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- 1First Mass held at Fort Myers Beach church four years after Hurricane Ian▼First Mass held at Fort Myers Beach church four years after Hurricane Ian made landfall
A Catholic church at Fort Myers Beach, Florida has held its first Mass since Hurricane Ian made landfall there four years ago. The 2022 hurricane devastated the barrier island, badly damaging the church and forcing the congregation to worship elsewhere. The service marks a symbolic milestone in the community's long recovery, and residents are expressing relief and gratitude at finally being able to gather for worship on the site again.
- 2Bishop Agüero leads hurricane anniversary Mass in Fort Myers Beach▼Bishop Agüero brings hope to Church of the Ascension with Mass on anniversary of Hurricane Ian
Bishop Agüero celebrated a Mass at the Church of the Ascension marking the anniversary of Hurricane Ian, bringing a message of hope to a community still recovering from the storm. The service offered residents a moment to reflect on the destruction and on the rebuilding effort that has followed since the hurricane struck southwest Florida.