A Blessing for Freshmen
Bishop Kenny High School held its annual Freshman Mass, this time for the Class of 2027, on Aug. 12, 2023, at Assumption Catholic Church. The Mass was led by Father Clay Ludwig as the celebrant, Father Jason Trull as the concelebrant and Scott Conway, Superintendent of Schools, who participated as the Deacon. Alumni engagement added […]
Assumption Catholic School celebrates 100 years
Assumption Catholic School celebrated its 100th year in January, making it one of the oldest parochial schools in Jacksonville. Alumni members and students’ parents along with former and current staff members gathered on the Atlantic Boulevard campus for food, drinks and fellowship to celebrate the milestone. The more than 200 attendees included 150 alumni. Among […]
An era ends, future awaits Knights of Columbus Hall
With the purchase of the Knights of Columbus Hall in San Marco by Worth Turner, the Knights of Columbus-Bishop Kenny Council 1951 moves into new quarters at Assumption Catholic Church on Atlantic Boulevard. It’s a bittersweet moment full of warm memories and hopeful plans. The pandemic has prevented the council from renting out the hall […]
Local author to host launch party for first book’s release
The public is invited to a launch party for the release of Lara Patangan’s first book, Simple Mercies: How the Works of Mercy Bring Peace and Fulfillment. The celebration will take place on May 22nd at 7 p.m. at Assumption Catholic Church, the author’s home parish. The evening will begin with a presentation by Patangan […]
Assumption Celebrates Catholic School Week
Students joined with their families, faculty, parishioners, and community members to kick off the celebration of Catholic Schools Week (CSW) with a Mass that was celebrated at Assumption Catholic Church on Jan. 31. This event traditionally begins on the last Sunday of January and runs throughout the week with many fun and memorable activities. The […]
After reviving a ‘dying parish,’ Assumption’s Father Fred retires
After 17 years at the helm of Assumption Catholic Church and School, Rev. Frederick R. Parke – lovingly known to parishioners as “Father Fred” – is ready to retire. As of July 1, the longtime parish priest handed over Assumption’s reins to Father Jason Trull, former pastor at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church […]
