Doubling up the fun: Crusaders enjoy pair of regional titles, next up, final four
March 2nd, 2026Story and photos by Anthony Richards Two wins, that is all that stands between the Bishop Kenny High boys and girls basketball teams from being state champions. Both teams took care of business with regional final victories in front of their home fans over the weekend to secure their spots in the class 4A state […]
Crusaders basketball teams eye trips to final four
February 27th, 2026By Anthony Richards A trip to the state final four is something high school student-athletes dream of but for Bishop Kenny High School the opportunity for both its boys and girls basketball teams to go in the same year is on the line this weekend with a pair of regional final games. The girls basketball […]
God could be felt around every corner at DYC XI
February 25th, 2026Story and photos by Anthony Richards Lent is a time of reflection and discovering oneself by growing a deeper relationship with God. For the many of the youth in the Diocese of St. Augustine, they were able to take a large step toward doing just that during the 2026 Diocesan Youth Conference Feb. 20-22. The […]
Local Vietnamese Catholics prepare for Lunar New Year celebration
February 13th, 2026The Lunar New Year has a rich tradition in which Vietnamese Catholics take the time to give thanks to God and celebrate His glory in their lives. It consists of three days of celebration, and this year will be Feb. 17-19, which also coincides with the start of the Lenten season in the liturgical calendar […]
Bishop Pohlmeier to Host Holy Hour for Peace in Response to National Call to Prayer
February 9th, 2026ST. AUGUSTINE — Bishop Erik Pohlmeier will lead a Holy Hour for Peace immediately following the 6:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross on Friday, Feb. 27, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. All are invited to join in prayer for healing, reconciliation and peace in our families, communities and nation. The Holy Hour is […]
Student Experience at Heart of St. Francis’ Capital Campaign
February 9th, 2026Story by Anthony Richards St. Francis Catholic Academy is seeking to grow its student population while continuing to strengthen the educational experience it offers. Before that growth can happen, the school hopes to build a 7,000-square-foot multipurpose facility that would serve as a cafeteria and performance space. The project is estimated to cost $3 million. […]
Shrine at Mission Nombre de Dios Recognized During Franciscan Jubilee
February 6th, 2026The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios has been recognized by the Catholic Shrines of the United States as one of eight shrines and pilgrimage sites in the United States to visit during the Franciscan Jubilee Year. The Franciscan Jubilee Year (Jan. 10, 2026, to Jan. 10, 2027) […]
Catholic bishops urge Governor DeSantis to stay the execution of Ronald Heath
February 4th, 2026Every human life, given by God, is sacred TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to stay the February 10, 2026, execution of Ronald Heath and commute his sentence to life without parole. Heath was sentenced to death for the 1989 first-degree murder of Michael Sheridan. He […]
Shrine seeks to revive historic spot with outdoor altar renovation
February 3rd, 2026Story and photos by Anthony Richards There are so many integral parts that make a trip to the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine so meaningful, and one of those is the outdoor altar next to the church, which is undergoing a renovation following a blessing and groundbreaking and ceremony […]
30th World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life and Profiles of Most Recent Profession Class
January 29th, 2026WASHINGTON – “Consecrated men and women are a witness to the hope of a life lived in Christ that is awaited to be fully received in Heaven,” said Archbishop-designate Ronald A. Hicks, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations. The committee assists bishops in promoting, supporting and […]
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