Shrine seeks to revive historic spot with outdoor altar renovation
February 3rd, 2026Story and photos by Anthony Richards There are so many integral parts that make a trip to the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine so meaningful, and one of those is the outdoor altar next to the church, which is undergoing a renovation following a blessing and groundbreaking and ceremony […]
30th World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life and Profiles of Most Recent Profession Class
January 29th, 2026WASHINGTON – “Consecrated men and women are a witness to the hope of a life lived in Christ that is awaited to be fully received in Heaven,” said Archbishop-designate Ronald A. Hicks, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations. The committee assists bishops in promoting, supporting and […]
San Jose breaks ground on new classrooms, parish hall and columbarium
January 29th, 2026Members of San Jose Catholic Parish braved the cold weather conditions to witness the groundbreaking ceremony for their latest project to build new classrooms, a parish hall and a new columbarium. Bishop Erik Pohlmeier led the ceremony and blessed the land where the new facilities will be constructed. The $10 million project will include […]
St. Patrick students feed their curiosity, learn about careers at Community Helper Day
January 28th, 2026It is never too early for children to learn about the array of career options in the world, and St. Patrick Catholic School students in Jacksonville had the opportunity to interact with many professionals from various fields during its annual Community Helper Day on Jan. 27. According to pre-k to third grade lead teacher Ryanne […]
Local students take part in March for Life, Florida Bishops release statement on abortion
January 23rd, 2026Catholics across the nation each year make the trip to Washington, D.C. for the National March for Life, which took place on Jan. 23, one day after the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade on Jan. 22, 1973, which gave women the legal right to have an abortion. Many students in […]
Local seminarian receives ministry of lector from Pontifical North American College
January 14th, 2026Nick Patin of the Diocese of St. Augustine was one of 32 seminarians who received ministry of lector in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at the Pontifical North American College in Rome on Jan. 11. By receiving the ministry of lector, Patin is now entrusted with reading the Sacred Scriptures during Mass and the […]
Encountering Christ, Renewing the Church
January 13th, 2026Eucharistic Encounter is March 6–7 By Kathleen Bagg Something stirred in the hearts of Catholics across the country during the summer of 2024. In Indianapolis, more than 50,000 faithful gathered for the National Eucharistic Congress — praying, singing, processing through city streets and kneeling together in awe before the Real Presence of Jesus Christ. What […]
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to launch 2026 journey from St. Augustine
January 8th, 2026By Kathleen Bagg St. Augustine will serve as the launching point for the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage as organizers announced a new East Coast route that connects faith, history and national identity during the country’s 250th anniversary year. The pilgrimage will begin Memorial Day weekend with Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady of […]
Spiritual healing, the focus of conference on Jan. 30-31
January 8th, 2026The 2026 Diocese of St. Augustine Catholic Holy Spirit Healing Conference will take place Jan. 30-31 at Holy Faith Catholic Church located at 747 NW. 43rd Street in Gainesville. This year’s keynote speaker will be Barbara Heil, a former Protestant Missionary and Evangelist, who became Catholic in April 2014, and soon after formed From His […]
Jubilee Year Closes with Call to Hope
January 8th, 2026By Anthony Richards The Jubilee Year of Hope 2025 officially culminated in the Diocese of St. Augustine with the closing celebration Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine on Jan. 5. Bishop Erik Pohlmeier echoed the words of Pope Leo XIV, who opened the New Year by calling for the world to be “disarmed […]
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