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“A Soul Always Smiling”: Bishop Estévez celebrates 80 Years

“A Soul Always Smiling”: Bishop Estévez celebrates 80 Years

May 7, 2026 • Diocese of St. Augustine

By Anthony Richards The Diocese of St. Augustine honored Bishop Felipe Estévez by hosting an 80th birthday celebration for him at San Jose Catholic Parish in Jacksonville on April 30. Bishops, priests, deacons and lay people from across the diocese and the state took part in the festive occasion, a...

Families share in God’s gift at FAMILY FEST

Families share in God’s gift at FAMILY FEST

May 1, 2026 • Diocese of St. Augustine

Story and photos by Anthony Richards Smiles, joy and faith, are the three words to best describe the Diocese of St. Augustine’s Second Annual FAMILY FEST, which took place on the grounds of the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine on April 25. There was something for the entire...

Father Esposito celebrates 25 years as a priest

Father Esposito celebrates 25 years as a priest

April 27, 2026 • Diocese of St. Augustine

By Anthony Richards Father Alberto Esposito, affectionately known as Father Al, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his ordination into the priesthood and Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Gainesville will hold a special celebration for him to commemorate the occasion Friday, May 1. The celebrati...

Four to Be Ordained Priests for Diocese of St. Augustine

Four to Be Ordained Priests for Diocese of St. Augustine

April 23, 2026 • Diocese of St. Augustine

By Kathleen Bagg The Diocese of St. Augustine will celebrate the ordination of four men to the priesthood on Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jacksonville. Bishop Erik Pohlmeier will serve as the principal celebrant. The men preparing to be ordained—Justino Moreno, Ken...

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This Mother's Day, we hope that you will consider supporting the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche.

Mother's Day is a time to honor the love, sacrifice, and devotion of mothers everywhere, and there is no more fitting place to celebrate that than at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, a site of prayer and pilgrimage that has drawn the faithful for centuries.

Your gift this Mother's Day helps ensure that this sacred place continues to welcome all who come seeking her intercession.

To learn more, go to: www.givecentral.org/shrine-mothersday-26SHSSMO

Thank you for all your support and prayers!

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This Mothers Day, we hope that you will consider supporting the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche.

Mothers Day is a time to honor the love, sacrifice, and devotion of mothers everywhere, and there is no more fitting place to celebrate that than at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, a site of prayer and pilgrimage that has drawn the faithful for centuries. 

Your gift this Mothers Day helps ensure that this sacred place continues to welcome all who come seeking her intercession. 

To learn more, go to: https://www.givecentral.org/shrine-mothersday-26SHSSMO    

Thank you for all your support and prayers!   

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“A Soul Always Smiling!" The Diocese of St. Augustine gave Bishop Felipe Estévez a special party to celebrate his 80th birthday!

Read more about the night and how he was honored: dosafl.com/2026/05/07/a-soul-always-smiling-bishop-estevez-celebrates-80-years/

#DOSACatholics #happybirthday #jacksonville #staugustine #gainesville
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“A Soul Always Smiling! The Diocese of St. Augustine gave Bishop Felipe Estévez a special party to celebrate his 80th birthday!

Read more about the night and how he was honored: https://dosafl.com/2026/05/07/a-soul-always-smiling-bishop-estevez-celebrates-80-years/ 

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