Discover an ancient rite and the rituals behind a bishop’s ordination
July 18th, 2022By Jean Gonzalez The Catholic faithful participate in many rites steeped in tradition and symbolism distinct to the church. And on July 22, Catholics of North Florida will celebrate one such tradition — the ordination and installation of Bishop-elect Erik Pohlmeier as 11th bishop of St. Augustine. In celebration of the event, Father Tom Willis, […]
Statement on U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
June 24th, 2022On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a landmark ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. In response, the Catholic Bishops of Florida issued the following statement: “We are deeply heartened to see that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned […]
Pope Francis Appoints Father Erik Pohlmeier Bishop of St. Augustine
May 26th, 2022On Tuesday, May 24, Archbishop Christopher Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, announced Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Felipe J. Estévez, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of St. Augustine, and has appointed Father Erik T. Pohlmeier, as Bishop-elect of St. Augustine. Bishop Estévez has been appointed apostolic administrator […]
Parents – Apply now for Private School Scholarships
May 10th, 2022Parents – Apply now for Private School ScholarshipsGet an average of $7,000 a year for K-12 education Families seeking more options in their children’s education can now apply for the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship and the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options in one application through Step Up for Students. Scholarship amounts vary by grade […]
USCCB Urges Faithful to Pray in Response to Leak of Draft Supreme Court Opinion
May 6th, 2022In response to the leak of a draft opinion in the Supreme Court case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities issued the following call to prayer: “The leak related to the U.S. Supreme Court case […]
The Global Church Prays for Vocations
May 3rd, 2022The World Day of Prayer for Vocations is celebrated this year on Sunday, May 8. While appreciating all vocations, the Catholic Church concentrates its attention this day on vocations to the ordained ministries (priesthood and diaconate), consecrated life in all its forms (men and women religious life, societies of apostolic life, consecrated virginity), secular institutes […]
Faith Leaders Share in Local Synodal Process
April 26th, 2022By Erin McGeever As part of the local synodal process, Bishop Felipe Estévez and Catholic leadership gathered in small discernment groups on April 21 with leaders of other Christian denominations for prayer, fellowship and dialogue. This momentous event occurred at Marywood Retreat and Conference Center in St. Johns. The small group conversations were rich and […]
Empowering our Youth to have Faith
April 26th, 2022By John LeComte Stacia Goral says she almost lost faith. That is until 2018 when a car accident changed her life. “Having the patrol officer tell me I was lucky to be alive taught me that I should trust God’s plan,” Stacia said. “I felt like I had some sense knocked into me.” Stacia, 24, […]
Popular Exhibit of the Saints Comes to the Diocese
April 25th, 2022Just weeks after celebrating the Resurrection, the faithful of the Diocese of St. Augustine will have the opportunity to venerate the sacred remains of the church’s heroes. Father Carlos Martins, CC, a Custos Reliquiarum (ecclesiastically appointed Curate of Relics), will return to Florida this May, with a Vatican exhibit of more than 160 relics* of […]
San Jose Car & Truck Show nets $8,500 for Bishop Snyder Center for seniors
April 25th, 2022Special for the St. Augustine Catholic Steve and Pam Kerlin’s stunning 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad has won its share of class awards and ribbons at the San Jose Car & Truck Show, but never the big one. Until this year. The Kerlins’ iconic wagon was judged Best of Show at the seventh annual event, […]
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