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Dr. Gawel begins his diocesan role on July 1, 2025

Bishop Wack offers his remarks following the election of the 267th successor of St. Peter.

We mourn the loss of Fr. Plancher who arrived in our diocese in 2018 to the faithfully serve the parish communities of St. Rose of Lima, St. Rita and Christ the King.

Bishop Wack is pleased to announce the following priest personnel assignments effective in our diocese as of July 1, 2025.

Bishop Wack reflects on the ministry of Pope Francis and invites the faithful to fervently pray for the repose of his soul.

Hundreds of Catholics from across the state met with state lawmakers March 18-19 at the annual Catholic Days at the Capitol.

While the Holy Father continues his hospitalization for respiratory issues, Bishop Wack urges the faithful to offer their prayers for his recovery.

Bishop Wack is delighted to announce a change in pastoral practice for baptized Catholics seeking the sacrament of Confirmation in our diocese.

The eight bishops of Florida renew their call to pray and work for a culture that protects life in the womb and offers loving support to all mothers, fathers, and families.

On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Bishop Wack introduces a new set of Rosary mysteries for the faithful in our diocese to meditate upon based on key moments of salvation history in the Old Testament.

In light of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception being displaced by the Second Sunday of Advent to December 9, Bishop Wack has dispensed the faithful in our diocese from the obligation to attend Mass on that Monday. Read his full statement by clicking here.

In a recent interview with America Magazine, Bishop Wack provides his perspective on how parishes can thrive with a healthy culture of clergy sharing leadership responsibility with dedicated lay collaborators.

Most Rev. William A. Wack, CSC and the other seven bishops of the Province of Florida provide their collective statement on the defeat of Florida Amendment 4 which aimed to eliminate current and potential future life-protecting laws.

Effective October 29, 2024 Most Rev. William A. Wack, CSC has designated Vicar General Douglas Halsema with the title of Monsignor - Chaplain to His Holiness.

The Florida Catholic Conference of Bishops provide the faithful with vital resources to form their consciences ahead of the 2024 elections including an extensive Presidential Candidate Comparison.

Following Hurricane Helene's landfall in our diocese, Bishop William A. Wack, CSC provides updates on how this storm has affected our parishes.

Ahead of the 2024 elections the Catholic bishops of Florida have released a helpful video overview of the USCCB's signature document "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship"

The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has implored Gov. Ron DeSantis to stay the execution of Loran Cole and commute his sentence to life without the possibility of parole.

In recognition of more than four decades of ecclesial service, Mrs. Teena Easter receives the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal from the Holy See.

Bishop William A. Wack, CSC appoints David Kimbell as the Chief Financial Officer for the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee