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Save the Date: Janaury 28-29, 2020
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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 breakfast 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 concelebrated by the bishops of Florida to pray for those working in the legislative, judicial and executive branches of government
History of the Red Mass
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diocesan coordinators
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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
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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@ccdpb.org
Deanna Herbst-Hoosac
(561) 360-3330
dherbst@ccdpb.org
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Diocese of Venice
Jeanne Berdeaux
(941) 441-1101
berdeaux@dioceseofvenice.org
CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE: Catholic Days at the Capitol is a private event sponsored by the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB). The FCCB reserves the right to restrict admission to any and all events to persons whose participation and actions are consistent with the FCCB’s positions and mission. The FCCB reserves the unrestricted right to revoke the license granted by a person’s registration by an offer to refund the cost of their registration. It further reserves the right to exclude without refund anyone who misbehaves or exhibits inappropriate conduct.
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News
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June 7
On Wednesday, June 5, a fire was set at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Tallahassee. The church is the location where the Red Mass of the Holy Spirit is celebrated annually by the bishops of Florida during Catholic Days at the Capitol.Read More -
April 1
On March 26-27, 2019, nearly 400 Catholics from across the state convened in Tallahassee to participate in Catholic Days at the Capitol. With a record crowd in attendance, including over 70 high school students, participants from as near as the local Tallahassee community to as far south as Cutler Bay in Miami-Dade County put their faith into action in Florida's capital city.Read More -
April 1
While in town for Catholic Days at the Capitol, the bishops of Florida were able to visit with Senate President Bill Galvano. The bishops engaged with the president on a range of issues, including abortion, the death penalty, parental choice in education, criminal justice, immigration reform, and access to health care.Read More -
March 29
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Raoul G. Cantero, III, former Florida Supreme Court Justice, was honored on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, with the Thomas A. Horkan, Jr. Distinguished Catholic Leader Award. The award was presented at the annual Catholic Days at the Capitol luncheon attended by the Catholic bishops of Florida, current Florida Supreme Court Justices, state lawmakers, and nearly 400 Catholic faithful from across the state.Read More
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Photo Albums
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2019 CDAC Diocese Group Photos
8 Photos
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2019 Red Mass
45 Photos
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2019 CDAC Luncheon
50 Photos
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Defensor Awards
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During years when the bishops of Florida designate Defensor award recipients, they are presented during the Catholic Days at the Capitol luncheon.
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
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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
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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
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