Bishop John J. Snyder High School Receives Funds for CPR/AED Training
April 19, 2017
Firehouse Subs has awarded funding to Bishop John J. Snyder to train faculty and students in CPR/AED. The Michael Namey AED Initiative was launched in memory of University of Central Florida freshman and Jacksonville native, Michael Namey. Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has joined efforts with Connie Namey and Dr. Sylkia Martinez to raise awareness for sudden cardiac arrest on school campuses by providing CPR/AED training and increasing access to AEDs; creating an educated and prepared environment among students, faculty and staff. Read More
The Catholic Foundation Celebrates 30 Years of Service
April 18, 2017
The Catholic Foundation is pleased to present the 2015-16 Annual Report previewed at our 30th Anniversary celebration, March 28. We also premiered a commemorative video highlighting the foundation’s mission and achievements which you may view by visiting https://www.dosafl.com/catholic-foundation/. Read More
San José Car & Truck Show raises $4,175 for Bishop Snyder Community Center
April 10, 2017
by Joe DeSalvo The second annual San Jose Car & Truck Show, presented by Key Buick GMC Hyundai Genesis, doubled its entries to 42 vehicles and raised $4,175 for the Bishop John J. Snyder Community Center at San Jose Apartments I and II on Galicia Road. Read More
Christ the King Catholic School, first Catholic school to receive STREAM accreditation in the State of Florida
March 31, 2017
by Lilla Ross | Photos by Woody Huband Christ the King Catholic School in Jacksonville is the first school in the state to receive its STREAM accreditation. Read More
Catholics Leave Eucharistic Congress Spiritually Renewed
March 27, 2017
By Lilla Ross The 2017 Eucharistic Congress drew thousands of Catholics from around the diocese to the Prime Osborn Convention Center March 25-26 for two days of teaching, devotion and celebration. Read More
Be Open to Christ’s Miraculous Power to Transform
March 27, 2017
By Lilla Ross Drawing on the imagery of the empty jars at the wedding feast at Cana, Archbishop Christophe Pierre challenged Catholics at the 2017 Eucharistic Congress to identify what is missing from their lives and ask Jesus to transform them as he did water to wine. Read More
Helen Alvaré Kicks Office 2017 Eucharistic Congress
March 27, 2017
By Lilla Ross Law professor Helen Alvaré got personal in her talk Friday night as the opening speaker for the 2017 Eucharistic Congress, sharing the ways God has answered her life-long question: What do you want me to do? Read More
No Greater Love Festival Draws 500 People to St. Augustine
March 6, 2017
By Elena Castello The No Greater Love Festival was held in St. Augustine, at the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios, March 4. The arts and music festival honored the martyrs of La Florida, Antonio Cuipa and companions, and benefitted the Knights of Columbus’ “Christians at Risk” initiative. Read More
Local Seminarian Receives Ministry of Acolyte in Rome
March 2, 2017
On Feb. 26, Most Rev. David Kagan of Bismarck, N.D., conferred the Ministry of Acolyte, in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception of the Pontifical North American College in Rome to the following students: Clayton Bernard Ludwig of the Diocese of St. Augustine was one of the 63 seminarians who received the Ministry of Acolyte on Feb. 26 – the Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Read More
A journey through Lent with Father Richard Pagano
February 13, 2017
The Office of Communications is proud to present a new video series – “Reflections for Lent” – with Father Richard Pagano. The series will be released starting on Ash Wednesday, March 1, and will continue with weekly videos through Easter Sunday. Read More