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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...

Sister Celinie Awards Honors Catechetical Leaders

Sister Celinie Awards Honors Catechetical Leaders

April 23, 2026 • Diocese of St. Augustine

The 10th Annual Sister Marie Celinie Joubert Awards were handed out on April 20 to eight catechetical leaders who have shown excellence in forming the faithful across the Diocese of St. Augustine. St. Luke Parish in Middleburg hosted the event, which has been recognizing individuals and their servic...

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Before it travels the country, it begins here.

St. Augustine will launch the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage—right where the Catholic faith first took root in this nation.

Be part of this moment, May 24–25.

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Before it travels the country, it begins here.

St. Augustine will launch the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage—right where the Catholic faith first took root in this nation.

Be part of this moment, May 24–25.

dosafl.com/pilgrimage-250

#DOSACatholics #Pilgrimage250 #OneNationUnderGod #NationalEucharisticPilgrimage #Jacksonville #Gainesville #StAugustine

*RESCHEDULED DATE *

The 11th Annual San Jose Car & Truck Show is expecting another strong turnout of vehicles — from classics to customs — on Saturday, June 6th at Dupont Station, located at 6271 St. Augustine Road, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The event is free, while day-of-show vehicle registration is $25. There will be a DJ, refreshments and plenty of door prizes.

Read More Here:
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For more information on car registration, contact Alma Ballard at (904) 632-1255 or aballard@ccbjax.org

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*RESCHEDULED DATE * 

The 11th Annual San Jose Car & Truck Show is expecting another strong turnout of vehicles — from classics to customs — on Saturday, June 6th at Dupont Station, located at 6271 St. Augustine Road, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The event is free, while day-of-show vehicle registration is $25. There will be a DJ, refreshments and plenty of door prizes.

Read More Here: 
https://dosafl.com/.../revving-engines-and-raising-funds.../

For more information on car registration, contact Alma Ballard at (904) 632-1255 or aballard@ccbjax.org

#DOSACatholics #StAugustine #SanJoseCar&TruckShow

Fifth grade students at Morning Star School - Jacksonville have built a beautiful butterfly garden and have raised 27 Monarch butterflies over the past few weeks.

Through their efforts, they are attempting to save these "vulnerable" species one butterfly at a time.

The project started when their teacher Mackensie Rush showed the class a PowerPoint the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuaries in Michoacán, Mexico and all about the stages of development from caterpillar to butterfly. Now, they are seeing those stages and the beauty of God's gift of life firsthand.

#DOSACatholics #butterflygarden #monarchbutterfly #jacksonville #staugustine #gainesville
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Fifth grade students at Morning Star School - Jacksonville have built a beautiful butterfly garden and have raised 27 Monarch butterflies over the past few weeks. 

Through their efforts, they are attempting to save these vulnerable species one butterfly at a time.

The project started when their teacher Mackensie Rush showed the class a PowerPoint the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuaries in Michoacán, Mexico and all about the stages of development from caterpillar to butterfly. Now, they are seeing those stages and the beauty of Gods gift of life firsthand. 

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Upcoming Events

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May

St. Augustine History Festival
National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios
5:00pm

8
May

Confirmation
Queen of Peace Parish
5:00pm

9
May

Unmarried Catholic Women’s Ministry Event
St. Monica Parish
9:00am

9
May

Confirmation
St. Michael
10:00am

9
May

Confirmation
Holy Family Catholic Church (Jax)
7:00pm

10
May

Confirmation
San Sebastian Parish
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