Young Teens Combine Work and Faith
June 30, 2017
by Mariann Hughes An enthusiastic crew of 64 high-energy middle-schoolers representing seven churches swarmed the parish center at Most Holy Redeemer church on Normandy Blvd. the week of June 19. Read More
Four Religious Educators Retire this Summer
June 21, 2017
by Mariann Hughes One hundred years. A full century. That’s how much time four women, combined, have given in holy service to parishes of the diocese as directors of religious education. Read More
2017 World Refugee Day in Jacksonville
June 12, 2017
Catholic Charities’ Refugee Resettlement Office of the Diocese of St. Augustine is partnering with several non-profit organizations and state agencies in hosting the 2017 World Refugee Day on Monday, June 19, at the Jacksonville Public Library, 303 N. Laura Street. This year’s theme is “Yesterday Refugees, Today Americans.” Read More
Local Students Finalize in Crayola National Art Expo
June 9, 2017
Palmer Catholic Academy in Ponte Vedra Beach is honored to have ten students recognized in Crayola’s 2016-2017 Empowering Students through Creative Leadership Art Exhibition. Read More
Common Prayer Promotes Healing and Unity
June 8, 2017
By Glenda Meekins of the Florida Catholic staff Healing, reconciliation and unity – these are the words that resounded in the hearts of more than 1,200 believers gathered for the Common Prayer service marking the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, June 6 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe. Read More
Graduation is Bittersweet for Students and Faculty at St. Pius V School
June 5, 2017
By Mariann Hughes You’d expect a guest speaker from Harvard at a college graduation, but it was the eighth-grade graduating class of St. Pius who were treated to a powerful speech from St. Pius alum, Carla Harris (Class of ’76) on Tuesday night. Read More