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How the Catholic Church Is Protecting Children Today

How the Catholic Church Is Protecting Children Today

April 16, 2026 • Diocese of St. Augustine

A clear look at the steps being taken in parishes, schools and communities to keep children safe — and what families should know. By Kathleen Bagg April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. For many people, especially those outside the Catholic Church, there is still a real and understandable question...

Bishops Urge ICE to Honor Policy on Life to All Pregnant and Postpartum Mothers

Bishops Urge ICE to Honor Policy on Life to All Pregnant and Postpartum Mothers

April 13, 2026 • Diocese of St. Augustine

WASHINGTON – Reports detailing harmful conditions faced by pregnant and postpartum mothers detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have become more frequent, despite existing policy that discourages the arrest and detention of such women in most cases. In response to these r...

Good Friday witness shows solidarity with detained immigrants

Good Friday witness shows solidarity with detained immigrants

April 10, 2026 • Diocese of St. Augustine

Story by Jean Gonzalez About 50 people gathered on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, near Baker Correctional Institution in Sanderson for a prayerful public witness in solidarity with immigrants detained inside the facility, referred to by participants as “Deportation Depot.” The event, centered on a ...

College students reflect life, faith with bishop during retreat

College students reflect life, faith with bishop during retreat

April 10, 2026 • Diocese of St. Augustine

College students from across the state and in some instances, the country, took part in a faith growing diocese retreat hosted by the Office of Human Life & Dignity at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre De Dios in St. Augustine March 28. Mass at the Rustic Altar on [&h...

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Start the pilgrimage weekend with something powerful.

Friday, May 22, join us at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche for an evening of music, prayer, and encounter.

This is more than a concert—it’s a moment to prepare your heart and support the shrine.

missionandshrine.org

#DOSACatholics #Pilgrimage250 #OneNationUnderGod #NationalEucharisticPilgrimage #Jacksonville #Gainesville #StAugustine
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Start the pilgrimage weekend with something powerful.

Friday, May 22, join us at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche for an evening of music, prayer, and encounter.

This is more than a concert—it’s a moment to prepare your heart and support the shrine.

missionandshrine.org

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

The Conference on Inclusive Formation is a unique conference and that is reflected in the workshop topics offered during the two days! Which one are you looking forward to attending most? (We know, it's a hard choice)

Friday, April 24: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Making Parishes Everyone's Home - Removing barriers from foundation to formation

Saturday, April 25: 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
From Inclusion to Belonging - Focus on intellectual/developmental disabilities

11 a.m. to noon
When Did We See You? - Focus on Autism

1 to 2:45 p.m.
Do You (Want to) Have What it Takes? - Resources, strategies and best practices for adaptive catechists and sacramental preparation

*Each workshop will be offered simultaneously in English and Spanish.*

Location: St. Joseph Parish Cody Center, second floor, 11730 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville

For tickets: form.jotform.com/260535419381155

#DOSACatholics #ChristianFormation #jacksonville #staugustine #gainesville
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The Conference on Inclusive Formation is a unique conference and that is reflected in the workshop topics offered during the two days! Which one are you looking forward to attending most? (We know, its a hard choice)

Friday, April 24: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Making Parishes Everyones Home - Removing barriers from foundation to formation

Saturday, April 25: 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
From Inclusion to Belonging - Focus on intellectual/developmental disabilities

11 a.m. to noon
When Did We See You? - Focus on Autism

1 to 2:45 p.m.
Do You (Want to) Have What it Takes? - Resources, strategies and best practices for adaptive catechists and sacramental preparation

*Each workshop will be offered simultaneously in English and Spanish.*

Location: St. Joseph Parish Cody Center, second floor, 11730 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville

For tickets: https://form.jotform.com/260535419381155

#DOSACatholics #ChristianFormation #Jacksonville #StAugustine #Gainesville

We invite you to join our weekly Mass at the Catholic Center Sacred Heart Chapel. You can watch this Mass live or watch it later on our Facebook and YouTube pages. ... See MoreSee Less

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Upcoming Events

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Apr

Confirmation
Holy Spirit Parish
6:00pm

17
Apr

St. Patrick Third Friday Concert Series
St. Patrick Catholic Church (Gainesville)
7:00pm

18
Apr

Confirmation
St. Joseph Catholic Church
10:00am

18
Apr

Confirmation
St. Anastasia Parish
4:00pm

19
Apr

Confirmation
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish
12:00pm

19
Apr

Confirmation
San Jose Parish
4:00pm
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