U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops expresses concerns on Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Diocese of St. Augustine says the statement is not to tell people not to get the vaccine, it s to advise people and let them make the decision. Author: Briana Ray-Turner Updated: 8:22 PM EST March 4, 2021
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine approved by the FDA is taking the nation an extra step closer to putting an end to the pandemic. It s the third vaccine in the U.S. helping conquer the virus.
“Since we now have more choices of vaccines on the market in the United States, if you have a choice choose the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine over the Johnson and Johnson, said the Director of Communication for the Diocese of St. Augustine, Kathleen Bagg.
The 10th bishop of the Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine will officially submit a letter of resignation to Pope Francis on Feb. 5, according to diocesan officials.
Bishop Felipe Estevez will leave the office he has served since mid-2011 because the mandatory retirement age for bishops is 75.
As was done when Bishop Victor Galeone retired in 2011 after replacing John Snyder in 2001, the pope will make the ultimate decision as to who replaces Estevez.
Estevez was on a retreat and did not wish to comment until the pope appoints his successor. He said that is when his retirement will begin, diocesan spokeswoman Kathleen Bagg said.
Catholic bishop to retire from Diocese of St. Augustine
Estevez will continue serving as the bishop until the pope accepts his letter of resignation, but the position may stay vacant for months.
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Bishop Felipe Estevez. Published: 11:23 AM EST January 8, 2021 Updated: 11:23 AM EST January 8, 2021
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. The 10th bishop of the Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine will officially submit a letter of resignation to Pope Francis on Feb. 5, according to diocesan officials.
Bishop Felipe Estevez will leave the office he has served since mid-2011 because the mandatory retirement age for bishops is 75.
As was done when Bishop Victor Galeone retired in 2011 after replacing John Snyder in 2001, the pope will make the ultimate decision as to who replaces Estevez.
Retired priest, religion teacher accused of sexual relationship with teenager in 1977
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A retired Jacksonville priest and former religion teacher is under investigation over allegations he was in a sexual relationship with a teenager in 1977, police reports show.
Father David Terrence Morgan, or Father Terry Morgan, was a 27-year-old religion teacher at Bishop Kenny High School at the time. The priest is accused of having a sexual relationship with the 17- or 18-year-old, lasting two to three months.
The victim, now in their 60s, told police they were never forced to have sex. The victim also told police they had no intention of pursuing criminal charges and knows the incident is past the statute of limitations.