World Day for Consecrated Life Is Celebrated in Early February

January 11, 2017

In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on Feb. 2. Therefore, the World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated in the Church on Thursday, Feb. 2, and in parishes on the weekend of Feb. 4-5. Read More

Bishop Kenny Students and Faculty Learn How to Save Lives

January 11, 2017

A potential life-saving initiative, instituted at Bishop Kenny High School during the 2015-16 school year, is now fully funded, thanks to a grant awarded by a partnership between Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation and the Michael Namey AED Initiative. Read More

The Sick, Our Everyday Heroes

January 11, 2017

by Sister Constance Veit, lsp Over Christmas, two of my family members were talking about a mutual friend who, though chronically ill, routinely does heroic acts of kindness for others. Though they get exasperated with her when she overextends herself, they realize that caring for others is what makes life meaningful. I thanked God that these women are kind enough to support their friend through both good times and bad, helping her to live a full life. Read More

Living Nativity, Christmas Concert and Christmas and New Year Mass Schedule at St. Anastasia Catholic Church

December 12, 2016

A live Nativity will be presented by children and choirs of St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18. A prelude concert of Christmas carols starts inside the church at 3 p.m. followed by an outdoor procession from the church’s covered portico. Read More

Getting into the Spirit of Christmas!

December 8, 2016

Congratulations to Mrs. Myers's First Grade Class at Holy Spirit Catholic School in Jacksonville for placing first in the Religious Category of the Jacksonville Historical Society's Gingerbread House Extravaganza. There are a total of eight categories, including Traditional, Fantasy, Landmark, Local Historic, Local Structure, Religious, Storybook and Other. Read More

Students Buoyed by Ocean Research

December 7, 2016

Students at St. Joseph Academy in St. Augustine adopted an ocean buoy last year as part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration partnership with 15 schools across the country. Read More

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe to be a Day of Prayer and Solidarity with Families of Immigrants

December 5, 2016

A Day of Prayer with a focus on the plight of refugees and migrants will take place across the United States on December 12, 2016, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.  It will be a time to place before a merciful God the hopes, fears, and needs of all those families who have come to the U.S. seeking a better life. Read More

Get Ready for Catholic Day with the Jacksonville Jaguars

November 17, 2016

Celebrate Catholic Day with the Jaguars and help support Catholic Charities' Emergency Assistance programs! A special ticket package is now available for the 1:00 p.m., Dec. 4 home game against the Denver Broncos. So don't wait, tickets are limited for this sold-out game! To purchase tickets go to www.jaguars.com/2016offers and use promo code CD16.  For ticket information, contact Ryan Redmond at (904) 633-6539 or email redmondr@nfl.jaguars.com. Read More

Cities for Life: Join the Movement to End the Death Penalty

November 17, 2016

The Diocese of St. Augustine and Equal Justice USA are joining efforts in calling the North Florida community to attend Cities for Life on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Shrine at Mission Nombre de Dios, 101 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. Read More

Catholic Charities Hosts Annual Festival d’Vine to Help Families in Crisis

November 15, 2016

Catholic Charities’ 13th annual Festival d’Vine is Friday, Nov. 18, at Treaty Oak Park in the San Marco area of Jacksonville, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event serves as one of the primary fundraisers for Catholic Charities Jacksonville Regional Office of the Diocese of St. Augustine, with proceeds assisting the agency in reaching out to the community with emergency assistance. Read More