Bishop Pohlmeier Reflects on the Life and Legacy of Pope Francis
April 21st, 2025The Diocese of St. Augustine joins Catholics around the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis. In the statement below, Bishop Erik Pohlmeier reflects on the Holy Father’s life, his personal influence and the legacy he leaves as a joyful witness to the Gospel and a compassionate shepherd to the world. His statement follows: […]
Jubilee of Hope | Mass and Celebration for Persons with Disabilities
April 15th, 2025As part of the 2025 Jubilee Year, all are invited to the Jubilee Mass & Celebration for Persons with Disabilities on Sunday, May 4, beginning at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5752 Blanding Blvd. in Jacksonville. This uplifting and welcoming gathering will begin with a sensory-friendly Mass celebrated by Father Ron Camarda. Designed […]
Celebrate the Dignity of Work at the Jubilee of St. Joseph the Worker
April 14th, 2025All are invited to a special celebration honoring the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine. This diocesan-wide event is part of the 2025 Jubilee Year declared by Pope Francis, who has called […]
As Holy Week nears, Bishop Estévez Urges Mercy over Execution
April 8th, 2025Introduction from Bishop Erik T. PohlmeierAs we enter the final weeks of Lent, I am grateful to Bishop Felipe Estévez for once again offering a strong and faithful voice on the dignity of human life. His continued advocacy against the death penalty reminds us of our Christian call to mercy, reconciliation and hope, even in […]
Diocese to Honor Catechetical Leaders March 31
March 26th, 2025Since 2014, the Diocese of St. Augustine has honored outstanding catechists through the SisterMarie Celinie Joubert Catechetical Award for Excellence in Forming the Faithful, a tradition established by Bishop Felipe Estévez and now carried forward by Bishop Erik Pohlmeier. The award is named for Sister Marie Celinie Joubert, one of the eight original Sisters of St. Joseph who came […]
Jubilee of Hope for Teenagers
March 21st, 2025Encounter Christ: A Night of Faith, Worship and Community Join us for an unforgettable evening of faith, reflection and community, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios, 101 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. This Jubilee event begins with a Mass at the […]
Jubilee of Hope for the Sick and Healthcare Workers
March 20th, 2025As part of the Jubilee Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope, the Vatican has designated special days to honor those who bring hope and healing to the world. All those who are sick and healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, volunteers in the health sector, pastoral health workers, etc.) are particularly invited to this jubilee […]
San Jose Car & Truck Show set to celebrate 10th anniversary as Snyder Center fundraiser
March 19th, 2025By Joe DeSalvo Special to St. Augustine Catholic Organizers of the San Jose Car & Truck Show are driven to make the upcoming 10th anniversary event a special one as it’ll be a day of celebration and reflection for what has become one of the most popular judged shows on the First Coast. The San Jose show, which debuted with a modest field […]
24 Hours for the Lord: Encountering God’s Mercy in the Jubilee of Hope
March 14th, 2025March 28-29 in parishes of the Diocese of St. Augustine Pope Francis has chosen a meaningful theme for the 12th edition of 24 Hours for the Lord, held in the context of the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025: “You are my hope” (Ps 71:5). This theme reflects the heart of the Jubilee Year, inspired by “Spes […]
Francis’ Papacy: A Mission, Not a Job
March 13th, 2025ROME (OSV News, March 13, 2025) – As Pope Francis marks the 12th anniversary of his election while recovering in the hospital, his biographer, Austen Ivereigh, reflects on the pontiff’s enduring witness. Ivereigh likens Francis’ leadership to that of St. John Paul II, noting his commitment to serving the Church despite physical frailty—even from a […]
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