Catholic Democrats of Florida

Welcome to the Catholic Democrats of Florida!

Our new organization is drawing on the rich intellectual and political traditions of Florida to bring the implications of Catholic Social Teaching to bear on our public life.

US Bishops conclude meeting in Orlando, dealing with a broad array of liturgical and other issues

The USCCB concluded its semi-annual meeting on June 14, after a lively debate about a new 700-page translation of the Roman Missal. A summary of the proceedings suggested that the bishops had also accepted a report from John Jay College...

Posted by Catholic Democrats Staff on June 19, 2008 at 11:15 AM

Bishops applaud accord between Florida farmworkers and Burger King

Following a week at the negotiating table with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, Burger King officials agreed May 23 to pay an additional penny per pound to the Florida farmworkers who harvest their tomatoes. See full story....

Posted by Catholic Democrats Staff on May 29, 2008 at 12:53 PM

Successful Catholic Ministry Summit concluded in Orlando

Catholic ministry leaders detailed lifelong learning, collaborative ministry, solid formation and a greater need to encourage diverse leadership as crucial to the further growth of a healthy church on the last day of an unprecedented summit meeting. "Emerging models require...

Posted by Catholic Democrats Staff on April 27, 2008 at 9:35 AM

Clinton pushing for seating of Florida delegates

February 22, 2008, 3:15 pm Clinton Plans to Press for Florida and Michigan DelegatesBy Katharine Q. Seelye So much for a valedictory speech. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton told Texas Monthly this morning that she plans to push for the delegates...

Posted by Catholic Democrats Staff on March 6, 2008 at 11:48 PM