Open Wide Our Hearts: the Enduring Call to Love
December 13th, 2019Late last fall, the U.S. Bishops published a pastoral letter, Open Wide our Hearts, to bring our attention to the sin of racism and call us action. In order to bring this to the attention of the local Church, Bishop Estévez will be hosting three listening sessions on racism. The outline of each will be: […]
Catholic Foundation Grants for 2020-2021 Project/Programs
November 26th, 2019The Catholic Foundation, Diocese of St. Augustine, is proud to announce that applications for funding of 2020-2021 projects or programs are now being accepted. This year Bishop Estévez is providing funding opportunities for the following priorities: 1) Formation 2) Connectedness 3) Outreach Applications must be received, via email in PDF format or by mail no […]
Christ the King Catholic School STEM Coordinator Suzette Gagnon Receives Florida Project Learning Tree 2019 Educator of the Year Award
November 19th, 2019Lakeland, FL (Nov. 2, 2019) – Florida Project Learning Tree (FL PLT) recognized Suzette Gagnon, Christ the King Catholic School STEM Coordinator as the 2019 Educator of the Year at the annual FL PLT professional development conference, “Growing Green Careers,” held in Lakeland, FL November 1-3, 2019. Each year Project Learning Tree (PLT) recognizes and […]
Advent Reconciliation Schedule
November 14th, 2019One of the best ways to prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus Christ at Christmas is to go to Reconciliation during the Advent season. Below is a complete schedule of Advent Reconciliation services throughout the diocese.
“I was in prison and you visited me”
November 13th, 2019For the last several years, the Diocese of St. Augustine has participated in the Cities for Life movement to protest Florida’s death penalty. Currently, there are 341 inmates on Death Row in the state. This year’s Cities for Life event, which will be held at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Downtown Jacksonville on […]
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 […]
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