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Catholic Days Returns to In-Person Event - February 1-2, 2022
Each year during the legislative session, Catholics from across the state gather in Florida's capital city to put their faith and civic responsibility into action.
2022 Catholic Days activities include:- A legislative briefing on policy issues affecting human life and dignity
- Pre-scheduled meetings with lawmakers
- An awards breakfast for Catholic Days participants, Florida's bishops and legislators (replaces luncheon held in previous years)
- Group photos of each diocesan delegation with their bishop
- The opportunity to view the legislative process in action
- 47th 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
Tentative Participant Schedule of Events
Join the bishops of Florida in Tallahassee for Catholic Days at the Capitol, February 1-2, 2022!
Pre-Registration is required. Please register with your diocese. See registration links below.
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Diocesan Coordinators and Registration
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Please register with your diocese. For more information contact your diocesan coordinator.
Archdiocese of Miami
Rebecca Brady
(954) 981-2922
rbrady@theadom.org
Registration
Diocese of Orlando
Leidy Rivas
(407) 658-1818, ext. 1084
lrivas@cflcc.org
Registration
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Diocese of Palm Beach
Deanna Herbst-Hoosac
(561) 360-3330
dherbst@ccdpb.org
Registration
Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee
Aida Bone
(850) 435-3532
bonea@ptdiocese.org
Registration
Diocese of St. Augustine
May Oliver
(904) 262-3200
moliver@dosafl.com
Registration
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Diocese of St. Petersburg
Sabrina Burton Schultz
(727) 344-1611, ext. 5325
sab@dosp.org
Registration
Diocese of Venice
Jeanne Berdeaux
(941) 441-1101
berdeaux@dioceseofvenice.org
Registration
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2021 Catholic Days Highlights
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February 8
On February 2-3, faithful citizens from across Florida connected online to participate in a virtual Catholic Days at the Capitol. Michael Sheedy, FCCB executive director, called the proceedings to order, which included a briefing on key legislative proposals, an interactive Q and A, diocesan breakout sessions, and the presentation of the Defensor Vitae award to Rep. Erin Grall. There were also opportunities to join in prayer, including a rosary led by the bishops of Florida and the Red Mass of the Holy Spirit.Read More -
February 8
The Most Reverend William A. Wack, CSC, bishop of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, celebrated the 46th Annual Red Mass of the Holy Spirit on February 3, 2021 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Tallahassee.Read More -
February 8
The bishops are deeply appreciative of the service rendered by all members of the legislature, and they recognize special and notable achievements in the public square. This year, they are pleased to present the Defensor Vitae / Defender of Life Award to The Honorable Erin Grall, Florida House of Representatives, District 54, Vero Beach.Read More
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Photo Albums
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Defensor Award Recipients
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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 Erin Grall, 2021
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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