Florida’s 106th Execution: A Call to Confront Injustice and Demand Change
September 3rd, 2024Commentary By Maria DeLiberato Last night (August 29), the State of Florida conducted its 106th execution, its first execution of this year. As always, I am so proud of the FADP team and all of you who worked tirelessly to try to stop this state-sanctioned murder from happening. The vigil attendance across the state was […]
Labor: A Sacred Act of Faith and Justice
August 29th, 2024A 2024 Labor Day Statement by Bishop Erik T. Pohlmeier My Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we celebrate Labor Day, let us turn to the teachings of our Catholic faith and find inspiration in the sacred scriptures. Labor is more than just a means of earning a living; it reflects our human dignity, our role in […]
Florida Catholic Bishops Urge Governor to Halt Execution of Dozier School Survivor
August 22nd, 2024The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has implored Gov. Ron DeSantis to stay the execution of Loran Cole and commute his sentence to life without the possibility of parole. Cole is scheduled to be executed on August 29 for the 1994 murder of John Edwards. He was also convicted of robbing, kidnapping and assaulting […]
St. Ambrose Family Life Center Groundbreaking
August 19th, 2024On Sunday, August 18, 2024, St. Ambrose parish celebrated a momentous occasion with the ground-breaking of its new Family Life Center. The day began with a special 11 a.m. Mass was celebrated by Bishop Pohlmeier, during which the congregation gathered in prayer and gratitude for the blessings that had brought the church to this milestone. […]
America’s Oldest City Celebrates its 459th Birthday
August 15th, 2024St. Augustine, Fla. – The Diocese of St. Augustine and the City of St. Augustine are commemorating the 459th Founder’s Day anniversary on Sept. 7. This incredible event will be brimming with historical re-enactments and vibrant festivities. Prepare to be part of four thrilling days of events that commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sister […]
Blessing of Homeschool Families Mass and Reception
August 9th, 2024Join us at San José Catholic Church for the 6th Annual Blessing of Homeschool Families Mass and Reception on Monday, Sept. 23, at 5:30 pm. Bishop Erik Pohlmeier will celebrate the Mass, offering a special blessing to families who have chosen homeschooling as a way to fulfill their baptismal promise to train their children in […]
Five Local Catholics Complete Ministry Formation Program
August 9th, 2024The Ministry Formation Program (MFP) of the Diocese of St. Augustine joyously celebrated Andrés Gallo, Marina Alonso, Luis Olivares, Ryan Neill and Matthew Schmidt’s graduation from the Ministry Formation Program on June 16, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. The MFP is a comprehensive three-year program designed to foster academic, spiritual, human and pastoral […]
St. Augustine Celebrates 100-Year Spanish Legacy
August 7th, 2024By Lilla Ross The Sept. 8, 1565, anniversary of St. Augustine’s founding is special for Mark Menéndez and his family because Mark is a descendant of Pedro Menéndez, who established the garrison city of St. Augustine in the Spanish colony of La Florida. Pedro Menéndez also brought priests to serve the spiritual needs of soldiers […]
Graduates Begin New Journeys
August 7th, 2024By Linda Reeves Alexis Anderson, student body president at Bishop Kenny High School in Jacksonville, reflected on her education and the unwavering support she received throughout her school years. During her school’s graduation Mass in May, she spoke of her faith, describing it as strong and unshakable. “It is an honor to gather one last […]
A Shining Light of Christ’s Love for 150 years
August 7th, 2024By Linda Reeves The 150th anniversary celebration of Sacred Heart in Fleming Island was months in the making, but the history and legacy behind the sesquicentennial span generations, encompassing faithful priests, bishops and families. Bishop Erik Pohlmeier reflected on Sacred Heart’s journey during a celebratory Mass on June 7, the solemnity of the Most Sacred […]
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