About Corpus Christi · Naples, Florida
Corpus Christi Chapel is a Catholic chapel in Naples, Florida, in the Diocese of Venice, that celebrates the Traditional Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form) and serves the faithful of Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Golden Gate, and Ave Maria. It is entrusted to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (F.S.S.P.), a Society of Apostolic Life erected by the Church in 1988 to preserve the traditions of the Latin Liturgy. Founded in 2017 as an extension of the FSSP's Christ the King Parish apostolate in Sarasota, the chapel currently worships in temporary quarters at 5975 Golden Gate Parkway with the long-term aim of constructing its own church building. Mass is offered in Latin with both Low Mass and High Mass (Sung Mass) on Sundays, complemented by daily Mass, confessions, and Eucharistic Adoration.
- Established
- 2017
- Patron
- Corpus Christi (Body of Christ)
- Rector
- Rev. Timothy van Zee, F.S.S.P. (Chaplain)
- Diocese
- Diocese of Venice in Florida (Deanery: Southern/Central)
Why belong here
Corpus Christi Chapel offers Catholics in southwest Florida the full traditional Latin liturgical life centered on the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, celebrated by priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter. Worshippers find a robust schedule of daily and Sunday Masses (Low Mass and High Mass), daily confessions, hourly Eucharistic Adoration, and ongoing formation through RCIA and First Communion classes. The community is small enough to know one another yet active enough to sustain a children's choir, first Friday and first Saturday devotions, Stations of the Cross in Lent, and a building fund for its future parish church — making it an ideal spiritual home for families seeking reverent, traditional Catholic worship.
Mass times at Corpus Christi
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday–Saturday: 7:00 AM (before 7:30/8:30 AM Mass)
- Wednesday–Friday: 5:00 PM (before the 5:30 PM Mass, regular schedule)
- Sunday: 7:00 AM (before 7:30 AM Low Mass) and 9:00 AM (before 9:30 AM High Mass)
- Lent/Easter extended confessions: Saturday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM (as announced)
- Diocesan-wide Reconciliation times: Friday 4:00–8:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM during Holy Week
Adoration times
- Monday–Saturday (summer schedule): 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM (after the 7:30 AM Mass)
- Special/vigil Adoration as announced (e.g., Thursday before First Friday: 6:15 AM – 7:15 AM)
- First Friday evenings: Eucharistic Adoration follows the 5:30 PM sung Mass until midnight
Welcome & Identity
Corpus Christi Chapel describes itself as 'a mission of Christ the King Parish in Sarasota, an apostolate established in 2007 by the Diocese of Venice at the service of those who desire a traditional parish life centered around the traditional Latin Liturgy.' The Naples chapel has extended this full-time apostolate to the Fort Myers-Naples area since 2017, with the long-term aim of building its own church.
- Mission of Christ the King Parish, Sarasota (FSSP)
- Established in Naples 2017
- Aims to construct its own church
The FSSP Connection
The chapel is entrusted to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (F.S.S.P.), a Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Rite erected by the Church in 1988. The FSSP's mission is the preservation of the traditions of the Latin Liturgy for the sanctification of souls. The parish directs visitors to the international FSSP website, the FSSP North American Province, the Missive blog, and the Confraternity of St. Peter for those who wish to support the apostolate through prayer.
- Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) – Pontifical Society of Apostolic Life, erected 1988
- International FSSP: https://fssp.com/
- Confraternity of St. Peter (spiritual support)
Sacramental Life
The full sacramental life of the Traditional Latin Rite is available: daily Holy Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation before every Mass, Confirmation, First Holy Communion preparation, and the adult RCIA program. Confessions are heard starting one hour before each Mass on weekdays and Sundays, with extended times announced during Lent and Holy Week.
- Confession daily before Mass (Mon–Sat 7:00 AM; Wed–Fri 5:00 PM)
- Sunday confessions: 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM
- RCIA: 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 9:30–10:30 AM (Fr. van Zee & Fr. Duffy)
- First Holy Communion class series (4 in-person sessions)
Faith Formation & RCIA
Corpus Christi Chapel runs an ongoing RCIA program for adults seeking initiation into the Catholic Church or completing their sacraments. Classes meet on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, available either in-person at the chapel or online. There is also a four-session in-person First Holy Communion preparation class, capped with a written test on the final Saturday.
- RCIA – 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9:30–10:30 AM, in-person or online
- Taught by Fr. Timothy van Zee, FSSP and Fr. Joseph Duffy, FSSP
- Contact: [email protected]
- First Holy Communion – 4 in-person classes plus final written test
Clergy
The chapel is presently staffed by two FSSP priests, listed by the Diocese of Venice and confirmed on the FSSP's own Naples apostolate page.
- Rev. Timothy van Zee, F.S.S.P. – Chaplain
- Rev. Joseph Duffy, F.S.S.P. – Assistant Chaplain (appointed July 1, 2024)
Building Project & Future Church
A central goal of the apostolate is the construction of Corpus Christi's own dedicated parish church, with a building fund already promoted on the parish site. As of mid-2026 the community continues to worship in its rented space at 5975 Golden Gate Parkway, and capital improvements such as the installation of permanent pews are underway (June 16–19, 2026, scheduled pew installation temporarily closed the chapel to public Mass).
- Building fund actively promoted on the parish site
- Permanent pews installation scheduled June 2026
- Current worship site: 5975 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples
Getting Involved / Support
Catholics wishing to support the chapel can register as active members (required to request Mass intentions), join the Confraternity of St. Peter for spiritual support, or contribute to the building fund for the future church. The bulletin page is updated regularly with announcements, schedule changes, and event highlights.
- Register as an active member (required for Mass intentions; up to 5 per household)
- Confraternity of St. Peter — prayer support for the FSSP apostolate
- Building fund donations
- Weekly bulletin and announcements at corpuschristifssp.com
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Timothy van Zee, F.S.S.P.Current (Chaplain)
Listed as Chaplain on both the Diocese of Venice and FSSP websites; continues to oversee the Naples apostolate.
- Rev. Joseph Duffy, F.S.S.P.Effective July 1, 2024
Appointed by Bishop Frank J. Dewane as Parochial Vicar / Assistant Chaplain of Corpus Christi Chapel.