About Us
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The Martyrs of La Florida, a priceless gift…our nation’s secret treasure.The Martyrs of La Florida ministry was born in 2007 amidst seventy-eight acres of rolling hills on the east side of Tallahassee, Florida, with a desire to honor those who died for the Faith, who planted the seeds of Christianity in our nation. The story of the martyrs captivated many and the ministry grew and blossomed into a formal beatification process. The ministry spreads devotion to the martyrs through presentations, books, documentary, prayer cards, and lesson plans. On that 78-acres where it began? Plans have been made to build a shrine to Mary, Queen of the Martyrs on this beautiful land! -
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The Martyrs of la Florida is a lay ministry that serves as the Petitioner in the beatification cause,
now in the Roman Phase.
Members of the Petitioner and Board of Directors:
Officers: Chris Stavres, Michael Sheedy, Deacon Jerry Haynes, Maria Knoll
Directors: Ann McGlynn, Marco Paredes, Mark Perez, Ryan Duffy, Fred Salancy, Sam Alzheimer, Elizabeth Angulo
Chaplain: Rev Matthew Busch
“We often read about and delight in the stories of the saints and martyrs from far-off lands and ancient times, and at the same time we should honor those brave men and women from our own lands and in more recent times, who gave up their lives for the Faith. Not only do these holy martyrs intercede for us in heaven, they inspire us today to focus on our Lord in the Eucharist and other Sacraments. Like them, may we all embody Christ’s mercy, love, and presence in the world.”
- Bishop William Wack CSC, Bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee; lead diocese in the beatification cause, united with Dioceses of St. Augustine, FL; St. Petersburg, FL; Orlando, FL; Venice, FL; Palm Beach, FL; Savannah, GA; Richmond, VA; and the Archdiocese of Mobile.The Martyrs of la Florida Missions organization is a 501c3 ministry, included in the Official Catholic Directory, whose mission is to honor and spread devotion to the martyrs by promoting their canonization, establishing a shrine and engaging regional, national and international communities for recognition.
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