Ave Maria Catholics

Established between Naples and Ft Lauderdale in 2007, Ave Maria is the Catholic Community you've been looking for.

Nestled in the heart of Collier County, Florida and east of I-75 and Naples, Ave Maria is a vibrant and growing Catholic community.  A community where children ride their bicycles to a parochial school and folks walk to the grocery store. Our beautiful iconic Church is located in the heart of Ave Maria, surrounded by the Piazza with quaint restaurants, offices, and unique shops. Ave Maria University is bustling with activity just across the street. Head west to visit the beautiful Gulf Coast Beaches or head east to the bright lights and big cities of Miami and Ft. Lauderdale.

Ave Maria Parish welcomes you to our parish family and looks forward to having you be not only a part of our Parish Family but also a part of the Ave Maria community.  You will find many Catholic activities in and around town and feel free to read other sections of this website to learn more about them.  Ave Maria is a growing Catholic Community that has attracted Catholics from all over the United States and the world.  Even if you do not live in Ave Maria consider visiting Ave Maria and you might be surprised.  For many Catholics that live in Ave Maria this is how their journey started.  God might be calling you and your family.

You may request prayers for yourself or your immediate family by calling Ave Maria Parish at 239-261-5555.  These prayers needs may include illness, surgeries, death, accidents, baptisms, weddings, or other events.  Your request will be included in our parish prayer list which will be emailed to the Ave Prays Volunteers (Prayer Warriors).  

Please consider being a Prayer Warrior for our Parish.  The only requirement beyond prayers is for you to access your emails on a regular basis to receive the parish prayer list.

To volunteer as a Prayer Warrior, email your First Name, Last Name, Email, and Phone Number to avemariaprays(at)gmail.com.  God bless you for your time and prayers that make a difference.