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Bishop Opens Jubilee Year of Hope with Mass at Cathedral Basilica

January 2, 2025 • Diocese of St. Augustine

 Bishop Erik Pohlmeier officially launched the Jubilee Year of Hope with a celebratory Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine on Saturday, Dec. 28. The special Mass, part of Pope Francis’s call for the global Church to embrace hope as “Pilgrims of Hope,” was attended by paris...

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Father Roland Marcel Julien, Beloved Priest and Advocate, Dies at 86

January 2, 2025 • Diocese of St. Augustine

July 22, 1938 – December 26, 2024 Father Roland M. Julien, a beloved priest of the Diocese of St. Augustine, entered eternal life on Dec. 26, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. A man of deep faith, unwavering compassion and quiet humility, Father Julien’s nearly six decades of ministry left an indelible...

Las Posadas: A Journey of Faith at the National Shrine

Las Posadas: A Journey of Faith at the National Shrine

December 26, 2024 • Diocese of St. Augustine

By Kathleen BaggPhotos by Scott Smith The air was crisp and cold for St. Augustine this year, creating a perfect backdrop as the historic Sacred Acre at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios came alive on Dec. 21, 2024. Families and individuals gathered for ...

Sacred Moments from St. Luke Parish Altar Dedication

Sacred Moments from St. Luke Parish Altar Dedication

December 18, 2024 • Diocese of St. Augustine

On Dec. 15, 2024, St. Luke Parish in Middleburg opened its doors to a breathtakingly renewed sanctuary as Bishop Erik Pohlmeier led the Mass of Dedication for its new altar. The church has undergone a comprehensive renovation for the first time in 30 years, transforming its sacred space into a Eucha...

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Don’t miss the 18th annual Souper Fun Sunday on Feb. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Saint Francis Catholic Academy!

Enjoy soup tastings from 30+ local restaurants and caterers, with celebrity judges crowning winners.

Tickets: Adults $20, Students/Seniors $15, Kids 5-10 $10, under 5 free!

>> Visit sfcawolves.org/souper-fun-sunday to purchase your tickets today.

#DOSAFL #SouperFunSunday #LocalEats
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Don’t miss the 18th annual Souper Fun Sunday on Feb. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Saint Francis Catholic Academy!

Enjoy soup tastings from 30+ local restaurants and caterers, with celebrity judges crowning winners. 

Tickets: Adults $20, Students/Seniors $15, Kids 5-10 $10, under 5 free!

>> Visit sfcawolves.org/souper-fun-sunday to purchase your tickets today.

 #DOSAFL #SouperFunSunday #LocalEats

Today, on the Feast of the Epiphany, we celebrate the moment the Magi followed the light of the star and found Christ, the Light of the World. Just as they brought their gifts to Jesus, we are reminded to bring the gift of our hearts, our faith, and our love to Him.

No matter where your journey has taken you this past year, there is always hope in following His light. May this feast inspire you to
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Today, on the Feast of the Epiphany, we celebrate the moment the Magi followed the light of the star and found Christ, the Light of the World. Just as they brought their gifts to Jesus, we are reminded to bring the gift of our hearts, our faith, and our love to Him.

No matter where your journey has taken you this past year, there is always hope in following His light. May this feast inspire you to seek Christ more deeply and trust that He will guide you every step of the way.

>> Let us open our hearts to the joy of His presence and the promise of His love.

#FeastOfTheEpiphany #FollowTheLight #HopeInChrist #CatholicFaith #EpiphanySunday #DOSAFL

Mary, Mother of God: A Life of Loving Sacrifice

On this feast of Mary: the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, the Octave Day of Christmas, we reflect on her unwavering example of sacrifice. In a world where comfort often trumps love, Mary shows us that there can be no true love without sacrifice. From the humble manger in Bethlehem to the heartbreaking moment at the foot of t
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Mary, Mother of God: A Life of Loving Sacrifice

On this feast of Mary: the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, the Octave Day of Christmas, we reflect on her unwavering example of sacrifice. In a world where comfort often trumps love, Mary shows us that there can be no true love without sacrifice. From the humble manger in Bethlehem to the heartbreaking moment at the foot of the Cross, Mary’s life was a continual offering, choosing God’s will over her own comfort.

Her love for Jesus was not just a Yes to Gods plan—it was a constant sacrifice, even watching her own son suffer for the salvation of the world.

In a culture where we seek ease, let Marys example remind us that sacrifice is the heart of love. What sacrifices can we make today for others? What sacrifices will draw us closer to the life God dreams for us?

>> Let today be a call to live with deeper love and selflessness.

#LovingSacrifice #MaryMotherofGod #CatholicFeastDay #SacrificeInLove #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #VirginMary #MotherofGod #OurMother #HolyMary #BlessedMother #CatholicFaith #DOSACatholics

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