Catholics Invited to Pray an Act of Reparation on Solemnity of the Sacred Heart
June 14th, 2023WASHINGTON – On June 16, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee for Religious […]
World Day of Prayer for Sanctification of Priests on June 16
June 14th, 2023WASHINGTON – On June 16, the Catholic Church observes the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests. Established by Saint John Paul II in 2002, this celebration occurs annually on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. On this day, priests are encouraged to reflect on the dignity of their vocation and […]
Catholic Bishops Urge Governor DeSantis to Spare the Life of Duane Owen
June 9th, 2023The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has requested that Gov. Ron DeSantis stay the execution of Duane Owen and commute his sentence to life without parole. Owen is scheduled to be executed on June 15 at 6:00 p.m. He was sentenced to death for the 1984 murders of Karen Slattery and Georgianna Worden in […]
Bishop Galeone: Remembered for His Love of Jesus
June 9th, 2023At a solemn Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, Bishop Emeritus Victor Galeone was remembered as a man who put Jesus first and himself last and whose life was built on three pillars of faith, family and friends. Bishop Galeone, 87, died May 29 in Baltimore, Md., where he grew up, served as a […]
Diocese of St. Augustine Mourns the Death of Bishop Emeritus Victor Galeone
May 31st, 2023Bishop Emeritus Victor Galeone, the ninth bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine, died May 29, 2023, in St. Martin Home for the Aged in Baltimore. He was 88. Bishop Erik T. Pohlmeier, the current bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine, said, “I am grateful for the legacy of Bishop Galeone. As I hear […]
Statement from Bishops of U.S. Communities Along the U.S. – Mexico Border
May 12th, 2023The bishops of communities in the United States along the southwest border have issued a statement in response to the developing situation of a large number of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. The bishops’ full statement follows: “Daily, we witness the human consequences of migration, both its blessings and its challenges. As pastors of border […]
Bishop Pohlmeier Announces New Appointments
May 2nd, 2023From the Office of the Bishop – June 20, 2024 Bishop Erik Pohlmeier is pleased to announce the following priest appointments for the Diocese of St. Augustine. Effective July 1, 2024: Rev. Timothy Lindenfelser, J.C.L., V.F. – appointed Chancellor for Canonical Affairs of the Diocese of St. Augustine, effective July 1, 2024. Rev. Rafael Lavilla – appointed […]
World Day of Prayer for Vocations on April 30
April 27th, 2023On April 30, the Catholic Church will mark the 60th annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Celebrated on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, the World Day of Prayer for Vocations is often referred to as “Good Shepherd Sunday” in reference to the Gospel reading that teaches Jesus is the Good Shepherd who lays down […]
Congratulations to our Newest Deacons
April 27th, 2023With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, 11 seminarians at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, Fla., were ordained to the transitional diaconate on April 22 by Bishop Erik Pohlmeier of St. Augustine. Deacons Diego Vasquez and Cristian Vergara were ordained for service in the Diocese of St. Augustine. They will be […]
Joy, Hope and Commitment: Three Women Answered God’s Call
April 21st, 2023By Fran Ruchalski Sisters Yvelyne Marie Bernard, April Marie Josefina Candelaria and Lourdes of the Holy Eucharist professed solemn vows as Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament community at St. Augustine Church and Catholic Student Center in Gainesville on April 12. “As you rise to new life with Jesus today with this new commitment, as […]
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