Catholic Charities Lake City Provides Healthy Foods to Help Clients
October 20, 2016
Catholic Charities Regional Office in Lake City and Florida Gateway Food Bank are now partnering with Feeding America making it possible to provide the poor with fresh produce in addition to other non-perishable food items. Read More
Resurrection Students Raise Awareness about Cancer
October 18, 2016
When Maryellen Bell learned she had pancreatic cancer she didn’t let it get her down. She has counted her blessings and has said there have been miracles happening in her life every day since she was diagnosed six months ago. “I am joyful all the time and blessed,” shared Mrs. Bell. Read More
Bishop Estévez Wants Your Input!
October 10, 2016
Join Bishop Felipe Estévez for dicoesan-wide “Listening Sessions” Read More
Diocese Celebrates Local Feast of Our Lady of La Leche
October 5, 2016
On Tuesday, Oct. 11, a series of events will be celebrated as part of the feast of Our Lady of La Leche – a diocesan feast day approved by the Vatican in 2012. The devotion to Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine dates back to 1577. It is the oldest devotion to Mary as the “Nursing Mother” in the United States. For more than 400 years, Our Lady of La Leche has drawn pilgrims and visitors to this beautiful shrine where they have sought her intercession for a safe pregnancy and delivery, for the gift of fertility, for healing, for families as well as in thanksgiving for prayers answered. Read More
Briggs Hurley Ordained to Transitional Diaconate in Rome
September 29, 2016
On Thursday, Sept. 29, Briggs Andrew Hurley of the Diocese of St. Augustine was among 30 seminarians from the Pontifical North American College ordained to the transitional diaconate. Read More
Knights of Columbus Host Soccer Challenge
September 28, 2016
Students at Holy Rosary Catholic School in Jacksonville were treated to a “Soccer Challenge” by the Knights of Columbus Council #5407 on Sept. 23. The day included learning more about the sport of soccer, sport contests and students being treated to great food and treats from local sponsors. Read More
Florida Bishops Cite Concerns On Amendment 2
September 27, 2016
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following statement identifying concerns with a problematic framework established by Amendment 2, “Use of Marijuana for Debilitating Medical Conditions” that Floridians will consider when voting in the General Election, Nov. 8. Read More
Bishop Felipe J. Estévez Celebrates Special Masses for Jubilee Year of Mercy
September 21, 2016
In the Bull of Indiction for the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis described mercy as “the beating heart of the Gospel.” This has been manifested throughout the history of the Church, most especially in the practice of the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Read More
Knowing the Positions of the Presidential Candidates
September 21, 2016
In keeping with its mission to educate and inform Catholics and assist the faithful with their responsibility to participate in political life, the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has released its 2016 presidential voter guide: Know the Positions of the Presidential Candidates. Read More
St. Johns Riverkeeper Recognizes Christ the King School!
September 20, 2016
In the most recent issue of the St. Johns Riverkeeper digital newsletter, they announced Suzette Gagnon – a teacher at Christ the King Catholic School – as the 2015 Educator of the Year. Read More