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The online magazine of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg, serving Tampa Bay, the Suncoast, and the Nature Coast. Sharing positive and relevant articles that help you live your best Catholic life.
- EWTN News Explains: Why Does the Catholic Church Oppose Surrogacy?by Daniel Payne | EWTN News on September 29, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The practice of surrogacy made national news in August when surrogate mother McKenna West fled to Texas to give birth to a baby after its biological parents requested it be aborted due to a treatable heart condition.
- Saint Leo University Selected for Prestigious Partners in Peace Initiative with National Collegiate Honors Council, Nobel Peace Centerby Audra Butler | Saint Leo University on September 8, 2026
Saint Leo University’s Honors Program has been selected to join Partners in Peace, an initiative between the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) and the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway.
- Upcoming Encounter Tampa Bay to Focus on “What is Human in Humanity”on September 2, 2026
All are invited to attend Encounter Tampa Bay on Saturday, October 3, at 2:00 pm at St. Petersburg Catholic High School, a free annual event that brings the community together to explore important questions about faith, culture, and the human experience.
- Getting Our Affairs in Order: An Interview with Dr. Maggie Keenanon September 2, 2026
With more than 30 years of experience in philanthropy and legacy giving, she shares how we can take the opportunity to get our affairs in order and ensure our wishes are honored by our loved ones, even after we receive our heavenly reward.
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Announcements ~ September 9, 2026
DIOCESAN OFFICES Marriage and Family Life OfficeSt Gianna Center Education Program in Natural Family Planning, Creighton Model St Gianna Center is looking for new FertilityCare Practitioners to…
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Tampa Bay Community Comes Together to Honor and Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Over 1,000 FREE donated clothing items, hygiene products, gift certificate giveaways, and a pancake breakfast are to be provided during Sep. 5th community event WHO: Mayor…
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Announcements ~ September 1, 2026
DIOCESAN OFFICES Spirit FM’s Hopesgiving Fundraiser: Hope Leads the Way|Every trail needs a guide. Every traveler needs hope. For 40 years, Spirit FM 90.5 has…
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Monsignor James Aiden Foynes
The Chancellor’s Office received word that Monsignor James “Aiden” Foynes, 90, a retired priest of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg, passed away in the Lord…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Pope calls for promoting, protecting human dignity
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on September 9, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians can help overcome the many distortions and lies about the true dignity of every human person and, in doing so, promote and defend human life, […]
- Marking September 11 Anniversary, Archbishop Coakley Offers Prayers and Encourages Continued Commitment to be Instruments of Peace
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on September 9, 2026 at 8:30 amWASHINGTON – “As conflicts intensify around the world, let us renew our commitment to be Christ’s instruments of peace in an increasingly fractured and divided world,” […]
- “Three Nations, One Church, One People Walking in Communion”by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on September 5, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – A delegation of bishops representing the episcopal conferences of Mexico, Canada, and the United States met this week with a spirit of fraternity, prayer and […]
- Pope Leo says ‘It is not yet too late’ to care for creation
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on September 3, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV began the five-week Season of Creation by calling on the faithful to step away from the frenzy of daily life to “hear the melodious voice […]