About Corpus Christi Catholic Church · Saint Augustine, Florida
Corpus Christi Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish located in the St. Augustine Shores area of south St. Augustine, Florida, within the Diocese of St. Augustine. Worshiping at 6175 Datil Pepper Road, the parish serves a thriving faith community in coastal northeast Florida and offers daily Mass, three Sunday Masses, year-round Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, and a full range of faith-formation, music, youth, and outreach ministries. Its current pastor is Rev. Matthew Ibok, supported by two deacons and a lay staff including a Director of Religious Education, Director of Music, Youth Minister, and bookkeeper. Founded from a mission in 1977 and established as a parish in 1975/1977 under Bishop Paul Tanner, the parish was dedicated in its present church building in 1981 and has grown steadily over four decades.
- Established
- 1975
- Patron
- Corpus Christi (the Body of Christ)
- Rector
- Rev. Matthew Ibok
- Diocese
- Diocese of St. Augustine
Why belong here
Corpus Christi offers a full Catholic life in a welcoming south St. Augustine setting: three Sunday Masses and a daily morning Mass to fit any schedule, year-round Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with special Monday holy hours, a robust faith-formation program for children and adults, an active youth ministry, and a music program under Director of Music Ashley Adams. Two deacons assist the pastor in serving the parish's sacramental and pastoral needs. Whether you are a year-round resident of St. Augustine Shores, a snowbird, or a visitor to America's oldest city, the parish invites you to join in 'Creating a Community and Building Disciples in the 21st Century.'
Mass times at Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
- 30 minutes before every Mass
Adoration times
- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament — Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (in the Adoration Chapel, except during Mass)
- Monday Special Holy Hours: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
History & Heritage
Corpus Christi Parish was established as a mission in 1975 in the St. Augustine Shores community and developed into a full parish beginning in 1977, when Bishop Paul Tanner asked Father William C. Mooney to focus on this growing south St. Augustine community. In its earliest years, the parish was very much on the move: Masses were celebrated in borrowed houses, a converted garage, and the Riverview Club. The parish built its permanent home at 6175 Datil Pepper Road, and Bishop John Snyder dedicated the church on April 30, 1981. Over the next two decades, the parish added an administration building and rectory (1990) and the Marian Hall parish center (2001). Father Mooney shepherded the community for some 40 years before his retirement; he died in February 2025 at age 84, remembered by the Diocese of St. Augustine as a dedicated pastor.
- Mission recognized: 1975
- Father Mooney's appointment to develop the parish: June 1977
- Church dedicated by Bishop John Snyder: April 30, 1981
- Administration building / rectory opened: 1990
- Marian Hall parish center opened: 2001
- Father Mooney's death: February 2025
Mass, Sacraments & Devotions
Corpus Christi celebrates a daily 9:00 a.m. Mass Monday through Saturday, a Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:00 p.m., and three Sunday Masses at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 12:00 noon. Holy Days are observed with a 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass, 9:00 a.m., and 7:00 p.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered Saturdays from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. and 30 minutes before every Mass. The parish is also one of few in the area with an extensive Eucharistic Adoration program: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the Adoration Chapel (except during Mass), and Monday evenings feature special holy hours from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with spiritual reflections by the pastor.
- Daily Mass Mon–Sat: 9:00 a.m.
- Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday Masses: 8:00, 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon
- Reconciliation: Sat 2:30–3:45 p.m. and 30 min before each Mass
- Eucharistic Adoration: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Monday Special Holy Hours: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Clergy & Parish Staff
The parish is led by its pastor, the Rev. Matthew Ibok, who is assisted by two deacons and a capable lay staff handling faith formation, music, youth ministry, and parish finances. Office email addresses all use the @ccstaug.com domain.
- Pastor: Rev. Matthew Ibok — [email protected]
- Deacon: David Allen — [email protected]
- Deacon: Michael Cavallo — [email protected]
- Secretary / Director of Religious Education: Sue Ann Nanney — [email protected]
- Bookkeeper: Carol Ellis — [email protected]
- Director of Music: Ashley Adams — [email protected]
- Youth Minister: Michelle Cash-Chapman — [email protected]
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Religious Education is directed by Sue Ann Nanney, who also serves as parish secretary. Programs serve the parish's school-age children preparing for First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation, along with adult faith formation including the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for those seeking to enter the Catholic Church. Information and registration are coordinated through the parish office.
- Children's Religious Education
- First Reconciliation / First Communion preparation
- Confirmation preparation (diocesan)
- RCIA and adult faith formation
Music & Liturgy
The Music Ministry is directed by Ashley Adams, an accomplished soprano, choral director, and arts administrator with a Master of Music from the University of Georgia and more than 15 years of professional ministry experience. In addition to her role at Corpus Christi, she serves as Music Director at Veritas Classical School and the Saint Augustine Schola Cantorum, lending a strong sacred-music identity to the parish's liturgies.
- Director of Music: Ashley Adams
- Instrumentalists and cantors supporting weekend and daily Mass
- Choirs for Sunday Masses
Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry at Corpus Christi is led by Michelle Cash-Chapman and is designed to help middle-school and high-school young people grow as disciples through fellowship, formation, service, and prayer. Youth Minister activities are announced in the weekly bulletin, on the parish's social media, and through the My Parish app.
- Youth Minister: Michelle Cash-Chapman
- Middle-school and high-school disciples
- Fellowship, formation, and service opportunities
Respect Life & Outreach
Respect Life is an active ministry of the parish (the parish website maintains a dedicated Respect Life page), and the wider parish community participates in the many charitable works typical of a vibrant Catholic parish — including St. Vincent de Paul-style service, food collections, and outreach to the elderly and homebound in the St. Augustine Shores area.
- Respect Life ministry
- Outreach to the homebound and elderly
- Parish participation in diocesan charitable appeals
Communications & Bulletin
Parishioners stay informed through the parish website, a weekly printed and online bulletin, the My Parish app, email announcements (from @ccstaug.com addresses), and the parish's official Facebook page. The office reminds visitors that parish emails only come from the @ccstaug.com domain.
- Official website: corpuschristicatholicchurch.org
- Weekly Bulletin (print and online)
- My Parish App
- Facebook: Corpus Christi Catholic Church | Saint Augustine FL
- Office emails: @ccstaug.com
Visitor Information
Corpus Christi warmly welcomes visitors and newcomers to the celebration of Holy Mass and to the life of the parish. Whether you live year-round in St. Augustine Shores, spend winters in northeast Florida, or are visiting America's oldest city, the parish offers multiple Mass times throughout the week, ongoing Eucharistic Adoration, and a broad range of ministries to help you grow in faith and serve others.
- Located in beautiful south St. Augustine, Florida
- Three Sunday Masses and a daily 9:00 a.m. Mass
- Year-round daily Eucharistic Adoration
- Pastor and staff available through the parish office
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. William C. Mooney1977–c. 2017 (approximately 40 years)
Appointed by Bishop Paul Tanner in June 1977 to develop the mission at St. Augustine Shores into Corpus Christi Parish. Built the parish through borrowed-homes and Riverview Club Masses; oversaw construction and dedication of the church on April 30, 1981 by Bishop John Snyder; led addition of the administration building/rectory in 1990 and Marian Hall parish center in 2001. Retired after about 40 years of pastoring Corpus Christi. Died February 2025 at age 84.
- Rev. Edward MurphyListed as pastor in 2022 diocesan directory
Served as pastor in the years between Father Mooney's retirement and the current pastor.
- Rev. Matthew IbokCurrent (as of 2025–2026 diocesan directory)
Current pastor; contact [email protected].