Most Reverend Erik T. Pohlmeier
BiographyBorn on July 20, 1971, in Colorado Springs, Colo., Bishop Pohlmeier is the son of Deacon Tom and Sharon Pohlmeier. He was reared in Paris, Ark. with his three brothers, Keith (Melissa) of Springfield, Va., Deacon Jason (Erin) of Fayetteville, Ark., and Kevin (Meagan) of Mulberry, Ark.; one sister, Diane Gehring (Dan) of Highland Village, Texas, and 20 nieces and nephews.
Ordained:
To the transitional diaconate, Oct. 2, 1997, St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican CityTo the priesthood, July 25, 1998, Subiaco Abbey, Subiaco, Ark.Appointed Bishop of St. Augustine by Pope Francis, May 15, 2022. The announcement of his appointment was made on May 24, 2022.Ordained and installed the 11th Bishop of St. Augustine, July 22, 2022
Education: University of Arkansas (1989-1991), studied mechanical engineering St. Meinrad College, Ind. (1992-1994), bachelor’s in philosophyGregorian University, Rome (1994-1997), bachelor’s in sacred theology, Magna Cum LaudeUniversity of St. Thomas Aquinas, Rome (1997-1998), master’s in spiritual theology, Summa Cum Laude
Priestly Ministry:Associate Pastor, Christ the King Parish, Little Rock, Ark. (1998-2001) Pastor, Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Lake Village, Ark. (2001-2005)Holy Child Mission, Dumas, Ark. (2001-2004)St. Mary Mission, McGehee, Ark. (2001-2005)Holy Spirit Mission, Hamburg, Ark. (2004-2005) Pastor, St. John Parish, Hot Springs, Ark. (2005-2010) Pastor, St. Mary Parish, Hot Springs, Ark. (2007-2010) Assistant Vocations Director (2008-2016) Pastor, Our Lady of the Holy Souls Parish, Little Rock, Ark. (2010-2016) Pastor, Christ the King Parish, Little Rock, Ark. (2020-2022)Director, Office of Deacon Formation (2015-2022)Director, Office of Faith Formation (2016-2022)Theological Consultant for the Arkansas Catholic newspaper (2003-2022)Director of Continuing Education of Clergy (2019-2022)Appointments in the Diocese of Little Rock:
Diocese of Little Rock Consultor (multiple terms)Presbyteral Council (multiple terms)Personnel Board (multiple terms)Clergy Welfare Board (multiple terms)Memberships/Organizations:
Couple to Couple League National Board of Directors (2007-2016)Catholic Rural Life Priest Retreat Presenter (2019-2022)
Diocese of Little Rock Consultor (multiple terms)Presbyteral Council (multiple terms)Personnel Board (multiple terms)Clergy Welfare Board (multiple terms)Memberships/Organizations:
Couple to Couple League National Board of Directors (2007-2016)Catholic Rural Life Priest Retreat Presenter (2019-2022)
Eucharistic Revival
MISSIONTo renew the church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.
What is the Eucharistic Revival?The three-year Eucharistic Revival initiative launched this year on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Feast of Corpus Christi). The initiative was called for by the United States Catholic bishops and is intended to form, heal, convert and unite the people of God through a profound and renewed encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist. We are then called to be sent out into the world as “Eucharistic missionaries” to tend to the hurting and needs of the world. What are the Primary Goals of the Eucharistic Revival?This Eucharistic Revival seeks to bring together clergy, religious, laity, apostolates, movements, parish and diocesan leaders to spur momentum, collaboration, and a lasting impact for the renewal of the Catholic Church in the United States. Grounded in prayer and responding to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the National Eucharistic Revival has four primary goals
1. To provide a more profound encounter with Jesus Christ in the Sunday liturgy as a point of unity among all Catholics, and through this powerful encounter, to find personal healing and courage to take the Gospel to a world in need of authentic love – the love of Christ found in the Eucharist.
2. To spark personal conversions through the joyful discovery of a relationship with Christ by encountering the love of God present in Jesus in the Eucharist.
3. To elevate the truth and practices of our Catholic faith through the rediscovery of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.
4. To form, inspire, and launch missionary disciples, filled with the love of God and neighbor that comes from an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist to the margins of the church and the world. Important Dates June 9-10, 2022The Diocese of St. Augustine’s annual Eucharistic Congress. June 17-18, 2022The Diocese of St. Augustine used the occasion of its Eucharistic Congress to kick off the national Eucharistic Revival initiative locally. June 19, 2022The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Feast of Corpus Christi) was the date selected for the national launch of the three-year initiative.June 19, 2022 – June 11, 2023The Diocesan Year of the Eucharistic Revival.October 1, 2022The Diocese of St. Augustine’s Annual Faith Formation DayJune 9-10, 2023The Diocese of St. Augustine’s annual Eucharistic Congress.June 11, 2023 – July 17, 2024The Parish Year of the Eucharistic Revival.July 17-21, 2024The National Eucharistic Congress will be held in Indianapolis. https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/congress-2024July 24, 2024 – Pentecost 2025The “Year of Going Out on Mission.”
What is the Eucharistic Revival?The three-year Eucharistic Revival initiative launched this year on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Feast of Corpus Christi). The initiative was called for by the United States Catholic bishops and is intended to form, heal, convert and unite the people of God through a profound and renewed encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist. We are then called to be sent out into the world as “Eucharistic missionaries” to tend to the hurting and needs of the world. What are the Primary Goals of the Eucharistic Revival?This Eucharistic Revival seeks to bring together clergy, religious, laity, apostolates, movements, parish and diocesan leaders to spur momentum, collaboration, and a lasting impact for the renewal of the Catholic Church in the United States. Grounded in prayer and responding to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the National Eucharistic Revival has four primary goals
1. To provide a more profound encounter with Jesus Christ in the Sunday liturgy as a point of unity among all Catholics, and through this powerful encounter, to find personal healing and courage to take the Gospel to a world in need of authentic love – the love of Christ found in the Eucharist.
2. To spark personal conversions through the joyful discovery of a relationship with Christ by encountering the love of God present in Jesus in the Eucharist.
3. To elevate the truth and practices of our Catholic faith through the rediscovery of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.
4. To form, inspire, and launch missionary disciples, filled with the love of God and neighbor that comes from an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist to the margins of the church and the world. Important Dates June 9-10, 2022The Diocese of St. Augustine’s annual Eucharistic Congress. June 17-18, 2022The Diocese of St. Augustine used the occasion of its Eucharistic Congress to kick off the national Eucharistic Revival initiative locally. June 19, 2022The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Feast of Corpus Christi) was the date selected for the national launch of the three-year initiative.June 19, 2022 – June 11, 2023The Diocesan Year of the Eucharistic Revival.October 1, 2022The Diocese of St. Augustine’s Annual Faith Formation DayJune 9-10, 2023The Diocese of St. Augustine’s annual Eucharistic Congress.June 11, 2023 – July 17, 2024The Parish Year of the Eucharistic Revival.July 17-21, 2024The National Eucharistic Congress will be held in Indianapolis. https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/congress-2024July 24, 2024 – Pentecost 2025The “Year of Going Out on Mission.”
St. Madeleine Catholic Church is a small parish in High Springs, Florida
Our pastor is always reminding us how grateful he is for all those who contribute to the parish.
As a small parish, we have our main church, the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, Our family life center, our cemetery, the activity center, and the church office.
In addition, we have many acres to maintain with a reflection walk, a grotto, and two areas for the stations of the cross.
Last but not least, we have the pavilion where the Knights of Columbus hold their famous fried fish meals during Lent and before Advent.
All of these items do cost a lot of money and people-hours to maintain. This is where your contributions are carefully spent.
The above video is from our Bishop who wants us to know some of the efforts that are being made by the Diocese of St. Augustine for all of us in North East Florida.
Bishop Erik Pohlmeier