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.
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.
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