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
Morning Star School Breaks Ground for New High School
November 15, 2016
Morning Star School, the only special education school in the Diocese of St. Augustine, is breaking ground on an expansion for a high school on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 9 a.m. at its campus, 725 Mickler Road – adjacent to Christ the King Catholic Church in Jacksonville. Read More
Annual Collection Supports Eldercare Needs of Religious Communities
November 14, 2016
The annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection will be held Dec. 10-11 in the Diocese of St. Augustine. Coordinated by the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO), the parish-based appeal benefits nearly 33,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers and religious order priests whose communities lack adequate retirement savings. Read More
St. Joseph Academy Celebrates 150th Anniversary
November 10, 2016
by Lilla Ross Photos by Woody Huband Students and faculty of St. Joseph Academy in St. Augustine will celebrate the school’s 150th anniversary Nov. 10 with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Felipe Estévez followed by a reception. Read More
Refugees Learn About American’s Thanksgiving Traditions
November 10, 2016
By Lilla Ross Refugees from Asia, Africa and the Middle East will further their educations in American culture with a Thanksgiving meal prepared by Chef Robert Tulko. Read More
Bishop Felipe Estévez blesses effort to build new Guardian Catholic School on Jacksonville Northside
November 10, 2016
At a Nov. 9 groundbreaking ceremony, Bishop Felipe Estévez blessed the efforts of so many individuals that have made it possible for a new $10 million Guardian Catholic School to be built on Jacksonville’s Northside. Read More
‘Under Caesar’s Sword’ A documentary explores Christians’ response to persecution
November 3, 2016
Christian communities around the world face marginalization, imprisonment, torture and even death on a massive scale. Advocacy group Open Doors USA has reported that more than 7,100 Christians were killed for their faith in 2015 alone, making it the deadliest year for Christians in modern history. A new documentary from the University of Notre Dame and the Religious Freedom Institute looks in-depth at how these communities respond. Read More
50 States in 40 Days: 40 Days for Life Rally Scheduled in Gainesville Nov. 2 and Jacksonville Nov. 4
November 2, 2016
Recognizing the urgency for ending America’s abortion crisis, 40 Days for Life launched an unprecedented 40-day bus tour to bring its message of hope to cities and towns across the United States that is united in prayer and fasting during this fall’s UNITED 40 Days for Life campaign, (Sept. 28 to Nov. 6). Read More
Diocese of St. Augustine Breaks Ground on New $10 million Catholic School on Jacksonville’s Northside
October 25, 2016
Bishop Felipe Estévez of the Diocese of St. Augustine will officiate at a groundbreaking for a $10 million campus for the diocese’s newest school at 9 a.m., Nov. 9, at Holy Rosary Catholic School, 4920 Brentwood Ave., Jacksonville. Read More
Parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena, Carol Jean Rowell, is named Respect Life Volunteer of the Year
October 21, 2016
Carol Jean Rowell, a parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Orange Park, was named the Respect Life Volunteer of the Year for the Diocese of St. Augustine. The honor was announced at the Florida Respect Life Conference that was held in Orlando, Oct. 14-15. Read More