Bishop Blesses New Gate of Heaven Cemetery
August 27th, 2021The new Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located on the Prince of Peace Catholic Church property (6320 Bennett Road) is finally ready for the souls of the faithful. On Tuesday, Aug. 24, Bishop Felipe Estévez blessed the cemetery, which includes a four-walled columbarium, an octagonal columbarium and plenty of room for in-ground cremation burials. Each columbarium bears […]
A Message from Pope Francis to Inspire Confidence in the COVID-19 Vaccines
August 19th, 2021To continue increasing confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines, specifically in communities disproportionately affected by the virus, the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative announced a new PSA featuring Pope Francis and six cardinals and archbishops from North, Central and South America. Representing the first-ever Ad Council campaign designed for and distributed to a global audience, messaging […]
Bishop Estévez Revisits COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Parishes
August 17th, 2021Beginning this weekend, Bishop Felipe Estévez has asked his clergy to strongly recommend parishioners wear masks while attending Mass and other liturgical services. The move comes on the heels of an alarming increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the 17 counties of the Diocese of St. Augustine. The updated diocesan guidelines align with the […]
CRS Responds to Haiti Earthquake
August 16th, 2021Members of a rescue and protection team clean debris from a house in Les Cayes, Haiti, Aug. 15, 2021, following a magnitude 7.2 earthquake the previous day. (CNS photo/Ralph Tedy Erol, Reuters) Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is sending teams to provide clean water, sanitation, shelter and emergency supplies in response to a major earthquake that […]
Bishop Estévez Blesses New Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
August 16th, 2021After months of planning and construction, Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery is now open to serve the needs of the Jacksonville community. Bishop Felipe Estévez will bless and dedicate the new cemetery on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. Located on the Prince of Peace Catholic Church property at 6320 Bennett Road, Jacksonville, the cemetery […]
Catholic School Officials Issue Temporary Mask Mandate
August 12th, 2021As students head back to school this week, a temporary policy was rolled out on Monday, August 9, requiring masks to be worn indoors for students, faculty, and staff of Catholic schools. The leadership of the Diocese of St. Augustine shifted from their earlier policy due to the rapid increase of COVID-19 cases, dangerous variants […]
Traveling ‘Pandemic Crucifix’ visiting Ascension St. Vincent’s
August 6th, 2021Ascension’s traveling ‘pandemic crucifix’ is visiting Ascension St. Vincent’s hospitals from Tuesday, August 10 to Friday, August 13. Last December, the archbishop of the Archdiocese of St. Louis visited Ascension’s offices in St. Louis and offered a special blessing for those who serve its Mission across the United States. The archbishop presented Ascension with a […]
Augustinian Day Honors Diocese’s Namesake
August 6th, 2021Celebrate the feast of St. Augustine of Hippo and the namesake of the diocese at this year’s Augustinian Day Address on Friday, Aug. 27 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. Vespers begin at 6 p.m., followed by the address at 7 p.m. This year’s featured speaker is Andrew Dinan, Ph.D., an associate professor of […]
Founder’s Day Celebrates America’s First Parish and City
August 6th, 2021All are welcome to celebrate the founding of St. Augustine and the establishment of the Catholic faith on these shores. The 456th Founder’s Day celebration is Saturday, Sept. 4, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios, 101 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. Parking is free. Sponsored by […]
Revised COVID-19 Plans for Catholic Schools
August 2nd, 2021After receiving the Executive Order (21-175) Ensuring the Parents’ Freedom to Choose – Masks in Schools, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday, July 30, 2021, Bishop Felipe Estévez and Deacon Scott Conway, superintendent of Catholic Schools, revised a COVID-19 safety plan for Catholic Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine. The original plan released […]
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