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 […]
San Jose breaks ground on new classrooms, parish hall and columbarium
January 29th, 2026Members of San Jose Catholic Parish braved the cold weather conditions to witness the groundbreaking ceremony for their latest project to build new classrooms, a parish hall and a new columbarium. Bishop Erik Pohlmeier led the ceremony and blessed the land where the new facilities will be constructed. The $10 million project will include […]
St. Patrick students feed their curiosity, learn about careers at Community Helper Day
January 28th, 2026It is never too early for children to learn about the array of career options in the world, and St. Patrick Catholic School students in Jacksonville had the opportunity to interact with many professionals from various fields during its annual Community Helper Day on Jan. 27. According to pre-k to third grade lead teacher Ryanne […]
Local students take part in March for Life, Florida Bishops release statement on abortion
January 23rd, 2026Catholics across the nation each year make the trip to Washington, D.C. for the National March for Life, which took place on Jan. 23, one day after the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade on Jan. 22, 1973, which gave women the legal right to have an abortion. Many students in […]
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