Celebrate the Memorial of St. Peter Claver
September 7th, 2021Thursday, September 9, 2021, is the Memorial of St. Peter Claver, who ministered to enslaved Africans. Accordingly, he is a patron saint of African Americans and of enslaved peoples. Each […]
Former Diocesan Employee Sentenced in U.S. District Court
September 3rd, 2021The U.S. Department of Justice released information on Sept. 2 regarding Charles David, a former employee of the Diocese of St. Augustine, who was sentenced for crimes he committed against […]
U.S. Bishops’ President Offers Prayers in Solidarity with Those Impacted by Hurricane Ida
August 31st, 2021Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), issued the following statement praying for the lives and safety of all those impacted […]
Bishop Blesses and Rededicates Catholic Center
August 30th, 2021Bishop Felipe Estévez blessed and rededicated the 40-year-old Catholic Center (11625 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville) Thursday, Aug. 26, after a $650,000-renovation. The diocesan Savings and Loan Committee assisted in […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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