Catholic Days at the Capitol
Florida’s Bishops invite you to join them in Tallahassee to advocate for the protection of human life and dignity as lawmakers continue the important work of shaping Florida’s laws and future for the common good. Each year during the legislative session, Catholics from across the state gather in Florida’s capital city to put their faith and civic responsibility into action. Attendance at CDAC is an extension of the work of the FCCB and our conduct reflects not only on our diocese and our bishop but the entire conference of bishops of Florida.
Catholic Days activities include:
- A legislative briefing on policy issues affecting human life and dignity
- Pre-scheduled meetings with lawmakers
- A breakfast for Catholic Days participants, Florida’s bishops and legislators
- Group photos of each diocesan delegation with their bishop
- Tours of the current and historic capitol buildings
- The opportunity to view the legislative process in action
- Annual Red Mass of the Holy Spirit concelebrated by the bishops of Florida to pray for those working in the legislative, judicial and executive branches of government
If you are interested in attending CDAC with the Diocese of St. Augustine, please fill out the interest form here. The deadline to submit your interest form is January 2, 2026. Spots are limited and submissions in the interest form do not guarantee participation. Those accepted will be sent a link to a registration form.
The next Catholic Days at the Capitol are February 10-11, 2026, Tallahassee, FL. Download the information here:
- Flyer (Coming Soon)
- Map (Coming Soon)
- DOSA Registration Form (Coming Soon)
- Participate Schedule (Coming Soon)
Locally, the Office of Human Life & Dignity facilitates a Legislative Action Committee as an ongoing direct action in support of CDAC and relevant legislative issues. For more information about the Legislative Action Committee or Catholic Days at the Capitol, contact Maureen Shilkunas at mshilkunas@dosafl.com. To learn more about this annual event and to view a listing of the diocesan coordinators in the state of Florida, visit https://www.flaccb.org/cdac.