U.S. Bishops Decry Harsh Immigration Tactics, Pledge Support
June 17th, 2025June 16, 2025 WASHINGTON – “As your shepherds, your fear echoes in our hearts and we make your pain our own. Count on the commitment of all of us to stand with you in this challenging hour,” said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), addressing the surge in […]
Juneteenth: A Reflection by Bishop Erik Pohlmeier on Freedom, Faith and Racial Justice
June 17th, 2025On June 19, 1865—more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation—enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally received word that they were free. This announcement marked the effective end of slavery in the United States for more than 250,000 people still held in bondage. That day, known as Juneteenth, became a […]
Faith, Fun and Fastpitch: A Jubilee of Sports Celebration
June 11th, 2025Catholics gather for a joyful night at the ballpark By Kimberly Whiting A warm summer evening, a ballpark buzzing with excitement, and Catholics from across the Diocese of St. Augustine coming together to celebrate faith and fellowship – this was the spirit of the Jubilee of Sports held June 7 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville. […]
Rooted in Love, Ready to Serve
June 9th, 2025Ordination of Father Charles Bemis Brings Joy to the Diocese By Kathleen Bagg Joy filled the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine on June 7 as Charles Bemis stepped into a new role – a priest of the Diocese of St. Augustine. With family, friends and fellow clergy surrounding him, Bemis was ordained by Bishop Erik Pohlmeier in a celebration […]
Why Pentecost Still Matters Today
June 8th, 2025By Erin McGeever Pentecost isn’t just another day on the Church calendar — it’s the bold, fiery celebration of the Holy Spirit’s arrival and the birth of the Church. Always observed 50 days after the Resurrection of Jesus, Pentecost shifts each year depending on the date of Easter, falling between May 10 and June 13. This year, it […]
‘Courage’ in June: Humility in a Time of Pride
June 3rd, 2025By Isabella Cilento “It takes a lot of courage to practice virtue,” said Father Ed Murphy, director of Courage of Northeast Florida. “Especially in a world that tells you to do the opposite.” While June is widely recognized as Pride Month, a different kind of gathering will take place Saturday, June 14, at Assumption Catholic […]
Celebrating the Gift of Family in the Jubilee Year
June 3rd, 2025By Peter Willott Beneath sunny skies and the live oaks of Mission Nombre de Dios, families from across the Diocese of St. Augustine gathered May 31 to celebrate the 2025 Jubilee of Families, or “Family Fest,” a day of prayer, community and celebration as part of the Jubilee Year of Hope. The event, themed as […]
A Journey Toward Joy: Charles Bemis to Be Ordained a Priest June 7
June 3rd, 2025By Lilla Ross Deacon Charles Bemis will be ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of St. Augustine on Saturday, June 7, at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, 38 Cathedral Place. The ordination Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Erik Pohlmeier, and all are welcome to attend. The liturgy will also […]
Bishop Felipe Estévez Urges an End to Executions in Florida
June 2nd, 2025As Florida schedules another execution for June 10, Bishop Emeritus Felipe Estévez of the Diocese of St. Augustine has issued a public appeal to Governor Ron DeSantis: stop the cycle of violence and uphold the sanctity of life. In his statement that he shared with local newspapers, Bishop Estévez calls for compassion and moral courage, […]
Remembering with Gratitude
May 22nd, 2025Memorial Day Message from Bishop Erik Pohlmeier Each Memorial Day, we are reminded that the freedoms we enjoy have come at great cost. We honor the men and women who gave their lives in military service to our nation. Their courage and selflessness reflect the words of our Lord: “No one has greater love than […]
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