A Brighter Star of the Sea Shines in Ponte Vedra
February 16th, 2021By Mark Udry The skies that day in Ponte Vedra Beach were gray and overcast, with the threat of torrential rain. But even the weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of those gathered at Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish that dreary afternoon to celebrate a shining achievement. The culmination of years of planning, building […]
2021 Bishop’s Annual Stewardship Appeal
February 8th, 2021The Scripture passage of the poor widow’s gift in Mark 12:43-44 helps us reflect on the importance of giving back what we have to give thanks to God for all that he has given. Each year, Catholics of the Diocese of St. Augustine are invited to come together in support of our local church through […]
Catholic Bishops of Florida Honor Representative Erin Grall with the Defensor Vitae / Defender of Life Award
February 4th, 2021While deeply appreciative of the service rendered by all members of the legislature, the bishops of Florida recognize special and notable achievements in the public square. This year, they are pleased to present the Defensor Vitae / Defender of Life Award to The Honorable Erin Grall, Florida House of Representatives, District 54, Vero Beach. Elected […]
Bishop Estévez Connects with Young People at Bishop Snyder High School
February 4th, 2021Bishop Felipe Estévez paid a visit to Bishop Snyder High School in Jacksonville during National Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 31-Feb. 5), celebrating the late Bishop John J. Snyder’s episcopal ordination anniversary in 1973 for the Diocese of Brooklyn, N.Y. The theme of this year’s Catholic Schools Week is “Faith. Excellence. Service.”, all of which are […]
Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
February 1st, 2021Since 1974, Catholic Schools Week has been celebrated across the nation to highlight the excellent curriculum, religious education, and important traditions Catholic schools offer. This year, Catholics Schools Week, sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), begins Sunday, Jan. 31, and ends Saturday, Feb. 6. This year’s theme is Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service. […]
World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life to Be Celebrated February 2
January 27th, 2021The Catholic Church will hold its annual celebration of the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life on February 2, 2021, and in parishes over the weekend of February 6-7. This event is a special time for individual parishes and the greater Church to celebrate the gift of consecrated life and pray for men and […]
Responding to the Challenge of Abortion in Florida on the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Life: A Statement of the Catholic Bishops of Florida
January 21st, 2021The Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling usurped the proper role of legislators and imposed an extreme abortion regime that has contributed to the polarization that has divided us as a nation and further wounded our society by ending over 61 million lives. Its trauma affects the web of social relationships that form families […]
Statement on Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as 46th President of the United States of America
January 20th, 2021Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles and president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued the following statement on January 20, 2021, regarding the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. as the 46th President of the United States of America. My prayers are with our new President and his family […]
Thousands of Catholics to Pray ‘9 Days for Life’ Novena Jan. 21-29 for the Protection of Human Life
January 19th, 2021Catholics nationwide are preparing to pray 9 Days for Life, the annual pro-life novena beginning this year on January 21. New this year, dioceses across the country are live-streaming prayer events each day for the protection of human life. In the Catholic Church, a ‘novena’ consists of prayers over nine successive days. This pro-life novena […]
St. Augustine shines bright with hundreds of pro-life supporters ‘We are joyfully the culture of life’
January 18th, 2021By Maurice Beaulieu, special to the St. Augustine Catholic St. Augustine’s annual March for Life parade on Jan. 16 may have been different this year because of pandemic setbacks, but pro-life supporters still came out in droves to celebrate the event’s theme—Life: The First Human Right. With a panel full of experienced presenters, a Mass […]
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