April 13, 2015
April 13, 2015

Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective July 1, 2015, unless otherwise indicated. RETIREMENT Reverend Jacob Monteleone from Pastor of Light of Christ, Clearwater, granted retirement status. Reverend Ignatius Tuoc from Pastor Epiphany of Our Lord , and Priest in Charge, St. Joseph Vietnamese Mission, Tampa, granted …

Chrism Mass
March 23, 2015

On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 11:30 a.m., Bishop Robert N. Lynch will preside at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Jude (5815 Fifth Avenue North, St. Petersburg, 33710). The Chrism Mass is an opportunity for us to experience a renewal and recommitment to God and the Church. If you are unable to …

Clergy Changes – March 23, 2015
March 23, 2015

Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective March 16, 2015: APPOINTMENT: Reverend Anthony Coppola to Parochial Administrator pro tempore, Transfiguration Parish, St. Petersburg, with other assignments continuing. MEDICAL LEAVE: Reverend Edward Wal, Pastor, Transfiguration Parish, granted temporary medical leave. Reference:  Vol. 30: No. 12 ~ March 23, 2015

Special Collection or “Freewill Offering”
March 17, 2015

From the Office of the Chancellor – Special Collections Our Diocesan Directives for many years have included this provision: “No priest of the Diocese or visiting missionary is to take up any collection personally during a liturgical celebration. No special collection by visiting priests, sisters, brothers, or representatives of Catholic projects may be taken up without …

Obituaries ~ March 16, 2015
March 16, 2015

  Florence Kolhoff, mother of Rick Kolhoff, Executive Director of the Construction Office Please keep the Kolhoff family in your thoughts and prayers upon the death of Rick’s mother, Florence.  She was 91 years old. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Mass – Saturday 3/28, at 10:30am Espiritu Santo Catholic Church 2405 Philippe Parkway Safety Harbor, …

Sister Alice Walsh
March 10, 2015

Sister Alice Walsh, 81 April 1, 1933 ~ February 24, 2015 Sister Alice Walsh died at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in Mother Theodore Hall, St. Mary of the Woods.  She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on July 22, 1952 and received the name Sister Julia Therese. She professed Final Vows …