Las Posadas brings centuries-old Christmas tradition to St. Augustine shrine
December 16th, 2025Story and Photos by Peter Willott A centuries-old Spanish Christmas tradition returned to one of the most sacred sites in American Catholic history Dec. 13 as the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche hosted Las Posadas, a living reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter before the birth of Jesus. Held on […]
Diocese partners with Icemen for night of hockey and faith
December 9th, 2025Join the Diocese of St. Augustine for an action-packed night of family fun during the Jacksonville Icemen hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 24 with puck drop at 7 p.m. at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena located at 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. in downtown Jacksonville. Special guest at the game will be Bishop Erik Pohlmeier, […]
Snyder Center Marks 25 Years of Serving San Jose Seniors
December 5th, 2025By Joe DeSalvo For 25 years, the Bishop John J. Snyder Community Center has been the heart of San Jose Apartments I and II, enriching the lives of low-income seniors on Jacksonville’s Southside. As the center celebrates this milestone, the San Jose Apartments board has launched its 2025 appeal to sustain the programs and services […]
Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day Approaches
December 4th, 2025Our Lady of Guadalupe is known as the Patroness of the Americas, a title she was given by St. John Paul II in 1999. He also declared that her feast day would be Dec. 12 and a day of celebration in churches across the Americas. This year, the Diocese of St. Augustine’s celebration will be […]
It Starts with an Invitation: OCIA Conference 2025
December 4th, 2025Parishes across the Diocese of St. Augustine are invited to renew and strengthen their ministry of Christian initiation at the upcoming OCIA Conference hosted by Sacred Heart Parish. The conference will be in the parish’s Family Life Center, 5752 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville. The two-day gathering takes place Friday, Jan. 30, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., […]
Discover your call. Deepen your faith. Lead with confidence.
December 4th, 2025The Diocese of St. Augustine is inviting adults across North Florida to explore the Ministry Formation Program (MFP), a three-year path of study and spiritual growth that prepares lay leaders to serve in parishes and schools. Now in its 34th year, MFP is rooted in Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord and forms participants […]
It Starts at Home: Empowering Parents with Confidence and Tools
December 4th, 2025The Office of Christian Formation is expanding its commitment to strengthen faith formation in homes, parishes and schools across the Diocese of St. Augustine. Over the past several years, OCF has updated its curriculum, expanded training for catechetical leaders and joined 24 other dioceses in a $5 million Lilly Grant initiative focused on renewing family […]
The Needs Are Real. The Time Is Now. Help Lift Up Local Catholic Ministries
November 25th, 2025By Anthony Richards Since 2015, #iGiveCatholic has helped Catholics identify needs in their communities and support ministries that make a meaningful impact. The giving effort is part of the larger Giving Tuesday initiative, which takes place this year on Dec. 2, but early giving is already underway. This year, 63 ministries across the Diocese of St. Augustine are […]
Simbang Gabi 2025 schedule released
November 24th, 2025Simbang Gabi is a beloved tradition among Filipino Catholics that prepares us for the joyous Christmas feast. This devotion honors the Blessed Virgin Mary and symbolizes the nine months she carried Jesus in her womb. The Filipino Ministry of the Diocese of St. Augustine helps organize nine consecutive evenings of Masses held at various parishes […]
Giving season underway: #iGiveCatholic campaign offers ways, organizations to assist
November 20th, 2025By Anthony Richards The holiday season is a time for looking both inward and outward, as Catholics tend to dive into a deeper reflection of who they are and what they are doing with the blessings they have. Taking a look at one’s soul often leads to looking at the world around them and trying to find ways […]
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