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 […]
Ruby Peters Honored at Red Mass
December 5th, 2024The Red Mass, a centuries-old tradition dating back to the 13th century, is celebrated annually to honor members of the legal profession. This year, the Diocese of St. Augustine held the Red Mass on Nov. 6 at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Jacksonville. This special liturgy gathers judges, lawyers, law students, and […]
Father Philip R. Gagan, Priest and Former Diocesan Archivist, Dies at 79
December 3rd, 2024Father Philip Richard Gagan, a priest, historian and archivist whose work helped preserve the legacy of the Catholic Church in Florida, passed away on Nov. 27 at the age of 79. A man of faith and intellectual curiosity, Father Gagan devoted his life to ministry, education and uncovering the rich history of Catholicism in America. […]
Give the Gift of Hope This Holiday Season with Catholic Charities
November 25th, 2024The holiday season is a time of joy, gratitude and giving. However, for many families across the Diocese of St. Augustine, it can also be a time of worry and need. Catholic Charities, with regional offices in Gainesville, Jacksonville, Lake City and St. Augustine, is stepping up to ensure that no family goes without food, […]
Columbian Squires Donate to Catholic Charities Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund
November 15th, 2024In response to Bishop Erik Pohlmeier’s call for donations through the Catholic Charities Hurricane Helene and Milton Disaster Relief Fund, the Columbian Squires of Circle 2121 at Christ the King Parish in Jacksonville raised $790.75 to support those impacted by the recent hurricane. Led by Chief Counselor William Manubag, the Knights of Columbus youth branch […]
Office of Youth Ministry Receives Grant Money Supporting Plunge
November 15th, 2024In Oct., Clay Electric awarded an $8,000 grant to support the Diocese of St. Augustine’s Youth Office and its impactful summer program, Plunge. This generous funding will allow teens to spend a week during the summer serving others through painting, carpentry, building wheelchair ramps, cleaning, yard work and more. Plunge is all about living Christ’s […]
A Statement from Bishop Erik Pohlmeier for Veterans Day
November 8th, 2024On Veteran’s Day, we honor the brave men and women who have faithfully served our nation, defending our freedoms. On behalf of the faith community of the Diocese of St. Augustine, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our veterans and their families. May you find comfort in God’s promise that he is near to the […]
Florida Bishops Applaud Defeat of Amendment 4, Affirm Commitment to Life
November 6th, 2024The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops has released the following statement on the defeat of Amendment 4 on Florida’s General Election ballot: “We are profoundly relieved at the defeat of Florida’s pro-abortion Amendment 4. This is a positive outcome for Florida and all efforts to promote the flourishing of our state. “Though Amendment 4 failed […]
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