“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.