Word reached the Chancellor’s Office of the passing of Mr. Michael (Mike) A. Dee on January 7, 2026. Mr. Dee worked for Spirit FM in the late 1990’s into early 2000’s where he served as announcer and producer. Mike’s wife Maggie, who preceded him in death in 2012, served at St. Patrick Catholic School in …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Office of Marriage and Family Life National Marriage Week Join in celebrating National Marriage Week, February 7 to 14, with World Marriage Sunday being celebrated on February 8th. National Marriage Week is a special time to reflect on the beautiful gift of the sacrament of matrimony. This year’s theme from the USCCB, Man and …
The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 8) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. This year’s theme is “Man and Woman He Created Them: Together with Purpose.” Every parish is encouraged to …
Married and engaged couples are invited to the third annual Together in Holiness marriage conference on March 14, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Lutz, FL. This one-day conference will help you strengthen your relationship with your spouse and discover God’s plan for your family. Registration: $64/couple and …
The Chancellor’s Office received the news of the passing of Mrs. Migdalia “Maggie” Delpin on Monday, January 19, 2026, after a very brief and courageous battle with cancer over the last month. Mrs. Delpin was a World Language teacher and Extended Day assistant at Nativity Catholic School, Brandon. Mrs. Delpin was a cherished …
Word reached the Chancellor’s Office of the passing of Dr. Robert Paul “Bob” Iler on January 16, 2026, one day short of his 95th birthday, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Dr. Iler was the husband of Mrs. Sharon Iler, former director of the Diocesan Respect Life Office. Born and raised in St. Petersburg, …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Office of Marriage and Family Life National Marriage Week Join in celebrating National Marriage Week, February 7 to 14, with World Marriage Sunday being celebrated on February 8th. National Marriage Week is a special time to reflect on the beautiful gift of the sacrament of matrimony. This year’s theme from the USCCB, Man and …
TAMPA, Fla. — The Filipino Community of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg will host its 38th Celebration Mass honoring Santo Niño (the Holy Child Jesus) on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at St. Paul Catholic Church, located at 12708 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. The Celebration Mass will begin at 3:30 p.m., followed by a festive reception …
TAMPA, Fla. — What happens when the people of Tampa Bay commit to kindness, compassion, and service? In 2025, it resulted in nearly two million Acts of Mercy. The Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg celebrates the outstanding parishes, schools, and diocesan ministries that went above and beyond in service to others as part of the 1,000,000 …
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DIOCESAN OFFICES Annual Red Mass Please join us at the Catholic Lawyers Guild’s Annual Red Mass Date: February 4, 2026, 5:15 PM, reception to follow. Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 509 N Florida Ave, Tampa. The Mass will be celebrated by the Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg. Attorneys will …
TAMPA, Fla. — The Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg will host its second annual Tampa March for Life on Saturday, January 17, bringing together hundreds of young people and community members to advocate for the protection of life and an end to abortion. Who: The Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg, with young people leading the way What: Half-Mile …
TAMPA, Fla. — In partnership with Spirit FM 90.5, Winter Jam 2026 is back and coming to Tampa for an unforgettable evening of worship music, faith, and fellowship. The family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, January 10, at Benchmark International Arena (401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602). General admission entry begins at 5:00 p.m., …
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Sister Mary Clare Neuhofer OSB, a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Florida, died peacefully on December 22, 2025 at the age of 87 after a period of declining health. Baptized Sophia Neuhohfer, she was the sixth child of Helen (Barthle) and Joseph P. Neuhofer. She grew up in a family of 11 children in …
Word reached the Chancellor’s Office of the passing of Ms. Susan Thomas on December 19, 2025 after a brief illness. Born May 28, 1951, in Tampa Florida, Susan was a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names. She furthered her education at Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York, graduating with a BA in English. …
The Chancellor’s Office received word of the passing of Mrs. Daisy David Vazhappilly, 80, mother of Sister Sherly Vazhappilly, FSSE, on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in India, following a brief hospitalization and rapid decline in health. Sister Sherly is the Vicar for Religious of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Sister Sherly will travel to India …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Oficinas de Ambiente Seguro y Ministerios Interculturales Misa de Sanación para los Sobrevivientes de Abuso El viernes, 6 de febrero de 2026 se celebrará una Misa de Sanación en español para sobrevivientes de abuso a las 7:00 PM. La misa tendrá lugar en Nativity Catholic Church, 705 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon. El Padre …
