Fr. Blair Gaynes

Fr. Blair has been serving in the diocese since 2008 when he moved to Florida from Canada and worked as the DRE at St. Luke’s Parish in Middleburg. He was ordained Priest for the Diocese of St. Augustine at Christmas 2012 by Bishop Estevez. From 2011-2023 Fr. Blair served as the chaplain/director of Catholic Campus Ministries in the Duval County and surrounding area. During that time he also served as parochial vicar at Blessed Trinity Parish Jax and Resurrection Parish Jax. In 2017, in addition to Campus Ministry, he was appointed as the Pastor of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Jacksonville.  Fr. Blair has over 35 years experience in youth and young adult work in social services, education, parish and campus ministry fields.  As well as extensive experience as a spiritual director, retreat master.