. Rosaries will be repaired and returned within the week of receipt. Donations of old rosaries are also accepted which will be repaired and sent to missions. Include a note indicating repair or donation. For more details, please call 239-463-3993 or email holdenbnd@gmail.com.

National Eucharistic Revival

A three-year revival of devotion to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist begins with the Diocesan phase, from June 19, 2022, through June 11, 2023, and will include a Eucharistic Congress. Stay tuned for more information! To learn more about the National Eucharistic Revival, visit https://eucharisticrevival.org. There you will find a free online course from Bishop Cozzens, “The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church,” which can be utilized in parishes, small groups, or for individual study. Bishop Cozzens is head of the Committee for Evangelization and Catechesis for the USCCB. For a Prayer for the Eucharistic Revival please CLICK HERE for English and CLICK HERE for Spanish. 

Religious Freedom Week 2022 ​

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is once again promoting the celebration of Religious Freedom Week beginning Wednesday, June 22 to Wednesday, June 29. Each year the week encompasses the period between the Memorial of Saints Thomas More & John Fisher, through the Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul. The theme for this year is Life and Dignity for All. As we approach the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, we are especially mindful of the debates around our country about abortion. The Church plays a crucial role in both bearing witness to the gospel of life and serving all who will be affected by these discussions and their outcomes. Learn how you can pray, reflect, and act to promote religious freedom at www.usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek.

Sign Up for Digital Florida Catholic

​The Florida Catholic e-Edition is FREE! Keep up to date on the latest news from across the Diocese of Venice by signing up now for the weekly digital paper at https://dioceseofvenice.org/news/. The Florida Catholic also includes Catholic news from Florida, the U.S., and the Vatican. (Website and bulletin editors, please use this link for the latest e-Edition website: http://Venice.thefloridacatholic.org.) 

Safe Environment Training

As part of the Safe Environment Program, the Diocese of Venice requires that all employees and those volunteers who work with children and/or vulnerable adults be fingerprinted and complete online training in Safe Environment prior to beginning employment or volunteering. For further information, please visit https://dioceseofvenice.org/offices/programs/safeenvironment/. Report any abuse against minors to the Florida Department of Children and Families at 800-962-2873. Further, if Diocesan personnel or volunteers are involved, also notify the Diocesan Victims Assistance Coordinator, Susan Benton, at 941-416-6114.

Day of Reflection for Sacramental Marriage 

The Diocese of Venice Office of Family Life is hosting a one-day seminar for couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage on Saturday, July 16 at St. Agnes Parish, 7775 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples. The day is designed to offer couples a deeper awareness of the privileges and responsibilities of marriage. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with the retreat beginning promptly at 10:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. Lunch is provided. The fee is $50.00 per couple. Please contact Carrie Harkey at harkey@dioceseofvenice.org or 941-484-9543 for further information or to register.

Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help ​

​All are welcome to attend the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 11:15 a.m., Monday, June 27 in the St. Joseph Chapel on the grounds of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center, 3989 S. Moon Drive, Venice to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. In preparation, you are invited to pray a novena starting Saturday, June 18. The daily prayers are published on the website at www.olph-retreat.org. The Fall 3-night, 5-night, and 7-night private, directed retreat schedule is also published on the website. To learn more about a private retreat and to register, please visit www.olph-retreat.org or call 941-486-0233.

Do You Need Help? ​

​If you need assistance from Catholic Charities for food, financial assistance, or tele-mental health counseling, please call 941-355-4680 in Sarasota/Manatee/DeSoto/Hardee/Highlands Counties; 239-390-2928 in Charlotte/Lee/Hendry/Glades Counties; and 239-793-0059 in
Collier County between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 pm., Monday to Friday. 

​Tele-Mental Health Counseling Services 

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice Inc. is offering Mental Health Counseling for adults and children provided by licensed mental health therapists. If you or someone you know is feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, helpless, or overwhelmed, Catholic Charities can help. For more information on this no fee service, please call 239-455-2655. 

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