Walking in the Footsteps of Believers
August 7th, 2024By Linda Reeves Professor David Sheffler transported his audience on a European trek, recounting the experiences of walking and studying along a footpath that millions of pilgrims have traveled over centuries, leading to the apostolic tomb of St. James. “The impact of the experience has been transformational for many of my students, and it has […]
Diocesan Council of Catholic Women: Walking with Women
August 7th, 2024By Jessica Larson, MPM Each year, the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) convenes to unite the parish-level Council of Catholic Women (CCW) groups, fostering a sense of connection and collaboration for the greater good of the diocese. The 93rd Annual DCCW Convention, held in April 2024 at the serene Marywood Retreat & Conference Center […]
Msgr. Michael Houle – A Lifetime of Service and Leadership
August 7th, 2024By Lilla Ross When Msgr. Michael Houle was growing up on Jacksonville’s Northside, he couldn’t decide whether to become a teacher, an architect, or a priest. Forty-five years ago, he chose the priesthood and has since embodied all three roles. Inspired by a Redemptorist priest at his school, Holy Rosary, Msgr. Houle initially considered the […]
Epiphany School: The Western Rural Frontier
August 7th, 2024By Jessica Larson, MPM Nestled in the northwest side of the diocese amidst the serene backdrop of rural Florida, Epiphany School is a beacon of educational excellence and faith. Serving six counties – Suwannee, Lafayette, Baker, Union, Columbia and Gilchrist – Epiphany stands as the western rural frontier for Catholic education in the Diocese of […]
Children Embrace Faith and Fun
August 7th, 2024Eighteen children experienced Christ’s loving care at St. William Parish’s June Vacation Bible School (VBS) in Keystone Heights. Kathryn Smersh, the director of religious education, highlighted the enriching activities centered on “Spending Time with the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.” Participants enjoyed a video about St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, crafted […]
Retiring Principals Continue to be Role Models of Service
August 7th, 2024–Linda Reeves Three model principals with service in their blood retired as the academic year wrapped up to serve their parishes and others. Dr. John Luciano set a goal for his retirement leap. “I said 40 was the number.” At the helm 22 years, he is leaving Holy Spirit Catholic School in Jacksonville. “Dr. Luciano […]
Order of Malta Makes a Pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes
August 7th, 2024Seven local knights and dames of the Order of Malta, a lay religious order, participated in a weeklong pilgrimage to the sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in May coinciding with the 66th international pilgrimage. The streets of the French town were flooded with some 7,000 Order of Malta pilgrims from 46 countries. Of the […]
Corpus Christi Procession at Good Shepherd Mission Church
August 7th, 2024On the warm evening of June 2, on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Bishop Erik Pohlmeier celebrated Mass at Christ the Good Shepherd Mission in Bell with Fathers Wilson Colmenares, Manuel Puga and Raguiel Rodriguez. The air was filled with incense, and the pews were brimming with devoted parishioners. After Mass, the golden monstrance, holding […]
CRHP – Transforming Lives and Parishes
August 6th, 2024– Jessica Larson, MPM “For every tree is known by its own fruit.” (Lk 6:44) For nearly three decades, parishioners have been serving one another to win hearts for Christ. On a warm June morning, 250 former Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) retreat members from 16 parishes gathered at San Juan del Rio Parish, enjoying […]
Bishops and other Catholics around the world decry ‘derision’ of Christianity at the Olympics opening ceremony
August 2nd, 2024By OSV News and Lauretta Brown, culture editor The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games – a sports festival aimed to unite all nations of the world – created shock and disbelief instead as Catholics around the world felt offended by the parody of the Last Supper, which was part of the opening […]
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