The Chancellor’s Office received word of the passing of Robert J. Kroll, former OFM Franciscan priest and Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of St. Petersburg from 1992 to 2001, on June 23, 2023, from complications related to Parkinson’s Disease. His obituary was included in the Tampa Bay Times. To read more, please click here. …
The Chancellor’s Office received word of the passing of Mrs. Linda Bell, mother of Father Kyle Bell, Director of the Catholic Student Center at U.S.F., on Sunday, September 3, 2023, after a brief hospitalization at Tampa General Hospital. A Funeral Mass for Mrs. Bell will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at …
The Chancellor’s Office has received word that Mr. Lorenzo Tejada, 63, brother of Reverend Jose (Jojo) Tejada, Parochial Vicar of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish, Spring Hill, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, in the Philippines, following a lengthy battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife, three children, siblings, including Father …
Word reached the Chancellor’s Office that Mrs. Anne Sifferlin, 100, retired employee of the Pastoral Center, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, in Seminole, Florida. Anne worked for the Diocese of St. Petersburg from October 1982 until her retirement in November 2004. She served in the offices of Insurance, Building Commission (Construction), Vocations, and Real …
Word reached the Chancellor’s Office that Sister Mary Kathryn Cliatt, formerly known as Sister Helen Maureen, died on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 88 years of age and in the 66th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Kathryn was born in …
The Chancellor’s Office received word that Ms. Kathleen Devine, sister of Monsignor Michael Devine, retired priest of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, passed away on August 3, 2023, in Ireland. All funeral services will take place in Ireland, and Monsignor Devine will be traveling to participate in the services. No other details are available at …
We are saddened to learn that Mrs. Sue Carol Rudis, 84, of Boynton Beach, FL passed away at home on July 1, 2023. She was the mother-in-law of Mrs. Patty Rudis, Human Resources Manager of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Sue Carol was born on January 27, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, and lived there until …
The Diaconate Office has received word of the passing of Mrs. Alba Lugo, age 73, wife of Deacon Gregorio Lugo of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish, Spring Hill, who passed on June 29, 2023. She is survived by her two sons, Gregorio Lugo Jr. (Iniabett); and Nelson Sr. (Susan) and her grandchildren, Natasha, Tyson James, …
The Chancellor’s Office was informed that Mrs. Mary Ann Sokol, 81, of Indiana, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Ms. Sokol was the mother of Margaret Ann “Maggie” Rogers, Executive Director of Catholic Charities, Diocese of St. Petersburg. Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 59 years, John J. …
We informed the passing of Mr. Tommy Schaefer, 91, on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Mr. Schaefer was the father-in-law of Angie Schaefer, Director of Internal Services Administration for the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Please keep Angie, family members and loved ones in your prayers during this difficult time. Expressions of sympathy might be sent to …
The Chancellor’s Office informs the passing of Mr. Chris Tottle, 63, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in Largo, FL, due to heart complications. He was the brother of Reverend Gregg Tottle, retired priest of the Diocese of St. Petersburg and the uncle of Mr. Mark DeSio, Seminarian of our Diocese. Mr. Tottle is survived by …
The Diaconate Office has received word of the passing of Mrs. Bonnie Beaudry, 82, wife of Deacon Richard Beaudry of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Seffner, who passed on June 17, 2023. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, July 1, 2023, 10:00 AM, Rosary at 9:30AM, at St. Francis of Assis Catholic Church, 4450 …
The Chancellor’s Office was informed that Mr. Marvin Hays, 60, died suddenly and was discovered in his home on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He is the brother of Reverend John Hays, Pastor of St. Anne Parish, Ridge Manor. UPDATE: Funeral Mass was offered on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 4142 Treiman …
Word reached the Office of the Vicar for Religious that Sister Elizabeth Ann Demirgian, formerly known as Sister Marie Berge Demirgian, died on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 91 years of age and in the 64th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. …
The Chancellor’s Office received the news that Mr. Joey Obordo, 58, brother of Ms. Claire Obordo, Lay Pastoral Assistant at Sacred Heart Parish, Dade City, passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning, May 19, 2023, at his home in Flower Mound, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Julie, along with his sister, …
The Chancellor’s Office received word today that Mr. Alberto C. Bueno, 91, father of Reverend Alberto Bueno, T.O.R., Parochial Vicar of St. Patrick Parish, Tampa, passed away on May 11, 2023, while in Hospice care in Arlington, Virginia. According to Father Bueno, his father died “peacefully” after experiencing declining health in recent days. Funeral arrangements …
The Chancellor’s Office sadly announces the passing of Reverend Joseph M. Vanderholt, S.J., 85 years old, who has been serving at Jesuit High School since January of 2021, on Saturday, May 6, 2023 in an acute care facility in Land O’Lakes. Born in Texas in 1937, Fr. Vanderholt entered the Society of Jesus in 1955 …
Word reached our office of the passing of Sister Kathleen Therese McCann, baptized Mary Helen McCann, April 4, 2023, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 97 years of age and in the 75th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Kathleen Therese ministered for more than 25 …
Word reached the Chancellor’s Office that Ms. Joanne M. Tomassi, 67 years, long-time Parish Office Manager of St. John Vianney Parish, St. Pete Beach, passed away in the Lord today, Monday, April 17, 2023, at St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Petersburg. In addition to her work for the parish, Ms. Tomassi was highly involved with the …
Word has been received of the death of Rev. Ronald Stark, OFM, a Franciscan priest for 57 years, on Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was born in Pleasant Mount, PA to Philip and Lillian (Byron) Stark. Survivors include a brother, Nealon Stark and a sister Linda Fox. The funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, …
We inform the passing of Mr. Jaime Pujol Rodriguez, 90 years, on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Hudson, Fl. Mr. Pujol was the grandfather of Ms. Jasmine Pujol, Administrative Assistant of the Office of Vocations. He is survived by two sisters Antonia and Mildred. Three children Jaime Pujol (Aida Rodriguez), Ana del Carmen Pujol, …
The Chancellor’s Office received word that Mrs. Mary King, 99, mother of Reverend Bruce King, I.C., Pastor of St. Theresa Parish, Spring Hill, passed away in the Lord on Holy Saturday, April 8, 2023, while under palliative care in Naples, Florida. Mrs. King was just months shy of her 100th birthday. Funeral Service for Mrs. …
We are sad to announce that on March 25, 2023, at the age of 75, Charlene Vassalli, passed away. Charlene was the Director of Religious Education for St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Holiday. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. She is survived …
We were saddened to learn that Mrs. Gloria Temmer, 93 years, mother of Faith Eschenfelder, retired Benefits Coordinator, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 under the care of Hospice. She is survived by sons Mitchell of Chicago, IL and Patrick of St. Petersburg, FL as well as daughters Gloriane of St Petersburg, FL and …
The Diaconate Office informs the passing of Deacon Rich Spiro, age 81, a retired deacon from St. Paul Parish, Tampa, on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Deacon Spiro was ordained for the Diocese of Venice on June 4, 2005 and came to the Diocese of St. Petersburg in 2019. He is survived by his wife, Coleen, …
The Diaconate Office informs the passing of Mrs. Joan W. Edgerton, age 87, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, joined her recently deceased husband, Deacon John, in the arms of her Lord Jesus on March 13, 2023. She is survived by her children, Michael, Daniel, Janice and Carl; five granddaughters; and two …
The Diaconate Office has received word of the passing of Mrs. Mary Tibbetts, age 96, wife of Deacon Bert Tibbets of St. Cecilia Parish, Clearwater, on March 7, 2023. Mary is preceded in death by her parents and her half-brother. Mary is survived by her four children, Mary Jean (Bob Kitzmiller) Tibbets, Albert (Claudia) Tibbetts, …
. Word reached the Chancellor’s Office of the tragic passing of Mr. William Romaniello, age 74, during a hiking trip in Utah on March 11, 2023. He was the Head Athletic Trainer at Jesuit High School, Tampa. He began the sports medicine program with Orthopaedic Medical Group of Tampa Bay in 2014 and joined the …
Mr. Arthur C. Jewett, 83, grandfather of Reverend Jonathan Emery, pastor of St. Matthew Parish, Largo, passed away in the Lord on Saturday, February 18, 2023. He was a resident of Clearwater, Florida. Mr. Jewett was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Ann, and is survived by his sister, Pat, two children, Robin, and …
We have been informed by the Salesian Province for Canada and the U.S.A. that Reverend Paul Chuong Nguyen, S.D.B., age 64, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in his room at the Salesian Youth Renewal Center, in Rosemead, California, as the result of a heart attack. While in formation as a novice with the …
Word reached our office that Miss Carol Jean Poehler, 82 years, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on March 4, 2023 in Tampa. She was born on January 8, 1941 in Paterson City, NJ State. Carol graduated from Florida Southern College in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. She received a Master of …
Word reached our Office of the passing of Mr. Jeffrey Barnes, 63, uncle of Angie Schaefer, Manager of the Internal Services Administration Office at the Pastoral Center, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in Kentucky. His death was the result of a motorcycle crash. Mr. Barnes was retired from the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the …
The Chancellor’s Office was recently informed by Reverend William Swengros, Pastor of St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish, Tarpon Springs, that his aunt, Ms. Mary Blakely, passed away late last week in Virginia. A Funeral Mass will be held this Friday, February 17, 2023, at St. Ann Catholic Church, in South Chesterfield, Virginia. Father Swengros will …
The Chancellor’s Office informs the passing of Mr. Henry Brown, 92 years old, uncle of Ms. Dale Brown, Director of Lay Ministry Formation, on January 29, 2023 in New Orleans. This is the second family member that Dale lost within the same week. (Her mother passed away on January 25th in Texas). A celebration of …
Word has reached the Chancellor’s Office that Mrs. Aliyamma Joseph, 82, passed away in the Lord early Monday morning, February 6, 2023, in India. Mrs. Joseph is the mother of Father Joseph Kalarickal, Parochial Vicar of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, New Port Richey. A Funeral Mass will take place at Lourdematha Forane Church, …
We were saddened to learn that Mrs. Teresa Brown, 100 years old, mother of Ms. Dale Brown, Director of Lay Ministry Formation, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Legend Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Greenville, Texas. Teresa married George Brown on July 18, 1953. That marriage, of over 50 years, produced four children– George …
Word has reached the Chancellor’s Office that Mrs. Colette Welsh, 85, stepmother of Reverend Garry Welsh, Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, San Antonio, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was a resident of Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland. A Funeral Mass will be held today, Monday, January 23, 2023, at St. Senan’s Church, …
The Diaconate Office has received word of the passing of Deacon John Edgerton from St. Ignatius of Antioch Church, Tarpon Springs. He passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He was 91. Deacon John was a loving and beloved husband to Joan. Together, they shared their love with their four children, Michael, Daniel, Janice and …
Mr. Ronald W. Fleming, 70, husband of Mrs. Laurie Fleming, Hospitality and Support Assistant for the Pastoral Center, St. Petersburg, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2022, at his home in St. Petersburg. He is survived by his wife, Laurie, along with his daughters and grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending. Expressions of sympathy may …
Sister Dianne Wansley, O.S.B., a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Florida, passed into her eternal life on Friday, December 30, 2022. Born to Howard and Clara (Vann) Wansley on November 22, 1950, Sister was a native of Plant City, FL, the second of three children. Sister Dianne is also survived by her brother Ivan …
The Chancellor’s Office was informed today that Mr. Robert “Bob” Mahoney, 88, grandfather of Reverend Drew Woodke, Parochial Vicar of St. Timothy Parish, Lutz, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022. A funeral service is scheduled for Monday, December 19, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at New Hope United Methodist Church, 213 N. Knights Avenue, Brandon. …
Earlier this morning, the Chancellor’s Office was informed of that Reverend Monsignor Austin Michael Mullen, 81, passed away in the Lord early this morning, Monday, December 12, 2022, at Melech Hospice House, in Temple Terrace. In late October, he was hospitalized after a fall and was transferred between hospitals and rehab facilities in Tampa before …
The Chancellor’s Office has learned of the passing of Mr. Manuel Camacho, 85, father of Right Reverend Isaac Camacho, O.S.B., Abbot of the Monks of Saint Leo Abbey. Mr. Camacho passed away earlier today, Friday, December 9, 2022, near his home in Mexico City, Mexico. He is predeceased by his wife and is survived by …
The Chancellor’s Office sadly informs that Mrs. Anne Genevieve Hays, 85, mother of Reverend John S. Hays, Pastor of St. Anne Parish, Ridge Manor, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. Mrs. Hays was born in St. Joe, Florida (near Dade City) and was a decades-long member of Sacred Heart Parish, Dade City. She is …
The Diaconate Office has informed us of the passing of Mrs. Elaine Sydejko, age 98, on November 12, 2022 in Wisconsin. Mrs. Sydejko is the mother of Mrs. Josephine Manko, wife of Deacon Mark Manko, from St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Homosassa. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, in Altoona, …
The Office of the Vicar for Religious informs the passing of Sr. M. John Francis Coyle, O.S.F., 100 years old, on November 7, 2022 in Tampa. Sister Coyle was stationed at St. Elizabeth Convent, Tampa. Sr. John Francis entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on February 2, 1945; was received into the Congregation on August …
The Chancellor’s Office reports the passing of Mr. Thomas P. (Tom) Schroeder, former H.R. Director for the Diocese of St. Petersburg, on October 22, 2022, with his wife, Diane, by his side. Born on November 30, 1943, in Bay City, MI, he was the eldest child of Howard and Virginia (Betty) Schroeder. Mr. Schroeder retired …
The Vocations Office informs the sad news that Mrs. Diane Grant, mother of former seminarian Spencer Grant, died suddenly on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in the presence of her family. A Funeral Mass will be held for Mrs. Grant on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 17512 Lakeshore Road, Lutz. Expressions of …
The Chancellor’s Office received word that Mrs. Winifred (Winnie) Margaret McEvoy, 93, mother of Very Reverend John McEvoy, VF, pastor of St. Anne Parish, Ruskin, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2022, in Ireland, with Father McEvoy and his brother, Mark, at her bedside. A Funeral Mass was held on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Holy …
We sadly report the passing of Mrs. Denise Roach, 65, on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Woodside Hospice, in Pinellas Park. Mrs. Roach was the Director of St. Jerome Early Childhood Center for 26 years before her retirement in 2019. Denise was predeceased by her husband, Scott Roach, and father, Thomas Connors, and is survived …
The Diaconate Office has received word of the passing of Mrs. Margaret “Peg” Simpson, 87, widow of the late Deacon Robert Simpson from St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Hudson. She passed yesterday, October 13, 2022. No service information is available at this time. It will be posted here when it becomes available. Expressions of …
The Chancellor’s Office has received the sad news that Mr. Pacian Z. Kiwale, brother of Reverend Theobald Weria, A.L.C.P., Parochial Vicar of St. Cecelia Parish, Clearwater, passed away in the Lord on September 30, 2022, after struggling with illness since last year. All funeral services will take place near Mr. Kiwale’s home in Tanzania. Please …
Sister Frances Barfield, formerly known as Sister David Therese, died on Monday, September 19, 2022, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 90 years of age and in the 73rd year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Frances was born in Pensacola, Florida, to David C. and Theresa …
The Chancellor’s Office was informed of the peaceful passing of Mrs. Gloria DiVito, 95, mother of diocesan attorney Joseph DiVito, on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Mrs. Divito was preceded in death by her son, Phillip; husband, John; and daughter, Helen. She is survived by sons; Joseph (Theresa), Nicholas (Lynda), Paul (Vicky), and Allyn (Tracy), grandchildren; Brian …
The Diaconate Office received word of the passing of Deacon Frank Longo, 92, in retired status from St. Vincent DePaul Parish, Holiday, on September 1, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife Lucy. Deacon Frank was recently spending most of his time with his family in New York; all services took place there …