The Vatican announced on May 24th. that Pope Francis has appointed Father Erik Pohlmeier the next bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine. For the past 24 years, Bishop-elect Pohlmeier has served as a pastor in the Diocese of Little Rock, which encompasses the entire state of Arkansas.

 

In his new appointment, Father Pohlmeier succeeds Bishop Felipe J. Estévez, who has served the St. Augustine Diocese for the past 11 years and is retiring at the age of 76. Bishop-elect Pohlmeier will be installed as the 11th bishop of St. Augustine on Friday, July 22 with Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami presiding at the ordination liturgy. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor of Little Rock and Bishop Estévez will be co-consecrators.

Our Diocese is privileged to have Fr. Jose offer Eucharistic Healing Masses for those looking for physical, mental, and spiritual healing. 

 

For more information on how you can get involved, visit his website. To view past services, visit his YouTube channel. 

The traditional Latin Mass has remained relatively unchanged throughout the centuries and remains the Heart of the Church. Today, Catholics, young people especially, are returning to this ancient rite because of its reverence and beauty. 

 

Come to the traditional Latin Mass this month at Immaculate Conception, St. Joseph's, St. Patrick's, and St. Edward's. After June 29, the Latin Mass will be held only at St. Joseph's and at St. Edward's in the Diocese of St. Augustine. 

 

New to the Latin Mass? Check out the Traditional Latin Mass Jacksonville website for information on what it is and how to celebrate it. Or pick up a Benedictus magazine at the store--like the Magnificat but with all the daily readings in Latin and English. 

Check out Floriani, a men's choir bringing back traditional music to the Holy Mass and "to educate the next generation of Catholic musicians."

 

They've recorded classics such as Salve Regina and Tantum Ergo, as well as podcasts teaching how to chant and pronounce Latin.