First MassSeptember 8, 1565
| Location | Saint Augustine |
|---|---|
| State/Territory | Florida |
| County | Saint John's County |
| Modern Diocese | St. Augustine |
| Historical Diocese | Florida |
| Date | September 8, 1565 |
| Priest | Fr Francisco López de Mendoza Grajales |
| Religious Order | Diocesan / Secular clergy |
| Rite | Roman (Latin) Rite |
| Expedition | Admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés |
| Confidence | confirmed |
Documentation
Notes
First confirmed and documented Catholic Mass in the territory of Florida, earlier expeditions likely included Mass, but documentation is limited. This is the recognized first mass by the Catholic Church in America.
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