World Refugee Day 2019
June 21st, 2019WASHINGTON— Thursday, June 20 was World Refugee Day which is observed in the United States and around the world. World Refugee Day, first celebrated in 2000, is designed to increase awareness of refugees.
Governor DeSantis Signs Death Warrant for Gary Ray Bowles
June 20th, 2019Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed his second death warrant last Tuesday for the execution of Gary Ray Bowles.
Religious Freedom Week 2019: Strength in Hope
June 19th, 2019Religious Freedom Week 2019: Strength in Hope takes place from June 22 to 29. The Week begins with the Feast of Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More, ends with the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, and includes the Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. This year’s Religious Freedom Week is also […]
Bishops OK plan to implement ‘motu proprio’ on addressing abuse
June 14th, 2019Baltimore (CNS) The U.S. bishops approved a plan to implement the “motu proprio” “Vos Estis Lux Mundi” (“You are the light of the world”) issued in May by Pope Francis to help the Catholic Church safeguard its members from abuse and hold its leaders accountable. The “motu proprio” was one of the measures that came […]
The Hurricane Lady
June 14th, 2019The start of June marks the start of hurricane season, which means it’s time to prepare your home and family against hurricane damage. But putting up shutters and stocking up on non-perishable food isn’t the only way to get ready for tropical storm season.
St. Paul Breaks Ground on New Church
June 10th, 2019St. Paul Catholic Church in Jacksonville Beach is projected to have a new church building by early 2021.
Congratulations Class of 2019!
June 4th, 2019Congratulations to all the graduates of the Class of 2019 from our diocesan high schools!
Bishop Blesses and Dedicates Varela Center
May 30th, 2019Bishop Felipe Estévez blessed and dedicated the Father Felix Varela Center, 5110 Lourcey Road, on Tuesday, May 28. The Varela Center houses the Office of Development and Stewardship and the Tribunal for the Diocese of St. Augustine, as well as a new chapel, called the Chapel of Our Lady of Charity.
Catholic bishops urge Governor DeSantis to spare the life of Bobby Joe Long
May 20th, 2019TALLAHASSEE, FL (May 20, 2019) – Robert Joseph “Bobby Joe” Long is scheduled to be executed on Thursday, May 23 at 6:00 p.m. for the 1984 murder of Michelle Sims. Long additionally pled guilty to, and received life sentences for, seven other murders.
Pope Francis Exhorts Young People to Be Courageous
May 10th, 2019May 1, 2019 WASHINGTON–The 56th annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be celebrated by the Catholic Church on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 12, 2019, a day which is also commonly referred to as Good Shepherd Sunday. Inspired by the Lord’s instruction in the Gospels of Matthew 9:38 and Luke 10:2, in […]
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