Diocese of St. Augustine Breaks Ground on New $10 million Catholic School on Jacksonville’s Northside
October 25th, 2016Bishop Felipe Estévez of the Diocese of St. Augustine will officiate at a groundbreaking for a $10 million campus for the diocese’s newest school at 9 a.m., Nov. 9, at Holy Rosary Catholic School, 4920 Brentwood Ave., Jacksonville.
Parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena, Carol Jean Rowell, is named Respect Life Volunteer of the Year
October 21st, 2016Carol Jean Rowell, a parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Orange Park, was named the Respect Life Volunteer of the Year for the Diocese of St. Augustine. The honor was announced at the Florida Respect Life Conference that was held in Orlando, Oct. 14-15.
Catholic Charities Lake City Provides Healthy Foods to Help Clients
October 20th, 2016Catholic Charities Regional Office in Lake City and Florida Gateway Food Bank are now partnering with Feeding America making it possible to provide the poor with fresh produce in addition to other non-perishable food items.
Resurrection Students Raise Awareness about Cancer
October 18th, 2016When Maryellen Bell learned she had pancreatic cancer she didn’t let it get her down. She has counted her blessings and has said there have been miracles happening in her life every day since she was diagnosed six months ago. “I am joyful all the time and blessed,” shared Mrs. Bell.
Bishop Estévez Wants Your Input!
October 10th, 2016Join Bishop Felipe Estévez for dicoesan-wide “Listening Sessions”
Diocese Celebrates Local Feast of Our Lady of La Leche
October 5th, 2016On Tuesday, Oct. 11, a series of events will be celebrated as part of the feast of Our Lady of La Leche – a diocesan feast day approved by the Vatican in 2012. The devotion to Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine dates back to 1577. It is the oldest devotion to Mary […]
Briggs Hurley Ordained to Transitional Diaconate in Rome
September 29th, 2016On Thursday, Sept. 29, Briggs Andrew Hurley of the Diocese of St. Augustine was among 30 seminarians from the Pontifical North American College ordained to the transitional diaconate.
Knights of Columbus Host Soccer Challenge
September 28th, 2016Students at Holy Rosary Catholic School in Jacksonville were treated to a “Soccer Challenge” by the Knights of Columbus Council #5407 on Sept. 23. The day included learning more about the sport of soccer, sport contests and students being treated to great food and treats from local sponsors.
Florida Bishops Cite Concerns On Amendment 2
September 27th, 2016The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following statement identifying concerns with a problematic framework established by Amendment 2, “Use of Marijuana for Debilitating Medical Conditions” that Floridians will consider when voting in the General Election, Nov. 8.
Bishop Felipe J. Estévez Celebrates Special Masses for Jubilee Year of Mercy
September 21st, 2016In the Bull of Indiction for the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis described mercy as “the beating heart of the Gospel.” This has been manifested throughout the history of the Church, most especially in the practice of the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.
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