USCCB Issues Statement on Supreme Court Cases Upholding the DACA Program
November 12th, 2019WASHINGTON— Bishop Joe S. Vásquez, of Austin and Chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Committee on Migration, commented on three cases argued before the Supreme Court today – Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of University of California; McAleenan, Secretary of Homeland Security v. Vidal; Trump, President of U.S. v. NAACP. […]
November 1st Begins Florida Adoption Month
November 1st, 2019From Governor Ron DeSantis’ Office of Adoption and Child Protection November is Florida Adoption Month, a time to celebrate adoption finalizations, express thanks to the parents, staff and many stakeholders who work throughout the year to find permanent families for children in need, and bring attention to the children who are still searching for their […]
Archaeological Excavations Continue at Mission Nombre de Dios
October 25th, 2019An ongoing archaeological dig at Mission Nombre de Dios in St. Augustine is now open to the general public through Dec. 13. The excavation has uncovered the foundations of the 17th century stone chapel dedicated to Nuestra Señora de la Leche y Buen Parto (Our Lady of the Milk and a Happy Delivery), and provided […]
Prayer Vigils Canceled Due to Stay of Execution
October 24th, 2019Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed his third death warrant Wednesday, Sept. 25, for the execution of 73-year-old James Dailey. If carried out, this would have been the 100th execution in Florida since the reinstatement of the death penalty in the 1970s. However, as of Wednesday, Oct. 23rd Dailey’s execution has been stayed, meaning a federal […]
Father John M. Phillips – A Beloved Pastor and Diocesan Leader Goes Home to the Lord
October 24th, 2019Father John Phillips, pastor of Holy Faith Catholic Church in Gainesville, and a diocesan leader, died suddenly Sunday morning, Oct. 20. He was 63. The Holy Faith community is mourning his death. He was not only a good shepherd, but he was a great brother, priest, and friend. Father John has blessed those he served […]
Bishop Blesses New Catholic Gators Student Center
October 22nd, 2019By Thomas Clark Sunday was an exciting day for the Catholic Gator community. After years of hard work and applying for the necessary permits, the newly built Catholic Student Center at St. Augustine’s Parish in Gainesville was officially blessed by Bishop Felipe Estévez. As part of a special Mass, Bishop Estévez also celebrated the formal […]
Diocese of St. Augustine Hosts 33rd Annual Florida Respect Life Conference
October 18th, 2019By Savanna Kearney and Jean Gonzalez/Florida Catholic Hundreds gathered from across the state of Florida to St. Augustine to attend this year’s State Respect Life Conference. The event kicked off Friday, Oct. 11 at the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche with a Mass celebrated by Bishop William Wack of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, […]
National Vocation Awareness Week Highlights Vocation as Gift from God
October 18th, 2019From United States Conference of Catholic Bishops The Catholic Church in the United States will celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week, November 3-9, 2019. During this week, dioceses across the U.S. lead the effort in parishes and schools to uphold and encourage the fostering of vocations among the faithful and to pray for those currently discerning […]
Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche Announced as National Shrine
October 11th, 2019For years, the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios in St. Augustine has been a renowned landmark where pilgrims from all over the world visit to pray to the Nursing Mother. In fact, John F. Kennedy once called it as the “most sacred acre in America.” At a Mass […]
Sisters of St. Joseph Celebrated at Jubilee Mass
October 11th, 2019Seven Sisters of St. Joseph celebrated milestone anniversaries of religious life at a special Jubilee Mass on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. The following sisters were honored at the event: • Sister St. Margaret Zapf, 85 years • Sister Thomas Joseph McGoldrick, 75 years • Sister Mary Alexius Murray and […]
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