Bishop: St. Augustine’s history must be told against ‘backdrop’ of faith
September 17, 2015
by Jean Gonzalez Florida Catholic/Catholic News Service From dignitaries in horse-drawn carriages to everyday Catholics sharing the sign of peace on the basilica grounds under a Jumbotron, the celebration of four and a half centuries offered something for everyone. Read More
Celebrating Catechetical Sunday – September 20
September 1, 2015
The third Sunday of September in the United States is celebrated as Catechetical Sunday in honor to acknowledge and commission those who are catechists. In his encyclical Redemptoris Missio, Pope John Paul II, said, “Among the laity who become evangelizers, catechists have a place of honor…Catechists are among those who have received Christ’s command to ‘go and teach all nations.’” Read More
Historian Michael Francis Expands on St. Augustine’s Religious History
September 1, 2015
By Margo C. Pope Colonial Florida historian J. Michael Francis, Ph.D., says a sometimes overlooked story of St. Augustine is its religious history beyond the story of the Spanish missions of early Florida. Read More
Parish Honors its Patron Saint
September 1, 2015
By Margo C. Pope The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine celebrated the feast of its patron saint, Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, as part of its continuing 450th anniversary observance. Read More
31st Annual Diocesan Faith Formation Day
August 26, 2015
The 31st Annual Faith Formation Day will be held at Bishop John J. Snyder High School on Saturday, October 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Read More
Summer Fun for College Students: Keeping them connected to their faith!
August 21, 2015
by Elena Castello The University of Florida Catholic Gators hosted their seventh annual Summer Party, in their usual Lake Wauburg location in Gainesville. More than 50 people, from alumni to freshmen attended the event. Food, games and music were the foundation of this annual get-together that welcomes new students into the community. Read More
America’s First Catholic Parish Celebrates Feast of Saint Augustine
August 21, 2015
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine will kick off the festivities for the 450th Anniversary on Friday, August 28 with the liturgical observances for their patron, Saint Augustine of Hippo, and the 16th Annual Augustinian Address. Read More
Annual Spanish Wine Festival 2015
August 19, 2015
The St. Augustine Spanish Wine and Food Festival is an annual series of fundraising events that benefit Catholic Charities, TAG Children's Museum, and a homeless rehabilitation program called Fresh Starts. The Festival runs September 9-12, and several of the events are held near the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche on the Mission Grounds in St. Augustine. Read More
First Friday Art Walk Recital on August 7 at the Cathedral Basilica
July 22, 2015
The Music Department of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is pleased to announce that the guest artist for the August 7 First Friday Art Walk Recital will be organist, Mr. William Douglas. Read More
High School Students Attend Steubenville Atlanta Conference
July 16, 2015
by Tonia Borsellino High school students from six parish youth groups in the Diocese of St. Augustine traveled to the Steubenville Atlanta Conference in Duluth, Georgia this past weekend. Read More