The Needs Are Real. The Time Is Now. Help Lift Up Local Catholic Ministries
November 25th, 2025By Anthony Richards Since 2015, #iGiveCatholic has helped Catholics identify needs in their communities and support ministries that make a meaningful impact. The giving effort is part of the larger Giving Tuesday initiative, which takes place this year on Dec. 2, but early giving is already underway. This year, 63 ministries across the Diocese of St. Augustine are […]
Simbang Gabi 2025 schedule released
November 24th, 2025Simbang Gabi is a beloved tradition among Filipino Catholics that prepares us for the joyous Christmas feast. This devotion honors the Blessed Virgin Mary and symbolizes the nine months she carried Jesus in her womb. The Filipino Ministry of the Diocese of St. Augustine helps organize nine consecutive evenings of Masses held at various parishes […]
Giving season underway: #iGiveCatholic campaign offers ways, organizations to assist
November 20th, 2025By Anthony Richards The holiday season is a time for looking both inward and outward, as Catholics tend to dive into a deeper reflection of who they are and what they are doing with the blessings they have. Taking a look at one’s soul often leads to looking at the world around them and trying to find ways […]
True love, faith shines bright at Anniversary Celebration
November 13th, 2025Story by Anthony Richards | Photos by Fran Ruchalski Holy Matrimony is one of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church, and it is something that is celebrated each day of a couple’s life. However, there are certain milestone wedding anniversaries that are extra special and each year the Diocese of St. Augustine honors those […]
Las Posadas scheduled for Dec. 13 at Our Lady of La Leche
November 13th, 2025A Christmas tradition each year at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios is Las Posadas, and this year it will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13. Its origins date back to 16th-century Mexico, and it involves reenacting the Holy Family’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem as they […]
Honoring the Service of Our Veterans and Their Families
November 10th, 2025From Bishop Erik Pohlmeier Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On this Veterans Day, we offer our deep gratitude to the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of our nation. Their commitment to preserving peace and protecting human dignity reflects a profound willingness to place the needs of others before their […]
Cardinal Pierre calls for justice through faith at 35th Red Mass
November 10th, 2025By Anthony Richards Service and truth through faith on the path to justice was a resounding theme during the 35th Annual Red Mass hosted by the Diocese of St. Augustine Catholic Lawyers Guild on Nov. 5 as part of the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope. Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, served […]
Bishop Pohlmeier Highlights Role of Laity in Jubilee of Hope
November 5th, 2025Story and photos by Peter Willott Hundreds of parishioners from across the Diocese of St. Augustine gathered Saturday at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios to celebrate the role of lay apostolates and ecclesial movements in the life of the Church. Lay apostolates are groups of lay […]
Help Families in Haiti and Jamaica Devastated by Hurricane Melissa
November 4th, 2025The Diocese of St. Augustine will not be taking up a collection in parishes at this time. Instead, the diocese encourages the faithful to donate directly to Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to help families in Haiti and Jamaica recover from Hurricane Melissa by going to www.crs.org/donate/hurricane-melissa to donate. The rare Category 5 hurricane—the strongest ever […]
All Souls’ Day: A Catholic Call to Prayer
October 31st, 2025By Anthony Richards All Souls’ Day brings a mix of emotions as Catholics remember loved ones who have died. But the day’s liturgical purpose goes beyond memory — it is also about praying for the dead, asking God to forgive their sins and grant them eternal rest. “Yes, All Souls’ Day is about remembering those […]
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