National Relics Tour visits Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche
August 8, 2017
by Rico De Silva The relics of two of the most popular saints of the 20th century: St. John Paul II and St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina visited the Diocese of St. Augustine Aug. 5 and 6. Read More
Catholic Gators Blast Off for New School Year
August 4, 2017
By Dolores Hinckley Every fall semester is a new beginning for students at the University of Florida, especially for first year Gators. The first week of classes is a daze of figuring out dorm life, finding classrooms, making friends and feeding oneself for the first time, all while hoping no one will see them surreptitiously pull up a Google Map to the nearest dining hall. Read More
Syriac Catholics Emphasize a Need for Unity, Solidarity
July 31, 2017
By Mariann Hughes In 2010, ISIS suicide bombers barred the doors of the Syriac Catholic Church of the Mother of Salvation in the center of Baghdad and massacred 58 people inside, including Sabah Haddat’s two sons. Read More
Holy Family’s Farm Share Outreach helps our brothers and sisters in need
July 31, 2017
Parishioners at Holy Family Catholic Church in Williston came together Saturday, July 22 to help their brothers and sisters in need. Read More
St. Vincent’s Names New Chief Executive Officer
July 6, 2017
Tom VanOsdol has been named President and CEO of St. Vincent’s HealthCare after serving as interim CEO since January. St. Vincent’s is part of Ascension, the nation’s largest non-profit health system. In addition to CEO, Tom will also serve as Senior Vice President, Ascension Healthcare, and Jacksonville Ministry Market Executive. Read More
High School Youth Participate in Steubenville 2017
July 6, 2017
By Dolores Hinckley Armed with cookies and Catholic T-shirts, high school students from parish youth groups in Gainesville and Branford parishes piled on a bus Friday afternoon to attend this year’s Steubenville conference in Orlando. Read More
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