Pope Francis Appoints Two Local Priests as Missionaries of Mercy
May 20th, 2021Bishop Felipe Estévez of the Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine announced today that Fathers Bernardine Eikhuemelo and Richard Pagano have been named Missionaries of Mercy by the Holy Father, Pope Francis. The Holy Father called, from Dec. 8, 2015-Nov. 20, 2016, an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy to direct our attention and actions “on mercy so […]
Pope Francis Names Two Local Priests Monsignors
May 20th, 2021Bishop Felipe Estévez is pleased to announce that two priests of the Diocese of St. Augustine, Fathers Michael Houle and James Boddie, Jr., have been bestowed with the papal honor of “Chaplain to His Holiness” by Pope Francis and given the title “Monsignor.” “Monsignor” is a title bestowed on a priest who has distinguished himself […]
Papal Nuncio Presides Over Investiture for the Order of Malta
May 17th, 2021The Order of Malta Federal Association hosted His Excellency Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Papal Nuncio to the United States as the main celebrant for the Solemn Liturgy and Investiture for the Order at San Juan del Rio Catholic Church in St. Johns on Sunday, April 25. Michael O’Hare and Dr. Tim Laird were invested as […]
An Update to the Bishop’s New COVID-19 Safety Plan
May 14th, 2021After careful study, consultation with the clergy, and the guidance of medical experts, Bishop Felipe Estévez will lift the general dispensation from the Sunday obligation to attend Mass, effective May 22. A particular dispensation remains in effect for those members of the diocese who have underlying health conditions, the aged, infirm, and those who are […]
Governor DeSantis Signs School Choice Bill at Christ the King Catholic School
May 11th, 2021Surrounded by Catholic school students, parents and elected officials, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into legislation on Tuesday, May 11at Christ the King Catholic School, House Bill 7045, expanding scholarship eligibility for families and prioritizing military, foster and adopted students. Christ the King was recently recognized as the only Green School in the state of […]
New books offer unique perspectives on long road to sainthood
May 5th, 2021By Timothy Walch, Catholic News Service Sainthood. It’s a matter of faith that Catholics who die in a state of grace join the communion of saints in heaven. Indeed, the church has codified that recognition in the celebration of All Saints’ Day each Nov. 1. For a few extraordinary Catholics, however, the recognition of sanctity […]
Tell HHS to Keep Abortion out of Family Planning Program
May 5th, 2021On April 15, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a proposed rule on the Title X family planning program that would reverse the Trump Administration’s 2019 Title X Rule (also known as the “Protect Life Rule”). On May 4th, the USCCB along with the Southern Baptists Convention’s Ethics and Religious […]
Watch the 2021 Ordinations LIVE
April 29th, 2021They have been affectionately tagged the 3Ms: Mac Hill, Michael Kieler and Michael Elias. They are the three seminarians who will be ordained on Saturday, May 15 by Bishop Felipe Estévez for service to the Diocese of St. Augustine. Due to COVID-19 precautions, the Ordination is invitation-only. However, the event will be live-streamed to the […]
U.S. Secretary of Education Names Christ the King Catholic School a Green Ribbon School
April 23rd, 2021The U.S. Department of Education announced on Thursday, April 22 that Christ the King Catholic School in Jacksonville is among the 2021 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award honorees. They are the only school in the state of Florida, among public and non-public schools, to be named a Green Ribbon School. Christ the […]
Ascension St. Vincent’s joins nationwide campaign to promote COVID-19 vaccination
April 23rd, 2021Ascension St. Vincent’s is collaborating with a coalition of 60 of America’s hospitals and healthcare institutions on a nationwide campaign to encourage adults to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Led by Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic, the campaign “Get the Vaccine to Save Lives,” is designed to reassure the public that vaccines are safe, effective and […]
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