50th Anniversary Documentary

On the occasion of the year long celebrations from 2025-2026 in honor of our 50th anniversary, the diocesan Communications office has produced a narrative documentary chronicling our history. More than two dozen bishops, priests, deacons, religious and lay faithful graciously sat down for interviews to give testimony to God's powerful work in our 18 counties over the years.

The documentary segments include:

• Our Catholic history prior to 1975 including 16th century colonization attempts, the Spanish missions, Martyrs of La Florida and diocesan territorial changes
• Our six bishops
• Our ministries including Catholic schools
• Our diverse communities
• Our shared adversity
• Our vocations
• Our lay faithful and the character of Catholicism in the Panhandle