Knowing the Positions of the Presidential Candidates
September 21st, 2016In keeping with its mission to educate and inform Catholics and assist the faithful with their responsibility to participate in political life, the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has released its 2016 presidential voter guide: Know the Positions of the Presidential Candidates.
St. Johns Riverkeeper Recognizes Christ the King School!
September 20th, 2016In the most recent issue of the St. Johns Riverkeeper digital newsletter, they announced Suzette Gagnon – a teacher at Christ the King Catholic School – as the 2015 Educator of the Year.
Communication and Mercy – Help Spread the Faith Communications Appeal, Sept. 24-25
September 12th, 2016By Kathleen Bagg Pope Francis, in this Holy Year of Mercy, invites all of us to reflect on the relationship between communication and mercy. In his message for the 50th World Communications Day that was released from the Vatican on January 24, this year, he said, “What we say and how we say it, our […]
Educating Girls in Afghanistan
September 7th, 2016Photo by Nikki Gamer/CRS For many of us, we know our children will start a new school year each September. But for millions of children around the world, this may mark the first year they’ll have access to an education. In Afghanistan’s rural Ghor Province, more than 70 percent of villagers are illiterate. But they […]
Former Student Honors Sisters of St. Joseph on their 150th Anniversary
August 30th, 2016On Friday, Sept. 2, Gail Middleton, a former student of the Sisters of St. Joseph, will place 256 flags on each of the graves of the deceased Sisters of St. Joseph in northeast Florida marking their 150th anniversary.
Sisters of St. Joseph mark 150 years of service in Florida this week
August 30th, 2016by Margo C. Pope The Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine will celebrate on Friday and Saturday the 150th anniversary of their ministry that began with teaching freed slaves after the Civil War. The Sisters continue their mission today by spreading their love of God in all that they do: teaching in schools, working […]
Finding the Right Tools to Engage your Parishioners
August 29th, 2016by Cassandra Chesser How would you describe your parish? Is it vibrant, filled with enthusiastic parishioners? Or is it dull and lifeless? These were the questions posed to a diverse group of clergy and lay Catholics at a workshop on stewardship hosted by the Office of Development and Stewardship of the Diocese of St. Augustine […]
Insights on Today’s Philanthropic Landscape
August 19th, 2016The Diocese of St. Augustine’s Catholic Foundation and Community Counseling Service (CCS) have teamed up to present an event for donors and supporters of non-profits, development professionals and community leaders.
Two Local Catholic Schools Qualify for Free Lunch Program
August 11th, 2016The Guardian Catholic Schools, St. Pius and Holy Rosary in Jacksonville, have qualified as CEP schools this year. All students enrolled are able to receive a free breakfast and lunch everyday. Parents for more information about the program, click here. http://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/community-eligibility-provision:
Good as Gold: Local swimmer Ryan Murphy takes gold medal at Rio Olympics
August 9th, 2016Last night, 21-year-old Ryan Murphy finally achieved his childhood dream of being an Olympic gold medalist. Murphy was raised and groomed to be an Olympian in Jacksonville where he attended Palmer Catholic Academy in Ponte Vedra Beach and the Bolles School in Jacksonville. On August 8, North Florida cheered as Murphy secured his first gold […]
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