DIOCESAN OFFICES Disaster Relief Collection Bishop Parkes has asked that a special collection be taken in all parishes of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg on or before the weekend of December 6-7, 2025, for the support of those dioceses impacted by natural disasters, including those adversely affected by this year’s hurricanes. The Diocese of Saint …
The Chancellor’s Office received word that Reverend Kevin Mackin, O.F.M., 87, a retired priest of the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor, passed away in the Lord on Saturday morning, November 15, 2025, at Teresian House, in Albany, New York. From 2014 to 2020, Father Mackin served as Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael Parish, St. Petersburg, …
The Chancellor’s Office received word of the passing of Reverend Steve Pujdak, 82, on Wednesday, November 12, in Dunedin. Father Pujdak was residing at the Priests of the Sacred Heart Residence in Pinellas Park. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Fr. Steve professed his first vows with the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians) in 1962. His …
He recently earned global recognition from Listen Notes. In a remarkable blend of faith and modern media, Father Mike Muhr, a Catholic priest based in St. Petersburg, has achieved notable acclaim for his podcast, Seeds of Hope, which was recently ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally by Listen Notes Launched in 2020 in …
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