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Election Results from the 57th Diocesan Convention
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		Diocesan Daughters of the King Service Project Donates over 1,200 items to help the children
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		Watch the Sermons from the 57th Diocesan Convention
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New Season of Partnership and Hope for the Diocese of Florida
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		The Very Reverend Cesar Olivero June 12, 1959 – July 20, 2025
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		The Right Reverend Telésforo Alexander Isaac January 5, 1929 – July 4, 2025
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		Five Representatives from Diocese Attend College for Congregational Development
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		The Diocese of Southwest Florida’s Hurricane Ian Recovery Program Reaches a Milestone
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		The Diocese of Southwest Florida’s School For Ministry Awarded Iona Collaborative Grant
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		The Rev. Dr. Carla B. McCook Called to Serve Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia as New Canon to the Ordinary
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		Bishop Douglas Scharf Appoints Missioner for Youth and Young Adult Ministries
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		New Community Meditation Room Unveiled
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		Living as a People of Hope
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		Bishop Dabney T. Smith Service of Remembrance and Dedication
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		DaySpring Announces Director of Camp and Outdoors
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		Bishop Douglas Scharf Appoints Provost of the Cathedral Church of St. Peter
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		Deacon Ordination December 7, 2024
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		The Right Reverend Dabney T. Smith
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		Convention Update 10.7.2024
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		Christ Episcopal Church in Bradenton Calls a New Rector
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		Holy Trinity’s Backpack Program Supports Sandy Lane Elementary
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		Diocese of Southwest Florida Announces New DaySpring Executive Director
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		The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe elected 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church
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		Benison Farm Receives Grant from The Episcopal Church
 
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“Rooted and Grounded in Love,” the Homily from the 54th Annual Convention
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54th Annual Diocesan Convention Election Results, Survey, and More
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St. Mark’s in Tampa Provides Financial Grants to Three Local Non-Profit Organizations
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All Souls, Ft. Myers Calls The Rev. Brian Cleary as Priest-in-Charge
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The Rev. Deacon S. Michael Kitt has been named Archdeacon of the Diocese of Southwest Florida.
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St. Paul’s Wesley Chapel Raises $2,865 for Helping Hands Food Pantry
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St. Bartholomew’s Calls the Rev. Ethan Cole as Rector
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View Photos from the Consecration of the Rt. Rev. Douglas F. Scharf
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Diocesan House Participates in Dismantling Racism Training
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St. Clements offers Pet-Friendly Sundays