• A Meeting Between an Apalachee Chief and a Franciscan Friar
    A Meeting Between an Apalachee Chief and a Franciscan Friar
    October 11, 2015
    by Rev. Thomas K. Murphy, OFM
    About fifteen years ago, the late Dr. John Hann, then historian at the site of Mission San Luis in Tallahassee, told me that of the Apalachee nation, commonly thought to be extinct, a chief had been located in Louisiana. I found that to be great news, but I did not think I would ever have the pleasure of meeting this person.
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  • Apalachee Martyr Among Cause for Sainthood
    Apalachee Martyr Among Cause for Sainthood
    October 9, 2015
    by WFSU Radio with Heather Jordan
    Could Tallahassee one day have a Catholic saint to call its own? The push is getting underway to canonize an Apalachee Indian who was raised as a Christian at Mission San Luis and later died for the faith.
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  • The Canonization Cause of the Martyrs of La Florida
    The Canonization Cause of the Martyrs of La Florida
    September 26, 2015
    by Gloria TV
    A summary of the History of the Cause for Canonization
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  • The Martyrs of La Florida Missions
    The Martyrs of La Florida Missions
    September 14, 2015
    by Jonathan Shea
    They included priests giving up all for the kingdom. They were catechists proclaiming the gospel. They were chiefs guiding their people. They were laity who defiantly refused to recant their faith.
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  • St. Augustine (Florida) at 450
    St. Augustine (Florida) at 450
    September 1, 2015
    by Jim Graves
    Why will the cardinal of Boston be in Florida this month? St. Augustine (the saint and town) has something to do with it.
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  • Remembering Our Nation's Martyrs
    Remembering Our Nation's Martyrs
    August 23, 2015
    by Michael Rawls
    Many know of the famous North American Martyrs, however, not many know of other martyrs in our nation’s history. This will hopefully no longer be the case as the cause for canonization of 82 martyrs from Florida will be opened on October 12, 2015.
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  • Honoring Florida’s Martyrs
    Honoring Florida’s Martyrs
    August 12, 2015
    by Jim Graves
    “This is an exciting moment,” said Bishop Estévez, who will join Bishop Parkes, to speak at the La Florida Martyrs’ Mass. “The foundations of the Catholic Faith in America were so heroic, and the launching of the cause and building of the shrine will help more Americans know about this important history.”
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