U.S. Catholic Bishops Praise efforts to Protect Religious Freedom
January 19, 2018
Today (Jan. 19), Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities, and Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, chair of the USCCB’s Committee for Religious Liberty, offered the following joint statement in response to the creation of a new Division on Conscience and Religious Freedom within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights and other related administrative actions: Read More
U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Launch “9 Days for Life” Campaign
January 11, 2018
On Jan. 18, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will launch the national “9 Days for Life” campaign calling Catholics and the faithful together for a 9-day “digital pilgrimage” focusing on cherishing the gift of human life from conception to natural death. Read More
Duo-B to perform in free concert at St. Anastasia Catholic Church
January 11, 2018
The 2017-18 concert series continues at St. Anastasia Catholic Church at 7 p.m., Jan. 20, with the violin and cello music of husband and wife team Hirono Borter and Philip Borter, known professionally as Duo-B. The concert will feature the music of Astor Piazzola. Read More
Reasons why the Death Penalty must end in Florida
January 2, 2018
by Most Reverend Felipe J. Estévez On Thursday, December 14th, the Death Penalty Information Center released their annual end of year report analyzing the trends and patterns we’ve seen with the death penalty in 2017. According to the report, death sentences and executions were the second lowest in a quarter century. Additionally, public support for the death penalty fell to its lowest level in 45 years. Read More
USCCB President Issues Statement on the Passing of Cardinal Law
December 20, 2017
December 20, 2017 Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, the archbishop of Galveston-Houston and president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued the following statement this morning upon the death of Cardinal Bernard Law. Read More
Urge Congress to Support Solution for DACA Recipients
December 15, 2017
President Trump recently announced the end of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which gave legal status to young people who were brought to the United States as children and have come to know this country as their only home. Right now, Congress has an opportunity to take the lead on a solution for those affected by the rescission of DACA. Read More
Questions Regarding Catholic Campaign for Human Development
December 12, 2017
A collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) was taken up in all parishes of the diocese, Nov. 24-25. Some allegations have been made regarding the selection of grants. Ralph McCloud, director of CCHD for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has provided a response to ensure all grants meet the highest standards of accountability and conformity with the moral teaching of the Catholic Church. See below to read the response from Ralph McCloud. Read More
Bishop Estévez dedicates new accessible ramp, courtyard at St. Paul’s
December 8, 2017
Reprinted with permission by The Resident Community News Group LLC © 2017 Parishioners at St. Paul’s Catholic Church were thrilled and honored to have Bishop Felipe J. Estévez of the Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine bless the installation of a new accessibility feature on the campus in Riverside. Read More
National Conference Calls Youth to Learn to Listen
November 21, 2017
By Jennifer Kollasch Last week, 143 delegates from the Diocese of St. Augustine attended the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis for a three-day faith experience that was guided by the Holy Spirit. Read More
Bishop Estévez Ordains Martin Ibeh to Transitional Diaconate
November 19, 2017
Martin Livinus Ibeh was ordained to the transitional diaconate Saturday, Nov. 17, at Christ the King Parish in Jacksonville. Bishop Felipe Estévez was the principle celebrant. Read More