Blue Ribbon Joy: Catholic Schools Shine in 2025
January 21st, 2025By Linda Reeves A spotlight is shining brightly on Catholic schools as National Catholic Schools Week approaches, celebrated from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1. This annual event highlights the significant contributions of Catholic education to families, communities and the Church. This year’s theme, “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community,” captures what makes Catholic education […]
Fire captain makes way through ruins to find tabernacle intact
January 17th, 2025By OSV News Four days after the Palisades Fire destroyed Corpus Christi Church, Capt. Bryan Nassour of the Los Angeles Fire Department recovered the church’s tabernacle. Nassour picked his way over a 6-foot layer of rubble in the ashen bones of the sanctuary and found the tabernacle Jan. 11. He felt compelled to do so […]
Florida Bishops Renew Call to Protect Unborn Lives
January 17th, 2025As we observe the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children on Wednesday, Jan. 22, the Florida Bishops call upon all the faithful to reflect on the sanctity of human life and the need to protect the most vulnerable among us. This day serves as an opportunity to give thanks for recent […]
Make Your Voice Heard: Join Catholic Days at the Capitol, March 18-19
January 15th, 2025Bishop Erik Pohlmeier and his brother bishops in Florida invite you to join them in Tallahassee for Catholic Days at the Capitol, an opportunity to advocate for the protection of human life and dignity. This annual event brings together Catholics from across the state to put their faith into action during Florida’s legislative session. Catholic […]
Bishop Opens Jubilee Year of Hope with Mass at Cathedral Basilica
January 2nd, 2025Bishop Erik Pohlmeier officially launched the Jubilee Year of Hope with a celebratory Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine on Saturday, Dec. 28. The special Mass, part of Pope Francis’s call for the global Church to embrace hope as “Pilgrims of Hope,” was attended by parishioners and the many visitors in town for […]
Father Roland Marcel Julien, Beloved Priest and Advocate, Dies at 86
January 2nd, 2025July 22, 1938 – December 26, 2024 Father Roland M. Julien, a beloved priest of the Diocese of St. Augustine, entered eternal life on Dec. 26, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. A man of deep faith, unwavering compassion and quiet humility, Father Julien’s nearly six decades of ministry left an indelible mark on the countless lives […]
Las Posadas: A Journey of Faith at the National Shrine
December 26th, 2024By Kathleen BaggPhotos by Scott Smith The air was crisp and cold for St. Augustine this year, creating a perfect backdrop as the historic Sacred Acre at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios came alive on Dec. 21, 2024. Families and individuals gathered for “Una Noche de Navidad – […]
Sacred Moments from St. Luke Parish Altar Dedication
December 18th, 2024On Dec. 15, 2024, St. Luke Parish in Middleburg opened its doors to a breathtakingly renewed sanctuary as Bishop Erik Pohlmeier led the Mass of Dedication for its new altar. The church has undergone a comprehensive renovation for the first time in 30 years, transforming its sacred space into a Eucharist-centered masterpiece of faith and […]
Seminarians Spike Victory in Priest vs. Seminarian Game
December 12th, 2024The Office of Vocations hosted the second annual Priest vs. Seminarian Volleyball Game at San Juan del Rio Catholic Church on Nov. 30, beginning with a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Erik Pohlmeier on the Feast Day of St. Andrew. The event, envisioned by Father Clay Ludwig, director of vocations and Bishop Pohlmeier, aims to […]
National Shrine Hosts NASPA Convention
December 5th, 2024The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine hosted the National Association of Shrine and Pilgrimage Apostolate (NASPA) Annual Convention from Nov. 6-8. Themed “Pilgrims of Hope: Preparing for the 2025 Jubilee,” the event welcomed 52 representatives from 15 national shrines, reaffirming their commitment to serving the faithful through their sacred […]
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