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Behind all of the fun and games which take place during the celebration of Catholic Schools Week each year is Faith, which shines forth in everything that is done at all 15 of the Diocesan Catholic schools.
Catholic Schools Week 2026 (Jan. 25 to 31) provided an annual opportunity to celebrate and share the good news about Catholic Schools. The theme, “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community,” focused on the important spiritual, academic, and societal...

Many people today, including here in the Diocese of Venice, feel increasingly powerless and anxious in the face of the growing violence, injustice and social unrest happening in the United States. The current climate of fear and polarization does not...

In anticipation of the Memorial of St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr, Bishop Frank J. Dewane, along with the priests and Deacons of Epiphany Cathedral in Venice, blessed the throats of the faithful following Mass on Feb. 1, 2026.
On the Memorial of St. Blaise, Feb. 3, 2026, the Blessing of Throats is common practice. Because the feast fell on a weekday, Bishop Dewane said the blessing was being offered for those with busy schedules who might otherwise be unable to attend Mass...

Among its many efforts to the Catholic Community Foundation of Southwest Florida, Inc. administers the Fund for the Care of the Migrant Poor.
The exclusive purpose of the Fund is to provide annual grants to organizations and programs within the Diocese of Venice in Florida that help improve the health, education, and welfare of migrants in the Diocese of Venice in Florida....