Voters in Three States Reject Abortion Ballot Measures
November 6th, 2024By Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON (OSV News) – Voters in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota Nov. 5 rejected amendments to their state constitutions that would have codified abortion as a right, while other states, including Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada and Missouri, did vote to codify such a right in their constitutions, on Election Day. […]
The Sisters of St. Joseph Announce Relocation and Plans for New Facility
October 28th, 2024The Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine, a long-standing congregation of Catholic women serving in the Diocese of St. Augustine, have announced plans to relocate from their historic Motherhouse, Our Lady of Lourdes Convent and St. Joseph Renewal Center. This move, expected to unfold over the next two to three years, marks a significant […]
#iGiveCatholic: Making a Difference Together
October 25th, 2024As Thanksgiving approaches, our nation enters a season of gratitude and generosity. Inspired by #GivingTuesday, the #iGiveCatholic initiative encourages us to “Give Catholic,” supporting the parishes, schools and ministries that strengthen our faith. Last year, generous donors contributed over $670,000. This year, #iGiveCatholic falls on Tuesday, Dec. 3, with advanced giving starting Nov. 18. Here’s […]
All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day: A Time for Prayer and Remembrance
October 23rd, 2024The first days of November bring a special time of reflection and prayer for Catholics everywhere. On Nov. 1, the church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints, often called All Saints’ Day. This holy day of obligation is dedicated to honoring all saints—both those recognized by the church and those known only to God. It’s a reminder […]
‘Respect Life’ Novena Promotes Life and Protection
October 22nd, 2024The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) invites Catholics nationwide to participate in the annual Respect Life Novena, which underscores the sacredness of human life and the call for its protection. The novena runs from Oct. 22 to Oct. 30 and is available in English and Spanish on the USCCB’s website at usccb.org/respect-life-novena. Participants can also receive it via email. […]
Hurricane Milton Prompts Temporary Closures of Catholic Schools and Diocesan Operations
October 8th, 2024Jacksonville, Fla. – In preparation for Hurricane Milton’s anticipated impact, several Catholic facilities across the 17-county region of the Diocese of St. Augustine have announced temporary closures and adjustments to their operations. Bishop Erik Pohlmeier is praying for all affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, asking for God’s protection, strength and comfort for everyone in the storm’s path. He […]
Bishop Pohlmeier Urges Support After Hurricane Helene’s Devastation
October 4th, 2024Jacksonville, Fla. — In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which struck Florida’s Big Bend region as a powerful Category 4 storm on Sept. 24, Bishop Erik Pohlmeier of the Diocese of St. Augustine is calling on the faithful for urgent help to support ongoing recovery efforts. This marks the third major hurricane to devastate the […]
Bishop Seitz Expresses Gratitude for U.S. Catholic Community’s Life-Saving Contributions to Refugee Resettlement
October 2nd, 2024October 2, 2024 WASHINGTON – This week, President Biden signed the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2025, setting the number of people who can be resettled through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) at 125,000. While the goal remains unchanged from last year, the program resettled 100,000 refugees in 2024 — the […]
An Invitation from Bishop Pohlmeier for Respect Life Month 2024
October 2nd, 2024This year’s Respect Life Month coincides with the final month of our efforts to defeat Amendment 4, and so our primary focus for the weeks ahead will be a spiritual and prayerful response. For our spiritual and prayerful focus, I invite the faithful of the Diocese of St. Augustine to fast with me and all the […]
St. Michael Academy Receives 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award for Exemplary High Performance
September 24th, 2024Jacksonville, Fla. – The Diocese of St. Augustine proudly announces that the U.S. Department of Education awarded St. Michael Academy (SMA) in Fernandina Beach the 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award. This prestigious honor recognizes the academy’s outstanding commitment to academic excellence and remarkable success in fostering student achievement. The National Blue Ribbon Schools (NBRS) […]
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