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Catholic Days at the capitol
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2018 Catholic Days at the Capitol
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2018 Catholic Days at the Capitol Group Photos
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diocesan coordinators
For more information on this annual event contact your diocesan coordinator.
Archdiocese of Miami
Juan Guerra
(954) 981-2996
jguerra@theadom.org
Diocese of St. Augustine
May Oliver
(904) 262-3200
moliver@dosafl.com
Diocese of St. Petersburg
Sabrina Burton Schultz
(727) 344-1611, ext. 5325
sab@dosp.org
Diocese of Orlando
Deborah Stafford-Shearer
(407) 658-1818, ext. 1084
dshearer@cflcc.org
Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee
Deacon Raymond Aguado
(850) 435-3531
aguador@ptdiocese.org
Diocese of Palm Beach
Anna Hernandez-Diaz
(561) 775-9560
ahernandezdiaz@diocesepb.org
Diocese of Venice
Jeanne Berdeaux
(941) 441-1101
berdeaux@dioceseofvenice.org
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SAVE THE DATE!
Catholic Days at the Capitol
March 26-27, 2019 -
Make the Trip to Catholic Days at the Capitol and Make a Difference!
Each year Catholics from across the state gather in Tallahassee to participate in Catholic Days at the Capitol. This two-day event provides an opportunity for the faithful to put a call to political responsibility into action and to strengthen the presence of Catholic values in the public square. By joining together to advocate for laws that protect and defend human life and dignity, Catholic Floridians can give a voice to some of the most vulnerable and marginalized populations in our state and help promote the common good for all Florida residents.
Catholic Days activities include:- A legislative briefing on policy issues affecting human life and dignity
- Pre-scheduled meetings with lawmakers
- A luncheon for Catholic Days participants, Florida's bishops and legislators
- Group photos of each diocesan delegation with their bishop
- Tours of the current and historic capitol buildings
- The opportunity to view the legislative process in action
- Annual Red Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrated by the bishops of Florida to pray for those working in the legislative, judicial and executive branches of government
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2018 Catholic Days News
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February 2
On January 30 and 31, Catholics from across the state made the trip to Tallahassee to participate in Catholic Days at the Capitol. Advocacy efforts at this annual event can significantly impact the outcome of legislative proposals affecting the life and dignity of Florida's residents. This year, participants engaged the issues of Preganancy Support Services, the McKay Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilites and Death Penalty Repeal.Read More -
February 2
Catholic Days at the Capitol came to its official conclusion on the evening of January 31 with the 43rd annual Red Mass of the Holy Spirit at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More. The lay faithful, members of the Florida bench and bar, legislators, state agency officials, and others of good will joined the bishops in prayer and worship. Mass participants invoked the Holy Spirit, seeking divine inspiration and guidance for those who serve in the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government, and for members of the legal profession.Read More
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Defensor Awards
During years when the bishops of Florida designate Defensor award recipients, they are presented during the Catholic Days at the Capitol luncheon.
Defensor Vitae, Defender of Life
Presented in grateful appreciation for ongoing, courageous and valiant defense of the sanctity of life
Recipients:
Representative Larry Ahern, 2016
Representative Jennifer Sulllivan, 2016
Senator Thad Altman, 2014
Senator Ronda Storms, 2012
Representative Dennis Baxley, 2012
Representative Kelli Stargel, 2011
Senator Anitere Flores, 2008
Senator Paula Dockery, 2006
Representative Jeff Kottkamp, 2006
Senator Mike Fasano, 2005
Representative Aaron Bean, 2005
Senator Anna Cowin, 2004
Representative Sandra Murman, 2004
Defensor Dignitatis, Defender of Dignity
Presented in grateful appreciation for ongoing efforts to protect the human dignity of the residents of Florida
Recipients:
Senate President Joe Negron, 2018
Representative Jose Felix Diaz, 2017
Senator Rene Garcia, 2014
Senator Anitere Flores, 2013
Representative Steve Precourt, 2013
Senator JD Alexander, 2011
Representative Bill Galvano, 2008
Representative Mike Davis, 2007
Defensor Parentum, Defender of Parents
Presented in grateful appreciation for untiring, courageous and committed defense of parents in the education of their children
Recipients:
Representative Richard Corcoran, 2013
Senator Joe Negron, 2011
Representative Will Weatherford, 2010
Senator Stephen Wise, 2006