Bishop Emilio E. Biosca, O.F.M. Cap. announces restructuring of the Curia and appointments

Bishop Emilio E. Biosca, O.F.M. Cap., has restructured the curia of the Diocese of Venice in Florida and established a Bishop’s Advisory Committee (BAC). The committee is intended to assist the bishop with discernment and deliberation on important diocesan matters.

The BAC held its first preliminary meeting on October 20, 2026. Initial members include Vicar General Father David M. Vidal, Episcopal Vicar Father Robert Kantor, and Superintendent of Catholic Education Father John Belmonte, SJ. Sister Carmella DeCosty, SNJM, was appointed to the committee effective October 30, 2026. Sister Carmella has served the diocese for nearly 30 years in roles including Director of Education, Administrator of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat and Spirituality Center, and Director of Religious Education.

The committee met on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Catholic Center in Venice. Bishop Biosca will appoint additional members to the group, which will continue to meet on a regular basis.