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February 2, 2018On January 30 and 31, Catholics from across the state made the trip to Tallahassee to participate in Catholic Days at the Capitol. Advocacy efforts at this annual event can significantly impact the outcome of legislative proposals affecting the life and dignity of Florida's residents. This year, participants engaged the issues of Pregnancy Support Services, the McKay Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities and Death Penalty Repeal.
While in town, Catholic Days participants were briefed on the issues, met with lawmakers and/or their aides, toured the Capitol, observed the lawmaking process in action, posed for group photos with their bishops and enjoyed a luncheon and awards ceremony. The Red Mass, followed by a reception, concluded two days of activities.
During the Catholic Days luncheon on Wednesday, January 31, Senate President Joe Negron, District 25, Palm City, was presented with the Defensor Dignitatis award for his ongoing, courageous and valiant defense of the dignity of the human person.
Another Catholic Days highlight was the special visitor at our display table in the Capitol rotunda. A life-size, cardboard image of Pope Francis delighted Capitol visitors and workers alike. The "Holy Father" spent the day smiling and posing for all who wished to snap a quick photo or selfie.
Photo: President Negron poses with Bishop Barbarito (Left) and Archbishop Wenski (Right).
