Bishops of Florida Meet with Governor and First Lady

While attending Catholic Days activities in Tallahassee, the bishops of Florida also had the opportunity to meet with Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Anne Scott at the Governor's Mansion. On January 31 over breakfast, the bishops discussed with their hosts issues of importance to the Church. Areas addressed included pro-life concerns, parental empowerment in education, immigration, and religious freedom. The bishops have been meeting with governors for the past three decades. These annual meetings have helped to establish a respectful working relationship between the Church and our state government, so that they can partner to serve Florida's most vulnerable residents and promote the common good.

In recognition of the governor's shared commitment to Florida's heritage, the bishops presented Governor and First Lady Scott with a replica of the  Florida Catholic Heritage Monument. The Florida Catholic Heritage Monument commemorates Florida's Catholic cultural heritage and symbolizes the rich diversity of our state's communities past and present. The monument hangs on the FCCB building in downtown Tallahassee.