Diocese of St. Augustine
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.”
Vote No on 4 Campaign Launches to Defeat The Deceptive and Extreme Amendment 4
Tallahassee, FL – Today, Vote No On 4 Florida formally launched its multilingual campaign to defeat Amendment 4 on the upcoming November ballot with the unveiling of new websites in both English and Spanish and the rollout of its first campaign video entitled “Not What it Seems” which exposes the deceptive nature and extreme ramifications of Amendment 4. The 2-minute video reveals that while other amendments provide clear definitions, the 34-word Amendment 4 fails to define any of its terms, including crucial words like “viability,” “healthcare provider” and “patient’s health,” leaving voters in the dark about its true impact.
“Amendment 4 was deceptively written to allow abortions throughout the entire pregnancy, even when the baby can feel the pain of the procedure, and to make abortion the only medical procedure that can be performed on a minor without a parent’s consent,” said Vote No On 4 Florida President Dr. Mary J. O’Sullivan, professor emeritus of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Miami Medical School. “By allowing any so-called ‘healthcare provider’ – not just doctors – to determine fetal viability and approve late-term abortions, Amendment 4 essentially gives abortion clinics a rubber stamp to approve abortions in the third trimester, up to and including the last month of pregnancy.”
The Vote No On 4 Florida campaign is gaining momentum with strong grassroots support and is mobilizing thousands of Floridians across the state, with county organizers assembling a grassroots network throughout Florida that is currently capable of reaching nearly 80% of the Florida electorate. These volunteers will campaign throughout Florida to inform voters that Amendment 4 is “way too extreme, and not what it seems.”
In contrast, Amendment 4 is being heavily bankrolled by out-of-state special interest groups, including the abortion industry and George Soros’ Open Society Fund, which supports abortion at any time during pregnancy. Outrageously, Amendment 4’s primary funding organization once lobbied against a bill to require emergency medical treatment for babies born alive during an abortion procedure. Thankfully, that bill passed the Florida legislature unanimously, despite the lobbying efforts of Amendment 4’s lead financial and political backer. link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0oTRGxTXt4&t=9s
“Amendment 4 was deceptively written to allow abortions throughout the entire pregnancy, even when the baby can feel the pain of the procedure, and to make abortion the only medical procedure that can be performed on a minor without a parent’s consent,” said Vote No On 4 Florida President Dr. Mary J. O’Sullivan, professor emeritus of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Miami Medical School. “By allowing any so-called ‘healthcare provider’ – not just doctors – to determine fetal viability and approve late-term abortions, Amendment 4 essentially gives abortion clinics a rubber stamp to approve abortions in the third trimester, up to and including the last month of pregnancy.”
The Vote No On 4 Florida campaign is gaining momentum with strong grassroots support and is mobilizing thousands of Floridians across the state, with county organizers assembling a grassroots network throughout Florida that is currently capable of reaching nearly 80% of the Florida electorate. These volunteers will campaign throughout Florida to inform voters that Amendment 4 is “way too extreme, and not what it seems.”
In contrast, Amendment 4 is being heavily bankrolled by out-of-state special interest groups, including the abortion industry and George Soros’ Open Society Fund, which supports abortion at any time during pregnancy. Outrageously, Amendment 4’s primary funding organization once lobbied against a bill to require emergency medical treatment for babies born alive during an abortion procedure. Thankfully, that bill passed the Florida legislature unanimously, despite the lobbying efforts of Amendment 4’s lead financial and political backer. link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0oTRGxTXt4&t=9s