Bishop Estévez Blesses New Early Learning Center
October 23rd, 2018by Savanna Kearney The St. John Paul II Catholic Mission in Ponte Vedra celebrated the opening of a new Early Learning Center Saturday, Oct. 20, at 5 p.m. The event began with Mass celebrated by Bishop Felipe Estévez, assisted by Father Edward Shaner, priest-in-charge of Blessed John Paul II Mission, Deacon Scott Conway, superintendent of […]
Making the Connection: Diocese of St. Augustine Provides Resources for Catholic Counselors
October 19th, 2018by Savanna Kearney The Diocese of St. Augustine is working to form a network of local Catholic therapists and counselors that can be used as a resource for those members of the diocese seeking counseling.
Creating Awareness of Domestic Violence
October 18th, 2018October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While it may seem obvious that any type of violence is not condoned by the Catholic church, the U.S. Catholic Bishops have stated that “violence against women, inside or outside the home, is never justified. Violence in any form- physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal is sinful; often it is […]
Bishop Estevez Leads Faith Formation Day in Diocese
October 17th, 2018by Savanna Kearney The 34th annual Faith Formation Day was held at Bishop John J. Snyder High School Saturday, Oct. 13. The event began with Mass at 8:30 a.m. celebrated by Bishop Felipe Estévez. Following Mass, the bishop gave the keynote talk, in which he addressed the sexual abuse crisis. He acknowledged to those in […]
Catholic Charities Transforms Lives with its 15th Annual Festival d’Vine
October 12th, 2018Catholic Charities is hosting its 15th Annual Festival d’Vine on Friday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Treaty Oak Park in San Marco (1123 Prudential Drive). The always-popular event serves as a primary fundraiser for the Catholic Charities Jacksonville Regional Office of the Diocese of St. Augustine, with all proceeds going toward the […]
Catholic Relief Services Responding to Devastating Earthquake and Tsunami in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
October 3rd, 2018Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is responding to an earthquake that struck Friday night just off the coast of Donggala in central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The 7.5 magnitude quake triggered an unexpected tsunami, which hit the city of Palu, destroying homes and businesses in its path. While the scope of destruction is unclear, initial government reports indicate […]
V Encuentro seeks to develop new pastoral plan for Hispanic ministry in the U.S.
September 21st, 2018More than 3,200 Hispanic ministry leaders and about 125 bishops from across the country processed into the conference center in Grapevine, Texas, to kick-off the highly anticipated Fifth National Encuentro for Hispanic Ministry, which will continue to unfold over the next three days through Sept. 23. Following a multiyear process of prayerful discernment and consultation […]
Diocesan Representatives Join National Encuentro, Sept. 20-23
September 18th, 2018Bishop Felipe Estévez and 19 local Catholics will join 3,000 delegates in Grapevine, Texas, Sept. 20-23, for the Fifth National Encuentro – Missionary Disciples, Witnesses of God’s Love. Among the local delegates are young people, new and emerging leaders, and seasoned leaders of the Diocese of St. Augustine.
Holy Family Parish Remembers our Fallen Heroes and Patriots
September 12th, 2018As we recall that fateful day 17 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001, we can’t help but reflect on the horror of those tragic events in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania that claimed the lives of more than 3,000 Americans – men, women and children.
Bishop Estévez Blesses New Formation Center for St. Anastasia Parish
September 7th, 2018By Lorraine Thompson In an official ceremony Sept. 5, Bishop Felipe Estévez blessed and dedicated the new St. Enda of Aran Formation Center at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in St. Augustine. With Pastor Timothy Linderfelser and parishioners of all ages participating, the event began with a prayer service in the church followed by the blessing […]
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