Voices of Hope: Interfaith Leaders Gather for Jubilee Year Event
July 11th, 2025As part of the Jubilee Year of Hope, the Diocese of St. Augustine is hosting Voices of Hope: An Interfaith Gathering for the Jubilee Year on Sunday, July 27, at 1 p.m. at the Pilgrim Center of the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios, 101 San Marco Ave. […]
Support Central Texas Flood Relief Through Catholic Charities USA
July 9th, 2025Jacksonville, Fla. – From July 4–7, catastrophic flash flooding devastated parts of Central Texas—especially along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. As of July 8, at least 110 people have been confirmed dead, with 94 fatalities in Kerr County alone, and more than 170 individuals remain missing. Entire communities were displaced as homes, roads and […]
A Grace-Filled Day for Diocesan Young Adults
July 3rd, 2025By Monina MulleaguePhotos by Fran Ruchalski More than 50 young adults from across the Diocese of St. Augustine gathered on June 28 at San Juan del Rio Catholic Church in St. Johns for a grace-filled day of faith, fellowship and renewal during the Jubilee of Hope for Young Adults. Coordinated by Chris Mueller of Holy […]
Knights on Bikes Ride to the Shrine
June 19th, 2025Catholic motorcyclists from across the globe will converge in Florida this June for the bi-annual Knights on Bikes International Convention, a multi-day event celebrating faith, fellowship and the freedom of the open road. A highlight of the convention will take place Tuesday, June 24, when riders make a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our […]
Florida Catholic bishops ask Governor DeSantis to stay the execution of Thomas Gudinas
June 17th, 2025TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has requested Gov. Ron DeSantis to stay the execution of Thomas Gudinas and commute his sentence to life imprisonment without parole. Gudinas is scheduled to be executed on June 24 for the 1994 murder of Michelle McGrath in Orlando. In a letter to DeSantis, Michael […]
U.S. Bishops Decry Harsh Immigration Tactics, Pledge Support
June 17th, 2025June 16, 2025 WASHINGTON – “As your shepherds, your fear echoes in our hearts and we make your pain our own. Count on the commitment of all of us to stand with you in this challenging hour,” said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), addressing the surge in […]
Juneteenth: A Reflection by Bishop Erik Pohlmeier on Freedom, Faith and Racial Justice
June 17th, 2025On June 19, 1865—more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation—enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally received word that they were free. This announcement marked the effective end of slavery in the United States for more than 250,000 people still held in bondage. That day, known as Juneteenth, became a […]
Faith, Fun and Fastpitch: A Jubilee of Sports Celebration
June 11th, 2025Catholics gather for a joyful night at the ballpark By Kimberly Whiting A warm summer evening, a ballpark buzzing with excitement, and Catholics from across the Diocese of St. Augustine coming together to celebrate faith and fellowship – this was the spirit of the Jubilee of Sports held June 7 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville. […]
Rooted in Love, Ready to Serve
June 9th, 2025Ordination of Father Charles Bemis Brings Joy to the Diocese By Kathleen Bagg Joy filled the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine on June 7 as Charles Bemis stepped into a new role – a priest of the Diocese of St. Augustine. With family, friends and fellow clergy surrounding him, Bemis was ordained by Bishop Erik Pohlmeier in a celebration […]
Why Pentecost Still Matters Today
June 8th, 2025By Erin McGeever Pentecost isn’t just another day on the Church calendar — it’s the bold, fiery celebration of the Holy Spirit’s arrival and the birth of the Church. Always observed 50 days after the Resurrection of Jesus, Pentecost shifts each year depending on the date of Easter, falling between May 10 and June 13. This year, it […]
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