Ladies of Charity is a local chapter of a national organization, the Ladies of Charity of the United States of America. The Ladies meet monthly and they volunteer in Immokalee schools, the Guadalupe soup kitchen and clothing bank. The Ladies also visit local nursing homes to assist residents who want to attend Mass. In addition, they are available to provide friendly visits and to perform simple errands for the elderly and homebound.
In Memory of Bishop Frank J. Dewane. With sadness, the Diocese of Venice has confirmed the passing of Most Reverend Frank J. Dewane, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Venice. Click here for the Diocese of Venice Press release. Click here for Bishop Frank Dewane’s Biography.
Funeral Services for Bishop Emeritus
The Most Reverend Frank J. Dewane
Tuesday, October 13
Beginning on Tuesday, October 13, at 4:00 p.m., Bishop Frank J. Dewane will lie in state at the Epiphany Cathedral Parish Center, 310 Sarasota Street, in Venice. (The Viewing will be held at the Parish Center as Epiphany Cathedral is currently under renovation.)
The service will commence with the recitation of the Most Holy Rosary, by the clergy and faithful, from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., followed by Evening Prayer, presided by His Excellency, Bishop Emilio E Biosca, O.F.M. Cap. Immediately after, the faithful may approach the casket and devoutly pay their respects to Bishop Dewane. Bishop Dewane will lie in state in Venice until 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14.
Wednesday, October 14
On Wednesday, October 14, at 10 a.m., Morning Prayer will take place at St. John XXIII Catholic Church, 13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers, while Bishop Dewane lies in state. The Funeral Mass for Bishop Dewane will follow at St. John XXIII Catholic Church beginning at 2:00 p.m. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be presided by His Excellency, Archbishop James F. Checchio of New Orleans. His Excellency, Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis will deliver the funeral homily.
The Rite of Committal and Burial will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, at Epiphany Cathedral Parish in Venice. Bishop Dewane will be laid to rest in the Epiphany Cathedral Bishops’ crypt.
All of the faithful are welcome to attend the Viewing, Morning Prayer, and Funeral Mass. For those unable to attend, the Funeral Mass will also be livestreamed at dioceseofvenice.com/li.
