Florida politicians should listen to pope
September 23rd, 2015Point of View column in the Florida Times-Union by Father Timothy Lozier Laudato Si’ is the title of Pope Francis’s very first encyclical. The title comes from the stirring song of praise for the God of all Creation written eight centuries ago by the pope’s namesake, Saint Francis. But the subtitle of his urgent message […]
Bishop: St. Augustine’s history must be told against ‘backdrop’ of faith
September 17th, 2015by Jean Gonzalez Florida Catholic/Catholic News Service From dignitaries in horse-drawn carriages to everyday Catholics sharing the sign of peace on the basilica grounds under a Jumbotron, the celebration of four and a half centuries offered something for everyone.
Celebrating Catechetical Sunday – September 20
September 1st, 2015The third Sunday of September in the United States is celebrated as Catechetical Sunday in honor to acknowledge and commission those who are catechists. In his encyclical Redemptoris Missio, Pope John Paul II, said, “Among the laity who become evangelizers, catechists have a place of honor…Catechists are among those who have received Christ’s command to […]
Historian Michael Francis Expands on St. Augustine’s Religious History
September 1st, 2015By Margo C. Pope Colonial Florida historian J. Michael Francis, Ph.D., says a sometimes overlooked story of St. Augustine is its religious history beyond the story of the Spanish missions of early Florida.
Parish Honors its Patron Saint
September 1st, 2015By Margo C. Pope The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine celebrated the feast of its patron saint, Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, as part of its continuing 450th anniversary observance.
31st Annual Diocesan Faith Formation Day
August 26th, 2015The 31st Annual Faith Formation Day will be held at Bishop John J. Snyder High School on Saturday, October 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Summer Fun for College Students: Keeping them connected to their faith!
August 21st, 2015by Elena Castello The University of Florida Catholic Gators hosted their seventh annual Summer Party, in their usual Lake Wauburg location in Gainesville. More than 50 people, from alumni to freshmen attended the event. Food, games and music were the foundation of this annual get-together that welcomes new students into the community.
America’s First Catholic Parish Celebrates Feast of Saint Augustine
August 21st, 2015The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine will kick off the festivities for the 450th Anniversary on Friday, August 28 with the liturgical observances for their patron, Saint Augustine of Hippo, and the 16th Annual Augustinian Address.
Annual Spanish Wine Festival 2015
August 19th, 2015The St. Augustine Spanish Wine and Food Festival is an annual series of fundraising events that benefit Catholic Charities, TAG Children’s Museum, and a homeless rehabilitation program called Fresh Starts. The Festival runs September 9-12, and several of the events are held near the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche on the Mission Grounds […]
First Friday Art Walk Recital on August 7 at the Cathedral Basilica
July 22nd, 2015The Music Department of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is pleased to announce that the guest artist for the August 7 First Friday Art Walk Recital will be organist, Mr. William Douglas.
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