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National Catholic Schools Week Begins January 27-February 2; With the Theme, “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.”

Bishop O'Connell from the Diocese of Trenton announces the death of Most Rev. John Mortimer Smith, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Trenton. Bishop Smith was the third bishop of our diocese. He served from 1991-1995. Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

In a joint statement, Florida’s Catholic bishops continued an annual tradition of recognizing the Jan. 22, 1973, U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade. Catholic dioceses in the United States designate Jan. 22 as a “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children”.

The U.S. Catholic Bishops’ retreat, held at Mundelein Seminary in January 2019, was an extraordinary event in many ways. Whereas the bishops normally attend annual retreats within their various regions, Pope Francis strongly encouraged that all bishops should come together for several days of reflection and prayer.

Reverend George Sammut, of St. Anne Parish (Bellview), has resigned as pastor due to health issues, effective Dec. 31, 2018, and is retired.

Floridians pray for an end to the use of the death penalty.

Bishop William A. Wack of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee and Michael Juhas, superintendent of Catholic Schools announces the appointment of Joanna Copenhaver as full-time principal at St. John Paul Catholic High School in Tallahassee, FL.

Bishop Wack shares his thoughts after attending the USCCB meetings in Baltimore.

The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee is pleased to announce the incorrupt heart of St. John Vianney, patron saint of priests, will be available for veneration at the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, 21 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL from Monday, December 3 to Tuesday, December 4, 2018.

K of C Supreme Knight Carl Anderson delivered a camper trailer to Panama City pastor and $100k Donation to Pensacola-Tallahassee Diocese to aid relief work

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2018 Fall General Assembly in Baltimore, November 12-14.

Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Migration and Presidents of Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Charities USA Issued Statement Urging Humane Action Towards Those Seeking Protection

Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee responds quickly to aid those affected.

Bishop Wack has released a letter addressing Hurricane Michael and its aftermath.

State Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement held a news conference today about a statewide investigation on Diocesan sexual abuse cases. The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee has released a statement regarding the investigation.

A student from Pensacola Catholic High School was arrested on Sunday night in connection with a threat of violence to the school community which was posted on social media.

Bishop Wack announces recent priest appointments. The first announcements were made on September 11, 2018. The announcement of Rev. Paul Moody and Rev. Dustin Feddon were made on September 23, 2018.

Letter from Bishop Wack to the faithful to request attendance at the Mass of Reparation and participation of Ember Days.

Bishop Wack's statement regarding Msgr. James Flaherty.

Pope Francis has written a letter addressing the recent Church scandals.