Priest of Venice Diocese ordained as bishop for military archdiocese Auxiliary Bishop Gregg M. Caggianelli becomes the first U.S. bishop ordained after election of Pope Leo XIV
May 15th, 2025By Jean Gonzalez of Florida Catholic Media BOYNTON BEACH | After witnessing her son vested in episcopal garb, Barbara Caggianelli began to cry happy tears as she said, Thank you God.” The emotional moment was one of many for a local priest described as a wonderful son, great preacher, and man of God with a deep sense of […]
Priests Rock Sold-out Concert at National Shrine
May 12th, 2025Story and Photos by Peter Willott On Friday night, a packed audience filled the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche Church for a unique fundraiser, one led not by professional musicians but by priests. Titled “The Sound of Love, Our Lady of La Leche,” the May 9 concert brought together clergy from across […]
A Statement from Bishop Erik Pohlmeier on the Election of a New Pope!
May 8th, 2025Today marks a joyful and historic moment for the Catholic Church as we welcome a new successor to St. Peter. Bishop Erik Pohlmeier shares his thoughts on the significance of this occasion and invites the faithful of the Diocese of St. Augustine to join him in prayer and support for our new Holy Father. Read […]
Florida’s Bishops urge Governor DeSantis to spare the life of Glen Rogers
May 8th, 2025(May 8, 2025) – Florida’s Catholic bishops have appealed to Gov. Ron DeSantis to stay the execution of Glen Rogers and commute his sentence to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Rogers is scheduled to be executed on May 15 for the 1995 murder of Tina Marie Cribbs in Florida. He also received a sentence of […]
Special Lecture Explores Race and Freedom in Early Florida
April 29th, 2025The 2025 St. Augustine History Festival, set for May 7–11, invites visitors and residents to explore the rich, complex history of America’s oldest city. Organized by the University of Florida Historic St. Augustine, Inc. and the Lastinger Family Foundation, the festival features more than 30 free events at historic sites and cultural venues across the […]
Jubilee of Hope for Teenagers Inspires Faith and Renewal
April 28th, 2025Story and Photos by Peter Willott More than 200 teenagers from across the Diocese of St. Augustine gathered at the rustic altar of the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios on April 26 for the Jubilee of Hope for Teenagers, an evening of worship, community and encounter with Christ. […]
San Jose Car Show Marks 10 Years, Raises $13K for Seniors
April 28th, 2025By Joe DeSalvo The 10th annual San Jose Car and Truck Show, held April 5 at Dupont Station Shopping Center, raised a record $13,000 for the Bishop John J. Snyder Community Center at San Jose Apartments for seniors. The center, located between HUD-assisted San Jose Apartments I and II on Galicia Road, hosts activities and […]
A Life of Mercy and Hope: Bishop Pohlmeier Honors Pope Francis
April 25th, 2025By Lilla Ross In his homily at the Memorial Mass for Pope Francis on April 24, Bishop Erik Pohlmeier focused on Jesus Christ’s saving work in the Holy Father’s ministry. “While we mourn the loss of our Holy Father, we recognize that he spent his entire life preparing for this moment. Everything was directed to […]
May 1 Prayer Vigils to Coincide with Florida Execution
April 24th, 2025Florida is scheduled to carry out its fourth execution of 2025 on Thursday, May 1. Jeffrey Hutchinson is set to be executed for the 1998 murders of Renee Flaherty and her three children—Geoffrey, Amanda and Logan. He was convicted in Okaloosa County for one of the most horrific crimes in the state’s recent history. This […]
Bishop Pohlmeier Reflects on the Life and Legacy of Pope Francis
April 21st, 2025The Diocese of St. Augustine joins Catholics around the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis. In the statement below, Bishop Erik Pohlmeier reflects on the Holy Father’s life, his personal influence and the legacy he leaves as a joyful witness to the Gospel and a compassionate shepherd to the world. His statement follows: […]
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