Pamela S. Rhoades

✝️ The FCCB enjoyed their annual staff retreat with our chaplain, Fr. Tim Holeda of @stmcocathedral. It was a beautiful day of refreshment — filled with faith, food, and fellowship. We are so grateful for Fr. Tim's spiritual guidance and for time set apart to renew our hearts and strengthen our community. 🙏 Thank you, Fr. Tim! 🕊️

The 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is launching its journey this year from St. Augustine, FL! The pilgrimage officially begins Memorial Day weekend with Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche (where the first Mass was celebrated in 1565 at the founding of St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest continuously occupied settlement). From Northeast Florida, the pilgrimage will travel up the East Coast and conclude in Philadelphia on July 5, as part of America's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Visit @dosacatholics website for event info. All are invited! #eucharisticpilgrimage #catholic @america250fl #america250 @euchcongress

Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church and fearless witness to Christ. ✝ Rooted in deep prayer and love for the Eucharist, she lived a life of holiness that transformed the Church—boldly calling for renewal and even helping guide Pope Gregory XI to return the papacy to Rome. Her life reminds us that faith and courage can shape the world. St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us! 🙏 #StCatherineOfSiena #CatholicSaints

Today we celebrate the feast day of Saint Louis de Montfort, a French Catholic priest who was made a missionary apostolic by Pope Clement XI. He is famous for his Marian devotion and writing his notable works, True Devotion to Mary, and The Secret of the Rosary. “It was through the blessed Virgin Mary that Jesus Christ came into the world, and it is through her that He must reign in the world.” He is the patron saint of preachers. St. Louis de Montfort, pray for us!

Welcome to Catholic Days at the Capitol! Each year during the Florida legislative session, Catholics from across the state gather in Tallahassee to bring the light of faith to the public square and promote Catholic values through civic engagement. United with the bishops, event participants advocate for the protection of human life and dignity as lawmakers shape Florida's laws for the common good. By making the trip to our state capitol and lifting their voices, Catholic Days pilgrims help make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of all Floridians! #catholicdays #catholicdays2026

The Catholic bishops of Florida concluded the CDAC kickoff with a rosary, a perfect send-off for participants visiting the Capitol to meet with legislators during session on issues that protect and promote human life, dignity and the common good. #catholicdays #catholicdays2026

🏆And the award goes to…the Horkan Distinguished Catholic Leader Award was presented to Jim Towey this morning at the CDAC Legislative Breakfast. Jim is the founder and CEO of Aging with Dignity, and previously was legal counsel and advisor to Mother Teresa, president of two Catholic colleges, and a member of the White House Senior Staff under President George W. Bush. #catholicdays #catholicdays2026 L-R: Michael Sheedy, Executive Director, Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, Jim Towey, Archbishop Thomas Wenski