AIRPORTS

3 Choices - Tampa International, RSW Regional Southwest International and Punta Gorda. Tampa International which has a higher passenger volume is 78 miles north of Venice located in Greater Tampa. RSW / Regional Southwest has a lower passenger volume and is 41 miles south of Punta Gorda in Fort Myers. Best Option? If you are attending the Ordination only they are both about 1 hour away from Venice. 
Otherwise, RSW is the preferred choice for it's location has less traffic and is a much nicer airport  in terms of simplicity and ease of use. Number 3. Punta Gorda is the top choice, however service is currently limited to Allegiant Airlines.