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, […]
Florida Bishops Praise Upholding of 24-Hour Abortion Reflection Period
April 13th, 2022The Catholic bishops of Florida are elated to see the ruling by Judge Angela Dempsey of the Second Judicial Circuit Court upholding a 2015 state law that gives women 24 hours to reflect on information provided by physicians before proceeding with abortions. On April 8, 2022, Judge Dempsey granted the state’s motion for summary judgment, […]
A Guide to Holy Week
April 12th, 2022Catholics throughout the Diocese of St. Augustine are preparing themselves for liturgical celebrations for Holy Week, the most solemn week on the church’s calendar. The following is a calendar of Holy Week liturgical celebrations presided by Bishop Estévez: April 10Palm Sunday of the Passion of the LordHoly Week began yesterday on Palm Sunday of the […]
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