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The USCCB Office of the General Secretary has received communication from Most Reverend Christoph Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio, that the Secretariat of State of the Holy See has requested that all local Churches be informed that all members of the faithful and other Christians are invited to participate in the special prayer of the Holy Father taking place in Saint Peter’s Square on Friday, March 27, 2020. (read more)

The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee has been notified of an active email scam targeting pastors and parishioners from someone impersonating Bishop Wack. In the fraudulent email, the imposter, mentions the email recipient by name and asks for a favor. Please be aware that this is a scam and do not respond.

Churches will suspend all public Sunday and weekday Masses beginning noon Friday, March 20, 2020, until further notice. Bishop William A. Wack, CSC dispenses Catholics from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass while this suspension remains in effect. All other regularly scheduled liturgies and gatherings in churches will be canceled as well. At this time, churches will be open for private prayer and devotion at the pastor’s discretion.

The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee announces the cancellation of classes on campuses, for grades PreK-12, through April 15, 2020, in accordance with the directive of Governor Desantis and the Florida Department of Education.

In May 2019, Pope Francis released his apostolic letter, Vos estis lux mundi (“You are the light of the world”) to address the issue of sexual abuse and bishop accountability in the global Catholic Church. Vos estis calls upon the metropolitan archbishops to undertake the responsibilities for receiving and assessing reports involving bishops that pertain to sexual abuse and related misconduct. (Read more)

The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee announces school closures for all Catholic schools in the diocese in response to the growing COVID-19 outbreak starting March 16 through March 29, 2020.

Dear Diocesan School/Early Learning Center Families: Our principals and directors met last week and discussed the topic of the Coronavirus. In addition, there has been communication among diocesan offices within the ecclesiastical province of Florida. Please know that the diocese and schools/early learning centers are treating this virus seriously and are creating plans now on how to react in the case of local confirmed outbreaks. (read more)

Reverend Robert (Bob) Francis Morris, 85, a retired priest of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, passed away in the early morning of March 6, 2020, at The Haven of Our Lady of Peace in Pensacola.

Although there are no known outbreaks or local infections in the area of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, the diocese continues to closely monitor the developments related to COVID-19. Protocols for medical emergencies are reviewed and updated as necessary in accordance with compliance with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Florida Department of Health. 

The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee announces the opening of a new Catholic high school for students with special needs. Morning Star High School of Pensacola, opening in August, will be an independent institution located on the campus of Pensacola Catholic High School, 3043 W. Scott St.

Bishop Bill Wack of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee extends an invitation this Christmas season.

This morning we learned about the horrific mass shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida. Our sympathy and prayers go out to those whose lives were taken, as well as for their families, military service members and first responders, and those who were injured.

Joan Walker was awarded Respect Life Volunteer of the Year at the Annual State Respect Life Conference in St. Augustine, Fla. on Oct. 12, 2019.

In his three part video series, "The Eucharist," Bishop Wack reminds us of the importance of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Click here to watch: ptdiocese.org/theEucharist.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Deacon Bob Macko. Surrounded by loved ones, Bob passed away on Saturday, September 14, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Thank you. Thank you for your trust in me as your bishop and in our wonderful priests and ministers. Thank you for your financial support of our parishes – in the weekly collections, assisting with the mission of the Church in the second collections, and for contributing to the Catholic Sharing Appeal and local capital campaign projects. Even more than that, I appreciate your presence in our church, as well as your prayers and support for me and for my brother priests.

As Hurricane Dorian continues to cause devastation in its relentless path up the coast of the United States, we are now seeing how catastrophic this storm was – especially in the Bahamas.

Catholic Relief Services—along with local partners—is working quickly to assess immediate needs. Donations help bring relief, in the form of food, emergency shelter, and safe water, to affected families. Families affected by Hurricane Dorian urgently need your help. Donate now.

Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and President of the USCCB, has issued the following statement regarding Hurricane Dorian that left seven people dead in the Bahamas and is moving closer to the southeastern United States.

Father James Grebe, who has been serving as administrator of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Pensacola since July 1, 2018, has requested to step down from his role. His term as administrator will end on August 31, 2019. After that date, Father Grebe will continue to serve as a priest in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee.