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Bishop Pohlmeier Reflects on the Life and Legacy of Pope Francis

April 21, 2025 • Diocese of St. Augustine

The Diocese of St. Augustine joins Catholics around the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis. In the statement below, Bishop Erik Pohlmeier reflects on the Holy Father’s life, his personal influence and the legacy he leaves as a joyful witness to the Gospel and a compassionate shepherd ...

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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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SSJs Honored for Preserving Historic School

Once a school for Black children in segregated St. Augustine, the restored St. Benedict the Moor building now houses the St. Joseph Neighborhood Center—offering hope and support for women and families in need.

The Sisters of St. Joseph have been chosen to receive the 2025 Herschel Shepard Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation for the restoration of St. Benedict the Moor School in St. Augustine. The award is named for preservation architect Herschel E. Shepard in recognition of his distinguished career and outstanding contributions to the design and preservation of historic structures in St. Augustine.
The award will be presented during an event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on May 15 at the Oldest House Museum Complex. The event is free and open to the public.

The school was built in 1898 in Lincolnville with a donation from Mother Katherine Drexel, who was canonized in 2000. It served blacks until the 1960s when it closed. In 1991, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

With money raised by the Friends of St. Benedict, the Sisters of St. Joseph restored the building for its new life as the St. Joseph Neighborhood Center where single mothers can receive professional, personal and spiritual resources to help them develop a healthy work-life balance.
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SSJs Honored for Preserving Historic School

Once a school for Black children in segregated St. Augustine, the restored St. Benedict the Moor building now houses the St. Joseph Neighborhood Center—offering hope and support for women and families in need.

The Sisters of St. Joseph have been chosen to receive the 2025 Herschel Shepard Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation for the restoration of St. Benedict the Moor School in St. Augustine. The award is named for preservation architect Herschel E. Shepard in recognition of his distinguished career and outstanding contributions to the design and preservation of historic structures in St. Augustine.
The award will be presented during an event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on May 15 at the Oldest House Museum Complex. The event is free and open to the public. 
 
The school was built in 1898 in Lincolnville with a donation from Mother Katherine Drexel, who was canonized in 2000. It served blacks until the 1960s when it closed. In 1991, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
 
With money raised by the Friends of St. Benedict, the Sisters of St. Joseph restored the building for its new life as the St. Joseph Neighborhood Center where single mothers can receive professional, personal and spiritual resources to help them develop a healthy work-life balance.

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Weekly Mass from the Catholic Center. We invite you to attend our weekly Mass at the Catholic Center. You can watch it live or later on our Facebook and YouTube pages. ... See MoreSee Less

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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
9:00am

26
Apr

Confirmation
Epiphany Parish
1:00pm

26
Apr

The Jubilee of Hope for Teenagers
National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios
4:30pm

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Apr

Confirmation
Holy Faith Catholic Church
5:00pm
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