True love, faith shines bright at Anniversary Celebration
November 13th, 2025Story by Anthony Richards | Photos by Fran Ruchalski Holy Matrimony is one of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church, and it is something that is celebrated each day of a couple’s life. However, there are certain milestone wedding anniversaries that are extra special and each year the Diocese of St. Augustine honors those […]
Las Posadas scheduled for Dec. 13 at Our Lady of La Leche
November 13th, 2025A Christmas tradition each year at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios is Las Posadas, and this year it will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13. Its origins date back to 16th-century Mexico, and it involves reenacting the Holy Family’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem as they […]
Honoring the Service of Our Veterans and Their Families
November 10th, 2025From Bishop Erik Pohlmeier Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On this Veterans Day, we offer our deep gratitude to the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of our nation. Their commitment to preserving peace and protecting human dignity reflects a profound willingness to place the needs of others before their […]
Cardinal Pierre calls for justice through faith at 35th Red Mass
November 10th, 2025By Anthony Richards Service and truth through faith on the path to justice was a resounding theme during the 35th Annual Red Mass hosted by the Diocese of St. Augustine Catholic Lawyers Guild on Nov. 5 as part of the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope. Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, served […]
Bishop Pohlmeier Highlights Role of Laity in Jubilee of Hope
November 5th, 2025Story and photos by Peter Willott Hundreds of parishioners from across the Diocese of St. Augustine gathered Saturday at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios to celebrate the role of lay apostolates and ecclesial movements in the life of the Church. Lay apostolates are groups of lay […]
Help Families in Haiti and Jamaica Devastated by Hurricane Melissa
November 4th, 2025The Diocese of St. Augustine will not be taking up a collection in parishes at this time. Instead, the diocese encourages the faithful to donate directly to Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to help families in Haiti and Jamaica recover from Hurricane Melissa by going to www.crs.org/donate/hurricane-melissa to donate. The rare Category 5 hurricane—the strongest ever […]
All Souls’ Day: A Catholic Call to Prayer
October 31st, 2025By Anthony Richards All Souls’ Day brings a mix of emotions as Catholics remember loved ones who have died. But the day’s liturgical purpose goes beyond memory — it is also about praying for the dead, asking God to forgive their sins and grant them eternal rest. “Yes, All Souls’ Day is about remembering those […]
1,700 Years of Faith: The Nicene Creed Unites Christians
October 30th, 2025By Anthony Richards The Nicene Creed has been one of the most influential texts for Christians for centuries. The Diocese of St. Augustine marked its 1,700th anniversary with a special celebration as part of the Jubilee Year of Hope. “It’s remarkable to think we’ve been praying these same words for 1,700 years, nearly unchanged from […]
U.S. Priesthood in Decline: A Call to Prayer and Vocations
October 30th, 2025As National Vocation Awareness Week approaches (Nov. 2–8), the need for new priests and consecrated men and women in the United States is pressing. According to a 2023 report, from 2014 to 2021 the number of active diocesan priests declined by 9 percent, religious priests dropped 14 percent, seminarians fell 22 percent, and total priestly […]
Annual Anniversary Celebration set for Nov. 8
October 22nd, 2025Holy matrimony is an amazing gift and one that the Diocese of St. Augustine strives to honor with its annual Anniversary Celebration for couples that have had a long-term marriage throughout the diocese. This year’s event will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church located at 545 A1A N. in Ponte […]
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