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Jubilee of Hope | Mass and Celebration for Persons with Disabilities

April 15, 2025 • Diocese of St. Augustine

As part of the 2025 Jubilee Year, all are invited to the Jubilee Mass & Celebration for Persons with Disabilities on Sunday, May 4, beginning at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5752 Blanding Blvd. in Jacksonville. This uplifting and welcoming gathering will begin with a sensory-friendly ...

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Celebrate the Dignity of Work at the Jubilee of St. Joseph the Worker

April 14, 2025 • Diocese of St. Augustine

All are invited to a special celebration honoring the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine. This diocesan-wide event is part of the 2025 Jubilee Year declared by Pope Francis, who has called […...

As Holy Week nears, Bishop Estévez Urges Mercy over Execution

As Holy Week nears, Bishop Estévez Urges Mercy over Execution

April 8, 2025 • Diocese of St. Augustine

Introduction from Bishop Erik T. PohlmeierAs we enter the final weeks of Lent, I am grateful to Bishop Felipe Estévez for once again offering a strong and faithful voice on the dignity of human life. His continued advocacy against the death penalty reminds us of our Christian call to mercy, reconci...

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Diocese to Honor Catechetical Leaders March 31

March 26, 2025 • Diocese of St. Augustine

Since 2014, the Diocese of St. Augustine has honored outstanding catechists through the SisterMarie Celinie Joubert Catechetical Award for Excellence in Forming the Faithful, a tradition established by Bishop Felipe Estévez and now carried forward by Bishop Erik Pohlmeier. The award is named f...

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The silence of Holy Saturday is heavy. The tomb is sealed. The world waits.

Yet, even in the waiting, hope remains. Christ’s work is not done—He is preparing to shatter the darkness.

>> If you are in a season of waiting, take heart: God is working in ways unseen. The Resurrection is near.
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The silence of Holy Saturday is heavy. The tomb is sealed. The world waits.

Yet, even in the waiting, hope remains. Christ’s work is not done—He is preparing to shatter the darkness.

>> If you are in a season of waiting, take heart: God is working in ways unseen. The Resurrection is near.

“It is finished."
- John 19:30

On this solemn day, we stand at the foot of the Cross, remembering the ultimate sacrifice of love. The weight of our sins crushed Him, but His mercy lifted us up.

>> The hope of the world hung upon a tree so that we might have eternal life. Let’s take a moment today to pray: "Jesus, I trust in You.”
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“It is finished.
- John 19:30

On this solemn day, we stand at the foot of the Cross, remembering the ultimate sacrifice of love. The weight of our sins crushed Him, but His mercy lifted us up.

>> The hope of the world hung upon a tree so that we might have eternal life. Let’s take a moment today to pray: Jesus, I trust in You.”Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

Tonight, we remember the night Jesus gave us the greatest gift—the Eucharist.

At the Last Supper, He took bread and wine, gave thanks, and transformed them into His Body and Blood.

He washed the feet of His disciples, teaching us that true greatness is found in humble service.

He prayed in agony, yet surrendered to the Father’s will.

>> As we begin the Sacred Triduum, let us reflect: How are we responding to Christ’s gift of love?
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Tonight, we remember the night Jesus gave us the greatest gift—the Eucharist.

At the Last Supper, He took bread and wine, gave thanks, and transformed them into His Body and Blood.

He washed the feet of His disciples, teaching us that true greatness is found in humble service.

He prayed in agony, yet surrendered to the Father’s will.

>> As we begin the Sacred Triduum, let us reflect: How are we responding to Christ’s gift of love?Image attachmentImage attachment

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56th Annual Golf Tournament | DOSA Youth & Young Adult Ministry
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23
Apr

Grace and Recovery Foundation - Ongoing Support Group Meeting

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25
Apr

Confirmation
St. Francis Xavier Parish
6:00pm

25
Apr

Healing Service
St. Patrick Catholic Church (Gainesville)
6:30pm

26
Apr

Marian Day of Reflection
Santa Fe Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche
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26
Apr

Confirmation
Epiphany Parish
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