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The Office for Catholic Schools and its principals and directors, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Education, Florida Catholic Conference of Bishops, local health officials, and other Diocesan staff, have worked diligently to develop a school Return to Campus Plan that allows students to continue their studies in person through processes that reduce health-related risks while maintaining an environment in which our students encounter quality academics, social interaction, and Catholic immersion...

The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops thanks Governor Ron DeSantis for signing into law today SB-404, a bill that requires parental consent before a minor has an abortion. This common-sense measure simply holds abortion to the same consent requirements as most every other medical decision involving a child, including simple interventions such as taking an aspirin or getting ears pierced.

WASHINGTON— Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami, the acting chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee for Religious Liberty has encouraged Catholics to pray and uphold religious liberty at home and abroad during Religious Freedom Week 2020.

The following priests have received new appointments beginning July 1, 2020...

Starting on June 15, 2020, Bishop Wack will allow parish ministry gatherings to resume within the diocese under the discretion and supervision of the parish pastor. Each event is to be planned in advance and approved by the pastor after all diocesan safety guidelines have been considered. Both Catholic high schools, which are inter-parochial, may resume similar activities and gatherings under the supervision of the principal.

We are beyond pleased to receive the good news about Msgr. David Toups appointment as the new Bishop of Beaumont, TX. Congratulations, Msgr. Toups! Please join us in praying for him during this time of transition. What follows is a message from Msgr. Toups: "Greetings in the name of the Risen Lord Jesus! It was announced today at noon in Rome (6:00 am EDT), that Pope Francis has appointed me to be the sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Beaumont in Texas..."

The death of George Floyd at the hands – or the knee – of a police officer in Minnesota last week is horrifying. Understandably, it has touched off a storm of protests, violent outbursts, and a new wave of anger, sadness and fear. What are we to do in the face of this? How does the Church respond? What is the Lord telling us at this moment in history?

New priest appointments have been released. All terms begin on July 1, 2020, unless otherwise noted.

As devoted ministers in the African-American community for over 125 years, the Josephites call for a complete and thorough investigation into the senseless killing of an unarmed black man, Ahmaud Arbery, in Brunswick, Georgia. This murder is yet another example of an innocent, young black life lost at the hands of vigilantes taking matters of perceived “justice” into their own hands...

Bishop William A. Wack, CSC, resumes the celebration of Masses with a congregation present beginning on May 6, 2020.

The decision to suspend all public Masses in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee was difficult and painful. For the first time in our lives, it was not possible to receive the Eucharist or attend Mass in person, and this was very painful.

Catholic school campuses, for grades PreK-12, will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year in accordance with the directive of Governor Desantis. eLearning will continue at home for the duration of the 4th quarter.

Bishop Wack addresses the actions the diocese is taking during the coronavirus pandemic and gives a message of Easter hope.

As you make plans for this important week of faith, please see the official statement regarding the governor’s executive order and religious services. Governor DeSantis recognizes that this year will look distinctively different than last year, but our hope is for spiritual unity and social distance during this unique season.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread in our country and our world, the challenges we face grow considerably as well. The faithful have had to forgo attending Mass in person and have not been able to receive the Body and Blood of the Lord in the Eucharist for two weekends thus far – with the prospect of this continuing for the near future.

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Greetings in the Lord. As the bishop of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, it is my special privilege to shepherd God’s people in good times and in trying times. This includes not only those who are Catholic; all of us fall under God’s loving gaze and are part of this beloved community. For us who are Christians, we know that Jesus Christ had a special love for the sick and the suffering. Indeed, he said, “…I was sick, and you cared for me” (Mt. 25).

The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee announces the continued suspension of public Masses including liturgies of Holy Week and Easter. Priests will continue to celebrate daily Mass with no congregation.

The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee announces the cancellation of classes on campuses, for grades PreK-12, through May 1, 2020, in accordance with the directive of Governor Desantis and the Florida Department of Education.

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.