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As we prepare to celebrate and honor the saints on the Solemnity of All Saints, it is noteworthy that there is an effort to recognize clergy and lay Catholics who were martyred for their faith, some with connections to the Diocese of Venice.

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Mary Soha, vice-postulator for the Canonization Cause of the Florida Martyrs, as she discusses the New Evangelization in the context of Native American communities and the lessons that we can take for the New Evangelization today. Please use the event link to get tickets

Rev. Kevin McQuone, from Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, recently went on pilgrimage with 17 Seminariams from different dioceses, to locations important to the Martyrs of la Florida

With Rome’s recognition of the Georgia Martyrs announced, the cause for 58 Florida Martyrs gains new momentum—honoring missionaries and indigenous Catholics who gave their lives in witness.

A special Mass for the Cause for Beatification for Servants of God Antonio Inija and 57 Companions will be held at St. Madeleine Catholic Church, location of the Sante Fe Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche. Most Rev. William A. Wack, CSC, Bishop of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, will be the Celebrant.

The Catholic Theology Show Podcast interview with Dr, Andrew Dinan of the Historical Commission

Indigenous Catholics are among the martyrs in the canonization cause of Antonio Inija and 57 companions

Bishop William A. Wack, CSC, of Pensacola-Tallahassee, celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving and a ceremony to mark the closing of the diocesan phase for the Beatification of Antonio Inija and Companions.

Historians, experts, a canon lawyer, and three Florida bishops gathered on June 30th, to take testimony on the life and legacy of the Martyrs of La Florida.

The history of the Catholic faith in Florida has always included accounts of clergy and religious planting the seeds of faith on the shores and fields of the Sunshine State.

An international conference on the Franciscans and the Spanish Borderlands to be held March 24-26 at Flagler College in St. Augustine , Florida

Devoted youth visit the future Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Martyrs

Native Americans and early Spanish missionaries might be among the next American Saints, from Aleteia

On February 21, 2022 the Congregation for the Causes of Saints received, and responded, to Bishop Wack's request regarding the Beatification of Martyrs of La Florida

On February 14, 2022 Bishop Wack sent a list of 57 individuals to be considered for Beatification to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints

Bishop William Wack said Mass Oct. 12 in Tallahassee to observe the fifth anniversary of the opening of the cause of Antonio Cuipa and his companions.

On Wednesday, October 14, EWTN will have two encore presentations of Michael O'Neill's series installment of the Martyrs of La Florida. Click for your local showtimes. If you miss it on EWTN, you can purchase the DVD from our Gift Shop.

On the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi, Timothy J. Johnson, ThD., offers a compelling lecture on the topic of Saint Francis of Assisi and Creation.

In times of trouble, we turn to the saints to learn how we ought to live with faith, and to ask for their intercession. The present pandemic is no different. As the faithful turn to the Church for guidance and assistance, we would like to offer you resources for learning about the Florida martyrs and sharing their stories with your children.