SFCA to Celebrate 12th Annual Souper Fun Sunday
December 26th, 2018Kick off Catholic Schools Week with Saint Francis Catholic Academy’s 12th Annual Souper Fun Sunday event Sunday, Jan. 27 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Saint Francis Catholic Academy Gym.
Pope Francis’ Message for the 2019 World Day of Peace
December 26th, 2018Jan. 1, 2019 marks the 52nd World Day of Peace, and this year, Pope Francis speaks on “Good politics at the service of peace.” In his message, the Holy Father touches on how those in the world of politics can advocate for the protection and fulfillment for those whose voices are not heard.
World Youth Day Stateside
December 23rd, 2018World Youth Day (WYD) is an international encounter with the Holy Father celebrated every three years in a different country. The massive celebration for young people between the ages of 15 and 35 began in 1985 by St. John Paul II and continues to be a worldwide tradition.
Holy Spirit Conference Addresses Healing
December 22nd, 2018Dive deeper into your relationship with Jesus by attending the Holy Spirit Conference, Jan. 25-27, at Holy Faith Catholic Church in Gainesville. Sponsored by the Charismatic Renewal movement of the diocese, this year’s theme is, “I Am the Lord Your Healer” (Exodus 15:26).
Celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
December 21st, 2018The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is Jan. 18-25, and this year’s theme is “Justice, Only Justice, You Shall Pursue” (Deut. 16:20).
January Pro-Life Activities to Commemorate Roe v. Wade
December 20th, 2018Year-long efforts by pro-life Catholics and others come together in January to commemorate the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized the practice of abortion on Jan. 22, 1973.
Prayer Vigils to be Held Around the Diocese for Execution Victim
December 11th, 2018Jose Antonio Jimenez is scheduled to be executed on Thursday, Dec. 13, at 6:00 p.m. for the 1992 murder of Phyllis Minas. Governor Rick Scott initially signed Jimenez’ death warrant in July and scheduled his execution for August 14. However, the Florida Supreme Court issued a stay of execution to review the case further. The […]
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Gets New Office Space
December 6th, 2018After years of close quarters at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Live Oak, the parish has finally opened its new office space. Bishop Felipe Estévez blessed and dedicated the new building after the 6 p.m. Mass, Wednesday, Dec. 5.
Cities for Life Held in Three Locations Around the Diocese
December 3rd, 2018Cities for Life, an event held to protest the death penalty in Florida, was held in three locations on Friday, Nov. 30 – Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Gainesville.
EWTN Reality Show Highlights Local La Leche Baby
November 2nd, 2018by Savanna Kearney Eternal Word Television Network’s reality show, Real Life Catholic, explores the lives of ordinary Catholics with extraordinary faith around the world. And Thursday, Nov. 1, Real Life Catholic host and internationally acclaimed author and speaker, Chris Stefanick came to The Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios […]
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