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Mass Schedule Update during renovations
Amid the ongoing renovations at the Basilica,
weekday Masses and Confessions will continue in Leon Hall as scheduled
(downstairs from the courtyard).
To accommodate everyone safely with limited seating, all weekend Masses and Confessons will be celebrated simultaneously in both Leon Hall and the Providence Center (building next to the Rectory).
Mass Times
Weekday Masses
Monday - Saturday: 7:30am
Monday - Friday: 12:10pm
Weekend Masses
Saturday: 12:10pm
(Fulfills the Sunday Obligation)
Sunday 10:00am,
(First Sunday: Latin/English - Novus Ordo) 12:00pm
2:00pm (Spanish)
Confession
Confessions are heard prior to every mass, until 10 minutes before the start of Mass, and
by appointment with one of our priests.
Rosary is prayed at 11:25 a.m. every day.
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Support for Safety and Security
The Basilica is expanding security personnel to protect churchgoers attending weekday masses. Please consider making a small recurring gift toward this initiative. Click DONATE via ParshSoft and select “Safety/Security Personnel” under “Fund.” Thank you.
an update on basilica renovations
Dear Parish Family and Friends,
I would like to provide an update on the progress of the renovations and enhancements of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. I wish to express my sincere gratitude for your generosity and for your commitment to preserving the beauty and structural integrity of our historic Basilica.
Renovations are progressing well and we anticipate that the work will be completed in November 2026. When the work began, however, an unexpected issue was discovered: asbestos was present in the old flooring. Its removal was both dangerous and costly, but it was absolutely necessary to protect the health and safety of those who worship and work in the Basilica before the new flooring could be installed.
As a result of these unforeseen costs, the funds needed to complete the renovations are approximately one-third greater than what we had anticipated. I therefore ask you to please consider making an additional gift to the renovation project—or, if you were not able to contribute previously, making a first-time gift.
Your gift will make a lasting impact on the Basilica and help ensure that this sacred place continues to serve future generations.
In Christ,
Very Rev. Jan Ligeza, S.T.L.
Pastor, Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Make a contribution to Basilica renovations.
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Select “Church Renovations” under the FUND option.
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MEET Our Pastor
Fr. Jan Ligeza
Born and raised in Poland in a traditional Catholic family, Fr. Jan (pronounced: Yon) is the youngest in a family of seven. After five years of studies in the seminary in Poland, he came to the United States.
After arriving in the Unites States, Fr. Jan became associated with the diocese of St. Augustine. He attended the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. and completed his education in Theology and the formation program for priesthood. Additionally, he studied Sacred Music, organ performance and Gregorian Chant and its theory, which is his passion to this day.
After his ordination in 2003, he served at different parishes in Jacksonville and in the west region of our diocese. “Whatever we do, we should do for the greatest glory of God. Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam!”
Our Mission
This is a sacred place of worship. Here, upon the Altar, heaven meets earth during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Ever aware of this, it is our mission to ensure and sustain an environment where reverent liturgy, sacred music, beautiful art, and constant prayer quiets the noise of the outside world and connects us to the Divine so that we may give Him due praise and thanksgiving.
