Father Michael J. McNally on the History of the Diocese of St. Augustine
March 16th, 2020By Savanna Kearney Wednesday, March 11 marked the day that Pope Pius IX signed the papal decree that formally established the Diocese of St. Augustine – Florida’s oldest diocese – in 1870. To honor this special 150th anniversary, Bishop Felipe Estévez, tenth bishop of the diocese, opened a special event with vespers. Msgr. Christopher Schreck, […]
The Diocese of St. Augustine’s Response to COVID-19
March 12th, 2020The Diocese of St. Augustine continues to closely monitor the developments related to COVID-19. As of today (March 12), there are no parish or Catholic school closures. Visit the diocesan web calendar at dosafl.com for cancellations of programs or events due to the coronavirus. The diocese will update its response as needed. Upon listening to […]
Diocese of St. Augustine to celebrate 150th anniversary Wednesday
March 9th, 2020By Margo C. Pope, St. Augustine Record Correspondent Solemn vespers and a historical talk on Florida’s pioneer bishops will mark the 150th anniversary Wednesday of the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine. The public is invited to this free event. The new diocese was established on March 11, 1870, by Pope Pius IX to serve […]
***CANCELED*** Sisters of St. Joseph Featured in St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 6th, 2020Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style at the 2020 St. Augustine St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. This is the only St. Patrick’s Day parade in Northeast Florida! Not only will the parade have floats, marching bands, pipes and drums, horse-drawn carriages, military units, and local community groups, it will […]
Learning about the Canonical Coronation
March 5th, 2020As part of the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Diocese of St. Augustine, the statue of Our Lady of La Leche will be crowned in a canonical coronation on her diocesan feast day, Oct. 11, 2020. To prepare children and and their families for this historic event, the Servant Sisters of the Home […]
Schedule of Lenten Penance Services
March 4th, 2020The Hispanic Community of the Diocese Celebrates 150th Anniversary
February 28th, 2020In celebration of the Diocese of St. Augustine’s 150th anniversary, Bishop Felipe Estévez celebrated a special Mass for the Hispanic community Feb. 27, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. The Mass began with a procession of Marian banners representing the various Marian devotions of Latin America and the Caribbean. And youth groups also processed […]
“United in Christ” the theme for DYC
February 25th, 2020By Mark Udry The annual Diocesan Youth Conference at Camp Kulaqua Retreat and Conference Center in High Springs on February 22-23 drew more than 250 teens from 24 parishes for three days of activities centered around the theme of “United in Christ.” For the first time in its five-year history, the DYC featured three keynote […]
Bishop’s Annual Stewardship Appeal: “That They May All Be One”
February 21st, 2020Feb. 22-23 marks the Bishop’s Annual Stewardship Appeal Commitment Weekend: an annual opportunity for every member of our faith family to support the life-changing work of the Diocese of St. Augustine. Gifts to the Bishop’s Annual Stewardship Appeal feed the hungry, prevent homelessness, promote life, provide Catholic formation and education experiences for children and adults […]
Catholic Bishops of Florida Praise Passage of Legislation Requiring Parental Consent Prior to a Minor’s Abortion
February 21st, 2020TALLAHASSEE – The bishops of Florida commend our state legislature for passing, with bipartisan support, legislation that ensures a parent provides consent before a minor can terminate her pregnancy. Parental consent is required prior to a minor’s medical treatment in most every instance, this includes simple medical interventions such as taking an aspirin or getting […]
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