The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Venice, United States of America, presented by Bishop Frank J. Dewane.

The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Emilio Biosca Agüero, O.F.M. Cap., until now parish priest of the Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Washington, as bishop of Venice, United States of America.

Curriculum vitae

Msgr. Emilio Biosca Agüero, O.F.M. Cap., was born on 15 December 1964 in Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America. He obtained a licentiate in theology from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington.

He was ordained a priest on 21 May 1994 for the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. He has held the following offices: missionary in Papua New Guinea (1994-2006), missionary in Cuba (2007-2018), and since 2018, parish priest of the Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Washington.

The Parish is grateful for the generosity of members past and present for their dedication of time, effort, talent and treasure to make this a vibrant parish. Please consider joining a ministry by contact the office at 941.778.4769 or Office@StBernardCC.org these include:

Respect Life, Hospitality (ushers), Lector, Holy Name Society (men), Women’s Guild, Eucharistic Ministry, Alter and Server Memorial Garden Care.

Engraved paving bricks to honor your loved ones at the Marian Grotto are available.  The cost of an engraved brick is $150.  Please see the details at the Women’s Guild Ministry link on the home page.  The announcement contains a down-loadable form for ordering bricks.

Can We Help You? Those in need of financial aid who live, work or worship on Anna Maria Island or have children attending AMI Elementary School are eligible. Call AID at 941.725.2433. Cornelia Zanetti, President.

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WALKING WITH MOMS IN NEED

All parishioners will want to learn about “Walking with Moms in Need,” a new program which educates Parish staff and the faithful where to send a pregnant
woman in need (https://dioceseofvenice.org/ walking-with-moms-in-need)