2015 Run for Life Crosses the Finish Line in St. Augustine
February 23rd, 2015by Tom Tracy After nine chilly, sometimes rainy days on their statewide Run for Life novena event, the volunteer runners from around Florida arrived Feb. 22 to picture-perfect weather at their final destination: the 208-foot Great Cross of Mission Nombre de Dios here.
Bishop Felipe Estévez: Pedro Pan an “accurate” decision for parents
February 14th, 2015By Tom Tracy For those Cuban parents who elected to send their unaccompanied children from Cuba to the United States in the early 1960s for fear of communist indoctrination under the Castro regime, it was the right decision.
Ceremonies Remember the Hardships and Contributions of our Ancestors
February 9th, 2015by Anne C. Heymen Blacks and whites joined together Feb. 7 to offer carnations when the 55 African nations were named as part of an historic marker unveiling on the grounds of Mission Nombre de Dios in St. Augustine.
Make the Trip to Catholic Days at the Capitol and Make a Difference
January 23rd, 2015Scheduled for March 3-4, 2015, Catholic Days at the Capitol provides the opportunity to put into action our faith’s call to political responsibility and allows us to strengthen the presence of our Catholic values in the public square.
1966 Time Capsule Discovered in Cathedral Altar
January 9th, 2015Where were you on Feb. 22, 1966? A few people can say that they were in the Cathedral of St. Augustine placing a time capsule inside the main altar.
Florida Bishops Release Statement in Response to the Redefinition of Marriage in Florida
January 5th, 2015The Catholic Bishops of Florida issued a statement, Jan. 5, addressing the redefinition of marriage in Florida to accommodate couples of the same sex.
Adult Confirmation in the Diocese of St. Augustine
December 23rd, 2014Bishop Felipe J. Estévez will confirm 17 adults on Sunday, Jan. 18, at the 11:15 a.m. Mass at Holy Faith Parish in Gainesville. These adults have been preparing for some time to complete their initiation in the Catholic Church.
9 Days for Life
December 22nd, 2014On January 22 our nation will mark the 42nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal throughout the U.S.
A Day of Faith Formation Coming to Gainesville
December 12th, 2014A second “mini Faith Formation Day”, to serve the people in the Gainesville area, will be held on Saturday, January 31st at Queen of Peace Parish.
Pope Francis Celebrates Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 11th, 2014The Holy Father will preside at a concelebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec.12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in honor of the patroness of the Americas, commending to her intercession the evangelization of its people and the creation of conditions for peace, justice and unity among its sister nations.
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