Bishop Blesses New Gate of Heaven Cemetery

August 27, 2021

The new Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located on the Prince of Peace Catholic Church property (6320 Bennett Road) is finally ready for the souls of… Read More

Founder’s Day Celebrates America’s First Parish and City

August 6, 2021

All are welcome to celebrate the founding of St. Augustine and the establishment of the Catholic faith on these shores. The 456th Founder’s Day celebration… Read More

Bishop Estévez, other Cuban American bishops call for solidarity, prayer, aid to Cuba

July 14, 2021

Bishop Felipe Estévez joined Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez (Archdiocese of Philadelphia), Auxiliary Bishop Manuel Cruz (Archdiocese of Newark), and Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Octavio Cisneros (Diocese… Read More

Diocese of St. Augustine Selected for Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative

June 16, 2021

The Diocese of St. Augustine has been chosen to partner with Leadership Roundtable for the second cohort of the organization’s Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative. Leadership… Read More

OneCOP Program brings faith community and law enforcement agencies together

June 10, 2021

By Fran Ruchalski On Tuesday, June 8, religious leaders and law enforcement agencies from all over northeast Florida came together at the Prime Osborn Convention… Read More

The 2021 Florida Eucharistic Congress

June 7, 2021

After the cancelation of last year’s congress due to COVID-19 safety concerns, more than a thousand Catholics flocked to the 2021 Florida Eucharistic Congress on… Read More

Bishop Celebrates 28th MFP Class

May 26, 2021

Bishop Felipe Estévez will celebrate Mass on June 20 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine for the 28th graduating class of the Ministry Formation… Read More

Pope Francis Appoints Two Local Priests as Missionaries of Mercy

May 20, 2021

Bishop Felipe Estévez of the Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine announced today that Fathers Bernardine Eikhuemelo and Richard Pagano have been named Missionaries of Mercy… Read More

Pope Francis Names Two Local Priests Monsignors

May 20, 2021

Bishop Felipe Estévez is pleased to announce that two priests of the Diocese of St. Augustine, Fathers Michael Houle and James Boddie, Jr., have been… Read More

An Update to the Bishop’s New COVID-19 Safety Plan

May 14, 2021

After careful study, consultation with the clergy, and the guidance of medical experts, Bishop Felipe Estévez will lift the general dispensation from the Sunday obligation… Read More