CATHOLIC DAYS AT THE CAPITOL - TALLAHASSEE

MARCH 18 - 20, 2025

DIOCESE OF VENICE GROUP COORDINATOR - TAVIA AMES

941-374-1068 (cell) 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  FEBRUARY 18, 2025

SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY!

 BUS SCHEDULE 

****(Schedule subject to change) 

TUESDAY, March 18 (pick-up locations tentative/to be determined)

5:00 AM       Rhodora Donahue Academy, 4955 Seton Way, Ave Maria

6:00 AM       St. John XXIII, 13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers

6:30 AM       St. Therese Church, 20115 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 

7:00 AM       San Antonio Church, 24445 Rampart Blvd. Port Charlotte

7:30 AM       Diocese of Venice Catholic Center, 1000 Pinebrook Road, Venice 

8:00 AM        Our Lady of the Angels Church, 12905 East State Road 70, Lakewood Ranch

****Bring lunch to eat at rest stop

2:30 PM       Donald L. Tucker Civic Center

                     505 West Pensacola St., Tallahassee

                     (Reception 2:30-3:00 PM; program 3:00-4:15 PM) 

4:15 PM    Depart for hotel to check in

                                Best Western Plus                                             

                                          2727 Graves Road                                                         

                                    Tallahassee                                                               

                                            850-562-7200                                                                  

NOTE:  Make your own hotel reservations at the phone number above under room block DIOCESE OF VENICE. Reserve room (single or double) for 2 nights (March 18 & 19, departure on March 20).  Group rate is $154/night plus 12.5% tax.  Hotel cancellations or "no show" may result in one night's charge depending on cancellation date.  All unreserved rooms will be released on February 18. 

5:30 PM        Diocesan Mass/Dinner/Planning Meeting - Location to be determined

8:00 PM         Return to hotel 

WEDNESDAY, March 19

7:00 AM         Depart for Civic Center Legislative Breakfast

7:30 AM         Photos with Bishops (our time to be determined)

8:00 AM         Legislative Breakfast Buffet and Award(s) Presentation

8:45 AM         Closing Remarks

8:55 AM         Closing Prayer/Dismissal/Depart for Capitol 

9:15 AM         Legislative Appointments/Sessions/Committee Meetings/Tours

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM      Lunch on your own (Capitol Cafe or other location)

5:30 PM         Leave Capitol for St. Thomas More Co-Cathedral (arrive by 6:00 PM)

                         800 West Tennessee St.

6:30 PM         Red Mass at Co-Cathedral & Reception (light refreshments provided)

8:15 PM         Board bus to return to hotel (approximately)

THURSDAY, March 20

7:00 AM        Mass in Best Western Plus Board Room - 1st floor

7:30 AM         Breakfast at hotel

8:15 AM         Depart hotel for home 

11:30 AM       Lunch stop at Cracker Barrel/Brooksville, Exit 301 - approximate time 

3:00 PM          Our Lady of the Angels, State Road 70, Lakewood Ranch (I-75, Exit 217)

3:30 PM          Diocese of Venice Catholic Center, 1000 Pinebrook Road, Venice        

4:00 PM          San Antonio Church, 24445 Rampart Blvd., Port Charlotte               

4:30 PM          St. Therese Church, 20115 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers

5:00 PM          St. John XXIII, 13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers (I-75, Exit 131)

6:00 PM           Rhodora Donahue Academy, 4955 Seton Way, Ave Maria

*Drop off times depend on traffic and length of lunch stop; locations tentative depending on needs of participants.

For more information contact Tavia Ames

[email protected] or 941-374-1068