Holy Father’s Condition Stable; Tests Show Some Improvement
February 19th, 2025By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis’ doctors described his condition as “stable” late Feb. 19 even though “blood tests, evaluated by the medical staff, show a slight improvement, particularly in the inflammatory markers,” which are used to monitor infections, a Vatican medical bulletin said. As further proof that the […]
USCCB Files Lawsuit on Unlawful Suspension of U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
February 19th, 2025WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) filed a lawsuit on February 18 challenging the government’s unlawful suspension of funding for its refugee admissions program. For decades, the USCCB has partnered with the U.S. government and locally based Catholic partners to help nearly a million individuals find safety and build their lives […]
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February 11th, 2025Standing for Life: A Call to End the Death Penalty More than 30 years ago, a terrible crime took the lives of two innocent people, Gregory and Kimberly Malnory. Now, the State of Florida plans to take another life in return. Join the Catholic bishops of Florida and other community citizens in calling for an end to this cycle of violence. […]
Bishops Call for Federal Immigration Reform
February 5th, 2025For decades, Florida’s bishops, along with their counterparts across the United States, have consistently urged Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Church teaching affirms a country’s right and responsibility to promote public order, safety, and security through well-regulated borders and just immigration policies. However, the solution to the nation’s inadequate immigration system must come at […]
Answer the Call to Leadership – Learn About the Ministry Formation Program
February 4th, 2025The Ministry Formation Program (MFP) is a three-year process that helps form leaders for service in parishes and schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine. With a 34-year history, the MFP is a well-established and well-thought-out program that utilizes key Church documents to form the laity in the areas of spirituality, pastoral skills, human development and […]
The Path of Beauty – Artists Jubilee Festival at Mission Nombre de Dios
February 3rd, 2025By Kathleen Bagg The Diocese of St. Augustine invites parishioners and the community to celebrate the 2025 Jubilee Festival of Artists and the World of Culture, a major event of Pope Francis’s 2025 Year of Hope Jubilee. Hosted at the historic Mission Nombre de Dios in St. Augustine, the celebration runs from Feb. 1 to […]
Pope clears way for beatification of Georgia martyrs
January 31st, 2025By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis has formally recognized that five Franciscan missionaries ministering in what is now the U.S. state of Georgia were killed for their faith. By signing the decree in the sainthood cause of the Georgia martyrs on Jan. 27, the pope cleared the way for their beatification, although a date for the ceremony […]
Human Dignity is Not Dependent on a Person’s Citizenship or Immigration Status
January 23rd, 2025By OSV News Bishop Mark J. Seitz (USCCB), Mercy Sister Mary Haddad (CHA) and Kerry Alys Robinson (CCUSA) have issued the following statement in response to action taken by the Trump Administration rescinding guidance related to “protected areas” in immigration enforcement. “Catholic health care, Catholic Charities agencies and the Church’s other social service ministries work daily to feed, […]
Discover Career Opportunities in Catholic Education
January 22nd, 2025The Diocese of St. Augustine is hosting a free Career Fair in Jacksonville and Gainesville in February. The first date is Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Bishop John J. Snyder High School, 5001 Samaritan Way, Jacksonville, FL 32210. The second date is Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at […]
Blue Ribbon Joy: Catholic Schools Shine in 2025
January 21st, 2025By Linda Reeves A spotlight is shining brightly on Catholic schools as National Catholic Schools Week approaches, celebrated from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1. This annual event highlights the significant contributions of Catholic education to families, communities and the Church. This year’s theme, “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community,” captures what makes Catholic education […]
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