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Why does the Annunciation matter so much in Catholic life? “Let it be done to me according to your word” — reveals something essential about our faith: God does not force salvation upon us. He invites it. And like Mary, we are asked to respond.

There are still spots available to take part in a retreat this weekend that will call for college students to be champions of human dignity! #DOSACatholics #humandignity dosafl.com/2026/03/23/ret…

On Good Friday, April 3, an interfaith prayer service, “Stations of the Cross with Immigrants,” will be held near the detention facility in Baker County. This is not a Diocese of St. Augustine-sponsored event, though lay Catholics will be among those participating. #DOSACatholics

Congrats to the Bishop Kenny High School girls basketball team on winning their first state championship in 34 years! What an amazing group of student-athletes! #DOSACatholics #statechamps 📸Faith Cabrey bishopkenny.org/about/news/new…

We thank the Lord for families who, despite difficulties and challenges, live “the spirituality of family love made up of thousands of small but real gestures” (Amoris Laetitia, 315).

For 44 years a one-of-a-kind fashion show has helped support Camp I Am Special! Read more: dosafl.com/.../one-of-a-k… #DOSACatholics

The Knights of Columbus' annual Silver Rose pilgrimage is set to tour the Diocese of St. Augustine beginning this weekend! Find a pligrimage stop near you: dosafl.com/2026/03/05/sil… #DOSACatholics #pilgrimage

The holy oils that will be used by each parish in the diocese in baptisms, confirmations, the ordination of priests and anointings of the sick for the next year were prepared at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine on March 3. Read more: dosafl.com/.../holy-oils-… #DOSACatholics

During this first week of Lent, Bishop Erik Pohlmeier celebrated four rites of election in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine with what will be 1,263 new Catholics during each parish's Easter Vigil Mass! 🙏 Read more: dosafl.com/2026/03/03/mor… #DOSACatholics

PRE-ORDER YOUR ST. JOSEPH EUCHARISTIC ENCOUNTER LUNCH for Saturday, March 7th during the lunch break! ow.ly/2inL50YoGv9 All are welcome to join us March 6 | Gainesville March 7 | Jacksonville ow.ly/owsm50YoGv7

Meeting | Celebrating | Serving Join us in Gainesville for the 2026 Eucharistic Encounter 4 PM on FRIDAY, MARCH 6 >> Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Gainesville More Information, please visit: dosafl.com/event/eucharis…

Bishop Erik Pohlmeier led Stations of the Cross and a Holy Hour for Peace at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine on Friday, Feb. 27. We stand together as a diocese and pray for peace in our country and throughout the world. 🙏 #DOSACatholics #peace 📸Patti Schiavo

One of the traditions each year at the annual St. Ambrose Spring Fair is enjoying a bowl of Mary Ellen Masters's famous Minorcan Clam Chowder! The 143rd spring fair will be March 15 from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Elkton. #DOSACatholics

God could be felt around every corner at this year's Diocesan Youth Conference! 🙏 Click on the link for the full story to read how. dosafl.com/2026/02/25/god… #DOSACatholics

Bishop Erik Pohlmeier invites all the faithful to gather in prayer for healing, reconciliation and peace. Join us Friday evening at the Cathedral Basilica. dosafl.com/event/bishop-p…

Lent is here! Stay up to date with all the events happening within the diocese. Learn more at DOSAFL.com

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Where does your gift go? Every dollar supports ministries that form future priests, care for retired clergy, serve families, and bring Christ’s compassion to our communities. See how your generosity makes a difference. >> dosafl.com/bishopsappeal/

The Bishop’s Annual Stewardship Appeal begins this weekend. Through your generosity, we support seminarians, care for retired priests, strengthen families, and bring hope to those in need. Join us in living gratefully and giving generously.

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