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 […]
1,700 Years of Faith: The Nicene Creed Unites Christians
October 30th, 2025By Anthony Richards The Nicene Creed has been one of the most influential texts for Christians for centuries. The Diocese of St. Augustine marked its 1,700th anniversary with a special celebration as part of the Jubilee Year of Hope. “It’s remarkable to think we’ve been praying these same words for 1,700 years, nearly unchanged from […]
U.S. Priesthood in Decline: A Call to Prayer and Vocations
October 30th, 2025As National Vocation Awareness Week approaches (Nov. 2–8), the need for new priests and consecrated men and women in the United States is pressing. According to a 2023 report, from 2014 to 2021 the number of active diocesan priests declined by 9 percent, religious priests dropped 14 percent, seminarians fell 22 percent, and total priestly […]
Annual Anniversary Celebration set for Nov. 8
October 22nd, 2025Holy matrimony is an amazing gift and one that the Diocese of St. Augustine strives to honor with its annual Anniversary Celebration for couples that have had a long-term marriage throughout the diocese. This year’s event will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church located at 545 A1A N. in Ponte […]
Mass for the Precious Ones offers hope, comfort after losing a child
October 22nd, 2025Join Bishop Erik Pohlmeier for the annual Mass for the Precious Ones on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 3 p.m. at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, 101 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. This special liturgy offers comfort and hope to families following a loss through miscarriage, a child loss in adulthood or […]
Food Pantries Are Strained — Diocese Urges Community to Step Forward in Faith
October 21st, 2025As the federal shutdown enters week four and the cost of food, housing and utilities continues to climb, Catholic Charities and parish food pantries across the Diocese of St. Augustine are experiencing a surge in families, seniors and first-time visitors seeking help. The diocese, which covers 17 counties of Northeast and North Central Florida, is […]
Jubilee celebrates lives changed through mission work
October 21st, 2025There are many aspects of the Catholic faith that bring perspective to people’s lives, and one of those is mission work. These charitable initiatives can be found at parishes throughout the Diocese of St. Augustine and were celebrated during the Jubilee of Missions on Oct. 18 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church […]
Jubilee of Choirs: A Song of Hope and Service – Nov. 21-22
October 21st, 2025In the spirit of the Jubilee Year of Hope, choirs from across the Diocese of St. Augustine are invited to lift their voices in thanksgiving at the Jubilee of Choirs on Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 22. The event honors Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians and singers, and celebrates the gift of […]
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