Diocese of Venice 25th Anniversary 1984-2009
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World Refugee Day 2009 celebrated

Children enjoy get hosed down during the ninth annual World Refugee Day Celebration June 20 at Sugden Regional Park in East Naples, sponsored by Catholic Charities of Collier County. Firefighters sprayed the water as part of a day filled of fun and games. More than 100 refugees participated in the day which was intended to encourage other refugee to come forward and receive help.

 
EAST NAPLES | Children enjoy get hosed down during the ninth annual World Refugee Day Celebration June 20 at Sugden Regional Park in East Naples, sponsored by Catholic Charities of Collier County. Firefighters sprayed the water as part of a day filled of fun and games. More than 100 refugees participated in the day which was intended to encourage other refugee to come forward and receive help. Read the complete story here.

Epiphany students collect over 22,000 soda can tabs

VENICE | In an effort to aid an organization known for helping children who are burned, students at Epiphany Cathedral School spent the entire year bringing in their soda can tabs one or two at a time. Those tabs were collected and gathered throughout the year, ultimately totaling more than 18 pounds or 22,806 tabs, which were then brought in mid-June to the Shriners Center in Sarasota.

The collection of the tabs started with the inspiration of middle school language arts teacher Beth Donofrio. MORE...

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Vacation Bible school includes learning, fun

What is summer without some fun with a little religion thrown in for good measure?

Coalition for Life reflects on productive year

The plight of area pregnancy centers is discussed.

San Antonio Parish receives relic of patron saint

With the presentation, which occurred on the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua, the parish now has a relic of its patron saint.

Dreams Are Free student wins card contest

Christina Gudger is the second student in the diocese to win the Holy Child Association Christmas Card Contest in two years.

Summer Institute offers teachers opportunity to learn

More than 100 teachers gathered recently for the diocesan sponsored continuing education program.

Bishop Emeritus John Nevins: 50 years as a priest

Diocese joins in the celebration of the bishop’s golden jubilee.

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