Local Students named finalists in Crayola National Art Exhibition
May 23, 2018
Eleven students at Palmer Catholic Academy in Ponte Vedra Beach were recently named finalists in Crayola’s national 2017-2018 “Art Energizes STEAM” Art Expo. Read More
Still Recovering from Hurricane Irma? Relief is on the way
May 17, 2018
There will be 20 volunteers from the World Renew organization coming to Jacksonville, arriving May 21. Read More
Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, May 21
May 16, 2018
On Monday, May 21, the Church will celebrate a new feast day in honor of Mary, Mother of the Church, in Latin, Mater Ecclesiae. Read More
San Jose Car & Truck Show Raises $4,180 for Bishop Snyder Center
May 15, 2018
The third annual San Jose Car & Truck Show, held last May 5 at Dupont Station shopping center, raised $4,180 for the Bishop John J. Snyder Community Center at San Jose Apartments on Galicia Road. Read More
Pope by numbers: Vatican releases statistics of Francis’ pontificate
May 8, 2018
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service In just five years as leader of the universal church, Pope Francis has made 22 international trips, traveling 154,906 miles – the equivalent of six times around the world. Read More
Free Webinar on Pornography for Parents and Church Leaders
May 4, 2018
The Religious Alliance Against Pornography (RAAP), will host a free webinar entitled Parents, Kids and Porn: The Conversation on May 15 (noon) and May 22 (8 p.m.). The webinar will address how to initiate age appropriate discussion free of fear and shame, how to approach technology, social media and pornography and ultimately how to provide ways to create an atmosphere of openness and honesty in homes where parents are the go-to person for their children. Read More
Bishop John Snyder dedicates new pool for Camp I Am Special
April 12, 2018
Swimming is one of the main attractions during the summer at Camp I Am Special, and this year will be extra special with the opening of a new aquatic center. Read More
U.S. Bishops Reflect on the Life and Work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
April 4, 2018
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Administrative Committee has issued the following statement today marking the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Administrative Committee serves as the Board of Trustees for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Committee's full statement follows: Read More
What People are Saying about the 2018 Eucharistic Congress
March 22, 2018
If the maxed-out parking lots and auditorium were any indication, the 2018 Florida Eucharistic Congress was a major success. Congress organizers on Saturday, March 17, conservatively estimated attendance of at least 5,000. Some of those in attendance agreed to share what motivated them to attend an event that’s getting national and international exposure every year. Read More
Operation Pedro Pan The Cuban Children’s Exodus
March 20, 2018
The Diocese of St. Augustine will host a screening of the highly acclaimed documentary, Operation Pedro Pan: The Cuban Children’s Exodus( OPPG). The screening is March 24, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the Cathedral Basilica’s Bishop Baker Center, 267 St. George Street in St. Augustine. Read More