The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Monday, August 15 this year. Since it falls on a Monday, it is not a holy day of obligation. If you would still like to honor the Blessed Mother, we invite you to attend a daily Mass at your parish on Monday.
More than 70 pilgrims from our diocese attended the 2016 World Youth Day in Poland. Some of the participating parishes include St. Timothy Parish, St. Peter the Apostle Parish, St. Joseph Parish in Zephyrhills, Mary Help of Christians Parish, Nativity Parish, Resurrection Parish, and Sacred Heart Parish in Pinellas Park. WORLD YOUTH DAY PHOTOS Our pilgrims shared photos from …
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Praise be to God! Former Spirit FM 90.5 intern Father Desinord Jean was ordained and installed as Bishop of Hinche, Haiti on July 2. Bishop Jean interned at Spirit FM 90.5 in 2002 while living at Christ the King Parish in Tampa.During his time in our diocese, he inspired many to support humanitarian efforts in …
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Archbishop Gregory gave the homily at the opening mass for the 2016 Diocesan Information Systems Conference, being held in Atlanta. In his homily, he talked about how social media and the internet has changed how we communicate God’s message, but the actual message has not changed at all.
The June 21, 2016 ruling by the HHS Office of Civil Rights, which allowed California to continue forcing health plans to cover abortions, has prompted the U.S. Catholic Bishops to call for an immediate federal remedy. That remedy is the Conscience Protection Act of 2016 (CPA) which will protect healthcare providers from being forced to …
June 22, 2016 – The Diocese of St. Petersburg’s Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute (LPMI) and the Southeast Pastoral Institute (SEPI) commissioned 19 lay ministers during an evening prayer service at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg. Fifteen people from the LPMI and four from SEPI Level 2 were commissioned. In addition, …
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Please continue to keep our hurting brothers and sisters in the Orlando community in your prayers. Read Bishop Lynch’s statement on the tragedy by clicking here. Prayer for Orlando All life is sacred as each one of us is made in the image and likeness of God. We cherish each person as a child of …
Bishop Lynch ordained Reverend Felipe Gonzalez, Revered Alex Padilla, Reverend Bradley Reed, Reverend Jonathan Stephanz, and Reverend Kevin Yarnell to the priesthood at Saturday, May 21 at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. Photos (more will be posted in the coming week, so please continue to check back). If your parish would like free digital copies of any of …
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Bishop Lynch will ordain Deacon Felipe Gonzalez, Deacon Alex Padilla, Deacon Bradley Reed, Deacon Jonathan Stephanz, and Deacon Kevin Yarnell to the priesthood at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 21 at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. All are invited to attend, but please note that seating is limited. The ordination will be live video streamed …
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Two members of the Diocesan religious community fulfilled the seemingly unusual request recently of serving as guest speakers for a Saint Leo University class on the history of the Vietnam War. Rev. Timothy Corcoran of St. Mary Parish in Tampa, and Sister Annie Dougherty, president and chief executive of The Franciscan Center in Tampa, visited …
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Thursday, May 5, is the 40th day after Easter, when the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Ascension – when Jesus ascended bodily into heaven in the sight of the apostles. Since the year 2000 in our diocese and the province of Florida, this holy day of obligation is transferred to the Seventh Sunday of …
April 2, 2016 – Despite inclement weather, the dedication of a bronze statue to recognize Father Marion Bowman, OSB, former president of Saint Leo College and its predecessor institution, Saint Leo College Preparatory School, and former Abbot of Saint Leo Abbey, was held inside his namesake athletic facility at Saint Leo University, the Marion Bowman …
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The Chrism Mass was held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22 at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. The Mass of Chrism usually takes place on Holy Thursday, but since the Diocese of St. Petersburg is so large and the priests and other people have to travel so far, it is held on Tuesday in …
March 6, 2016 – Three hundred and thirty-eight couples representing 16,919 years of marriage gathered at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle to celebrate the annual diocesan Marriage Jubilee Mass. Six couples are celebrating 70 and 71 years of marriage, 81 couples are celebrating 60-69 years of marriage, 82 couples are celebrating 51 to …
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February 19, 2016 – We are pleased to announce the recipients of the papal honors of Chaplain to His Holiness, Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice, and Benerementi. The recipients will be honored during a private ceremony in April at the Bethany Center. The following priests have been named Chaplains to His Holiness: Rev. Monsignor Ronald Aubin Rev. Monsignor …
The Chrism Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22 at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. The Mass will be live video streamed (see link below) and also broadcast on Spirit FM 90.5 (listen online here). The Mass of Chrism usually takes place on Holy Thursday, but since the Diocese of St. Petersburg …
Bishop Lynch will be leading eleven communal penance services around the diocese during Lent. The dates and locations are listed below. For more information about receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation, please read the brochure “A Short Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation” in English or Spanish. 10 Reasons to Go to Confession – USCCB blog post “My Side …
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February 16 and 17, 2016 – Thirty-eight Catholics represented the Diocese of St. Petersburg at Catholic Days at the Capitol in Tallahassee. See photos from the event here. Catholic Days at the Capitol is a two-day event for Catholics from around the state to gather and discuss human life and dignity issues with elected officials. Participants attend …
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February 14, 2016 – The Rite of Election of Catechumens and the Call to Continuing Conversion of Candidates for Full Communion took place during two prayer services, which were held at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg. There were 236 catechumens in attendance at the 1:30 p.m. service and 196 catechumens in attendance at the 4:00 …
February 11 is the 24th World Day of the Sick. In a special way today we pray for our brothers and sisters who are sick of body, mind, and spirit and for those who provide care for them. This is also an opportunity to plan for end-of-life advance care. The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops has put together …
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February 6, 2016 – More than 100 representatives from Catholic parishes around the diocese and homeless residents of Pinellas Hope packaged 10,000 meals for our brothers and sisters in Burkina Faso! See photos and a video from the event. Hosted at Pinellas Hope in Clearwater, the day started with a Ministries of Mercy retreat to …
In his 2016 Lenten message, Pope Francis asks us to reflect upon and put into practice the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Embrace his call to mercy by reaching out to those in need. Be attentive to the Lenten call to prayer; be generous with your time and treasure. “For all of us, then, the …
We are looking for photos that show how you or your parish and school participated in Ash Wednesday Masses and prayer services around the diocese. These photos will be added to a photo album on the diocesan Flickr and Facebook. 2016 Ash Wednesday around the Diocese Photos Email your photos to socialmedia@dosp.org (or publicly post …
From January 31 to February 6, Catholic schools in the Diocese of St. Petersburg will celebrate Catholic Schools Week. This week marks an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. This year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” Schools will observe the celebration with Masses and activities for students, …
On January 26, Bishop Lynch celebrated the 20th anniversary of his ordination of the Episcopacy and Installation as the fourth Bishop of our diocese! We continue to pray for his good health and we thank God for placing him with us. We are grateful for his compassion, his wisdom, and his fine leadership as he …
200+ pilgrims from our diocese are participating in the March for Life in Washington, D.C. Please keep them in your prayers. Follow the hashtag ?#?DOSPMarch4Life? on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) to see how pilgrims from our diocese are participating in the March for Life. Follow the hashtags ?#?March4Life?,?#?MarchforLife?, ?#?WhyWeMarch? and ?#?iStand4Life? to see how pilgrims …
On January 19, more than 350 students, administrators, staff, and parents from the Diocese of St. Petersburg attended the “Rally in Tally 2016.” Rally participants marched to support parental empowerment in education, arguing that an end to the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program would harm Florida’s low-income and minority students. The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program is …
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The following resources have been gathered to help parishes observe the 43rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. We ask parishes to consider printing the statement from the Florida Bishops (available in English or Spanish) and including it in their bulletins. Additional resources to assist parishes are available on the USCCB website. In particular, …
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Saddened by yet another anniversary of the January 22, 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion, the Catholic bishops of Florida recognize in their annual Roe v. Wade statement the courage of lawmakers who this past year sought to reduce abortion in our state. The bishops were deeply moved by the post-abortive women who …
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Merry Christmas from Bishop Lynch! God’s blessings for a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, and holy new year! Download Bishop Lynch’s Christmas booklet – a gift for you! This gift is a copy of the address that Bishop Lynch gave at the 2015 Eucharistic Congress of the Archdiocese of Atlanta this fall. The address talks …
Looking for a way to make a big difference and help further the mission of the Catholic Church in our diocese? Are you 70½ or older? You may also be interested in a way to lower the income and taxes from your IRA withdrawals. An IRA charitable rollover is a way you can help continue …
Our seminarian Bradley Reed will be ordained a transitional deacon during the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 20 at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg. All are invited to attend. If you cannot join us, please join us spiritually in prayer and watch the live video stream (see link below). Please …
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During evening prayer at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg on Sunday, November 22, Bishop Lynch recognized the St. Jude Medal recipients from our parishes and missions. Through their generosity and loyal service to their parish and communities, these lay men and women have contributed greatly to spreading the Gospel of …
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Bishop Lynch will open our Holy Door of Mercy at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle (5815 5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg) during the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 13! All are invited to attend. If you cannot be with us in person, we invite you to join us spiritually in prayer. This Holy …
The Year of Mercy officially begins on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which is Tuesday, December 8. To kick off the Year of Mercy, a Holy Door of Mercy will be opened at Cathedrals around the world, including our Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle! During the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 13, …
In professional writing, it’s considered a major faux pas to allow text strings or phrases such as Mr. Smith, June 11, van der Haam, and Chapter 7 to break across a line. Instead of having to be obsessive in your proofreading, we’ll help you plan ahead to avoid this problem by using non-breaking spaces. To …
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Starting the Church’s liturgical year, Advent is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. This year Advent begins on Sunday, November 29. Advent is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and also to the anniversary …
November 23, 2015 – Our retired priests gathered for Mass and a Thanksgiving luncheon with Bishop Lynch at the Bethany Center in Lutz. We are thankful for over 2,484 years of their priestly ministry! Photos
All are invited to join us for an Interfaith Prayer Service for an End to the Use of the Death Penalty. The prayer service will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg. Live Video Stream If you cannot join us in person tonight at the Interfaith Prayer …
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Black Friday, Thanksgiving Madness Sales, Cyber Monday – it all points to a huge amount of money spent with a materialistic shopping focus. #GivingTuesday, the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, works to combat materialism and get people nationwide to do something for the greater good. #GivingTuesday 2015 kicks off the season of giving on December 1st. The …
Congratulations to all of the 2015 recipients of the St. Jude Medal Award! If you cannot attend the ceremony in person at 3:00PM on 11/22 at Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, you can listen live on Spirit FM 90.5 or online at http://www.spiritfm905.com/. Photos will be shared as soon as we receive them from …
October 31, 2015 – Fifteen religious who serve in our diocese and celebrate their jubilees this year joined their families and friends at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg for a special Mass. The Mass was celebrated for all members of Consecrated Life. The principal celebrant was Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin, …
November is the Month of All Souls, when we remember and pray for our dearly departed in a special way. We would like to remember the people who were special to you that have died during the last year with an online photo album. Please send a photo of this special person with their name …
The movie Spotlight, due out on November 6, 2015, focuses on the reporters’ efforts from the Boston Globe in exposing the sexual abuse scandal of the clergy and church personnel of the Catholic Church. If you or someone you know has suffered or is currently suffering from (clergy/church personnel) sexual abuse, we truly want to help …
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If you’re working on a long document and want parts of the document to have Landscape page setup, you can do so by following the steps outlined below: Separate the sections that you want to apply different Page Setups to need to be separated by a Next Page Section Break. You can apply a Next …
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October 17, 2015 – Ten men were ordained to the diaconate at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle by Bishop Robert N. Lynch. Congratulations to Deacon Elix Castro of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Seffner, Deacon Frank DeSanto of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Land O’Lakes, Deacon Steven Girardi of Espiritu …
Jerry Correll is scheduled for execution at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29 for the 1985 murders of Susan Correll, Tuesday Correll, Mary Lou Hines and Marybeth Jones. Mr. Correll deserves punishment for his crimes, but imposing a sentence of death as a consequence of killing only perpetuates a cycle of violence. In echoing Pope …
October 14, 2015 – Father Timothy Corcoran celebrated the annual Red Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Tampa. We call upon the Holy Spirit to grant light, inspiration, and guidance to lawyers, judges, and all those serving in the Judicial branches of government. See photos from the Red Mass.
Before the advent of PowerPoint slideshows, you could add handwritten notes to your printed transparency slides during your presentation to illustrate your point or emphasize your text. PowerPoint integrated that technology as well, but few presenters take advantage of it. If you’d like to utilize a handy onscreen pen during your presentation, simply activate it …
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October 10, 2015 -The annual diocesan Hispanic Mass was celebrated at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. The day began by praying the Rosary, followed by the procession of Our Lady of Copacabana, the patroness of Bolivia. A procession of flags from the countries represented at the Mass …
Bishop Lynch will ordain Elix Castro, Frank DeSanto, Steven Girardi, Mark Manko, Ted Martin, Greg Nash, Tony Quattrocki, Glenn Smith, Jorge Suarez and Joe Zucchero to the permanent diaconate at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 17 at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. All are invited to attend, but please note that seating is …
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Meet the ten candidates who will be ordained to the diaconate at 11:00AM on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. Our prayers are with them as they prepare to embark on this next step of their spiritual journey. Elix and Luz Castro Married for 26 years – 4 children Home …
October 6, 2015 – Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch became the 19th recipient of the Fr. Luis Distinguished Priestly Service Award at the annual Convocation for Priestly Renewal. He was selected by his peers to receive the award in recognition of his dedicated ministry and service to the faithful and community of the Diocese of …
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