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) […]
World Day of Migrants and Refugees Emphasizes the Importance of Walking with Our Brothers and Sisters in Need
September 20th, 2024September 19, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Catholic Church observes the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on the last Sunday of September each year. Leading up to September 29, the Catholic Church in the United States will celebrate National Migration Week (September 23-29), calling attention to the challenges confronting migrants and refugees, from their country […]
Florida’s 106th Execution: A Call to Confront Injustice and Demand Change
September 3rd, 2024Commentary By Maria DeLiberato Last night (August 29), the State of Florida conducted its 106th execution, its first execution of this year. As always, I am so proud of the FADP team and all of you who worked tirelessly to try to stop this state-sanctioned murder from happening. The vigil attendance across the state was […]
Labor: A Sacred Act of Faith and Justice
August 29th, 2024A 2024 Labor Day Statement by Bishop Erik T. Pohlmeier My Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we celebrate Labor Day, let us turn to the teachings of our Catholic faith and find inspiration in the sacred scriptures. Labor is more than just a means of earning a living; it reflects our human dignity, our role in […]
Florida Catholic Bishops Urge Governor to Halt Execution of Dozier School Survivor
August 22nd, 2024The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has implored Gov. Ron DeSantis to stay the execution of Loran Cole and commute his sentence to life without the possibility of parole. Cole is scheduled to be executed on August 29 for the 1994 murder of John Edwards. He was also convicted of robbing, kidnapping and assaulting […]
St. Ambrose Family Life Center Groundbreaking
August 19th, 2024On Sunday, August 18, 2024, St. Ambrose parish celebrated a momentous occasion with the ground-breaking of its new Family Life Center. The day began with a special 11 a.m. Mass was celebrated by Bishop Pohlmeier, during which the congregation gathered in prayer and gratitude for the blessings that had brought the church to this milestone. […]
America’s Oldest City Celebrates its 459th Birthday
August 15th, 2024St. Augustine, Fla. – The Diocese of St. Augustine and the City of St. Augustine are commemorating the 459th Founder’s Day anniversary on Sept. 7. This incredible event will be brimming with historical re-enactments and vibrant festivities. Prepare to be part of four thrilling days of events that commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sister […]
Blessing of Homeschool Families Mass and Reception
August 9th, 2024Join us at San José Catholic Church for the 6th Annual Blessing of Homeschool Families Mass and Reception on Monday, Sept. 23, at 5:30 pm. Bishop Erik Pohlmeier will celebrate the Mass, offering a special blessing to families who have chosen homeschooling as a way to fulfill their baptismal promise to train their children in […]
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