‘Courage’ in June: Humility in a Time of Pride
June 3rd, 2025By Isabella Cilento “It takes a lot of courage to practice virtue,” said Father Ed Murphy, director of Courage of Northeast Florida. “Especially in a world that tells you to do the opposite.” While June is widely recognized as Pride Month, a different kind of gathering will take place Saturday, June 14, at Assumption Catholic […]
Celebrating the Gift of Family in the Jubilee Year
June 3rd, 2025By Peter Willott Beneath sunny skies and the live oaks of Mission Nombre de Dios, families from across the Diocese of St. Augustine gathered May 31 to celebrate the 2025 Jubilee of Families, or “Family Fest,” a day of prayer, community and celebration as part of the Jubilee Year of Hope. The event, themed as […]
A Journey Toward Joy: Charles Bemis to Be Ordained a Priest June 7
June 3rd, 2025By Lilla Ross Deacon Charles Bemis will be ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of St. Augustine on Saturday, June 7, at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, 38 Cathedral Place. The ordination Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Erik Pohlmeier, and all are welcome to attend. The liturgy will also […]
Bishop Felipe Estévez Urges an End to Executions in Florida
June 2nd, 2025As Florida schedules another execution for June 10, Bishop Emeritus Felipe Estévez of the Diocese of St. Augustine has issued a public appeal to Governor Ron DeSantis: stop the cycle of violence and uphold the sanctity of life. In his statement that he shared with local newspapers, Bishop Estévez calls for compassion and moral courage, […]
Remembering with Gratitude
May 22nd, 2025Memorial Day Message from Bishop Erik Pohlmeier Each Memorial Day, we are reminded that the freedoms we enjoy have come at great cost. We honor the men and women who gave their lives in military service to our nation. Their courage and selflessness reflect the words of our Lord: “No one has greater love than […]
A Pilgrimage to Hope: From Promise to New Creation
May 19th, 202517th Annual Summer School of Theology – June 23-27 The Diocesan Office of Christian Formation invites all adults interested in deepening their faith to the 17th Annual Summer School of Theology, held June 23–27, in the Wisdom Center at Marywood Retreat & Conference Center. This year’s theme, “A Pilgrimage of Hope: From Promise to New […]
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 […]
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