OneCOP Program brings faith community and law enforcement agencies together
June 10th, 2021By Fran Ruchalski On Tuesday, June 8, religious leaders and law enforcement agencies from all over northeast Florida came together at the Prime Osborn Convention Center in downtown Jacksonville to learn more about the OneCOP (One Community One Precinct) program being implemented by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. “Bless, oh Lord, the One Congregation One Precinct […]
The 2021 Florida Eucharistic Congress
June 7th, 2021After the cancelation of last year’s congress due to COVID-19 safety concerns, more than a thousand Catholics flocked to the 2021 Florida Eucharistic Congress on Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5. This year, the event was made more accessible to people on the western side of the diocese, with the first night kicking off […]
Americans are urged to support the Hyde Amendment
June 4th, 2021A Letter from Bishop Felipe Estévez The Administration’s federal budget proposal to eliminate the Hyde Amendment and some related pro-life provisions are of deep concern. The Hyde Amendment, which has been in effect since 1976 with bipartisan support, prohibits the use of federal funds for abortion, except in cases of rape, incest, or to save […]
USCCB to Celebrate Religious Freedom Week, June 22-29
June 3rd, 2021Each year, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) observes Religious Freedom Week. Beginning with the feast day of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher, and including the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, the week-long commemoration ends with the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. Religious Freedom Week will be observed this year from […]
Bishop Welcomes Members of New Hispanic Ministry
June 2nd, 2021By Fran Ruchalski On Sunday, May 30, Bishop Felipe Estévez joined members of Communidad de San Marco de Holy Rosary for the Confirmation of six of their young members, with one also being baptized, and five receiving Communion for the first time. It has been about six months since the group began their weekly Sunday […]
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Reacts to President’s Removal of the Hyde Amendment in Federal Budget
June 1st, 2021After the Biden Administration released its federal budget proposal today, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, expressed deep concerns about its proposal to eliminate the Hyde Amendment and some related pro-life provisions. The Hyde Amendment, which has been in effect since 1976 with bipartisan support, prohibits the use of federal funds for abortion, except in cases […]
EWTN Honors First Millennial Beatified By The Catholic Church
May 28th, 2021In response to extraordinary viewer interest in the newly beatified teenage computer whiz Carlos Acutis, EWTN is pleased to announce that the Network has designated June 1-5 as “Blessed Carlo Acutis Week.” During the week, EWTN will premiere six new programs on the would-be saint, including two EWTN Original documentaries as well as a special […]
President of U.S. Bishops’ Conference and Chairman for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Condemn Recent Rise in Antisemitic Incidents
May 26th, 2021A member of the Jewish community views anti-Semitic graffiti on tombstones at the Jewish cemetery in Herrlisheim, France, May 2, 2004. Several graves were desecrated with swastikas and slogans written in German, and experts indicated the trend was increasing. (CNS photo from Reuters) With a recent rise in the incidents across the country that have […]
Bishop Celebrates 28th MFP Class
May 26th, 2021Bishop Felipe Estévez will celebrate Mass on June 20 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine for the 28th graduating class of the Ministry Formation Program in the Diocese of St. Augustine. Ten people will graduate from this three-year lay ecclesiastical program, including (from left, back row) Ron Coleman (Holy Spirit), Jack Williamson (Santa Maria […]
Bishop Kenny Alumna Receives Prestigious Award
May 24th, 2021Carla Harris, Bishop Kenny High School Class of 1980 was awarded the University of Notre Dame’s 2021 Laetare Medal, the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics, at the 176th University Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 23. Ms. Harris, is vice chairman of wealth management and senior client adviser at Morgan Stanley — as well as […]
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