Tag: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church

Board denies Catholic Church plans

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board unanimously voted down a proposal by the Diocese of Venice to tear down the old Boca Grande Preschool building and construct a new chapel and office...

Our Lady campus expansion plans at Preservation Board

Above, views of the new building. Views at top are the south facade, and a view from the west. Bottom row, additional elevations. Lee County filings Lee County staff has recommended approval...

Preservation Board sets meeting on old preschool demo

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will consider the request to demolish an existing building at 240 Park Ave. at its June 10 meeting. The building is empty; it had been occupied by...

Our Lady gets reredos restoration after floods; organ is next on program

June 12, 2025
Sheila Evans
Community, News

At the end of May the sanctuary of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church looked remarkably like it did before the ravages of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The pews are back in place and the artwork...

Pews, kneelers return to Our Lady of Mercy

June 5, 2025
Sheila Evans
Community, News

There is a new sign that things are getting back to normal in Boca Grande. The artwork and pews are returning to Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. Fr. Anthony Hewitt, pastor, announced in his...

Holy Week services slated

The most solemn week of the Christian year is next week, known as Holy Week. It is really not a full week, but the number of special services and remembrances make five days seem much longer and...

Our Lady still needs renovations; progress on historic church

March 27, 2025
Sheila Evans
Featured News, News

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church is making progress in restoring their chapel following the hurricanes that devastated Boca Grande last fall. Fr. Anthony Hewitt, Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy, is...

Island churches make plans for Easter services, worship

March 20, 2025
Sheila Evans
Breaking News, News

Easter is almost a month away, but plans are under way among Boca Grande churches to honor the religious foundations of this holiday by holding special services on Easter Sunday and the week...

Preschool sets March date for reopening in Englewood

New location is only temporary; school will move back on island BY THE BOCA GRANDE PRESCHOOL Founded in 1989 with the mission of offering a rich learning environment to the young children...

Christmas Church Services

December 19, 2024
Staff Report
Events, News

Below are upcoming Christmas services on island. Lighthouse United Methodist Church December 24 • Family Service 5 p.m.• Traditional candlelight service 7 p.m. Our Lady of Mercy Catholic...