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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.
- 9 Tips to Combat Pornography during Summer Vacationby Nicolás de Cárdenas | EWTN News on July 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm
With summer vacation time in full swing, the Spanish foundation Dale una Vuelta (“Give it some thought”), dedicated to combating pornography, has compiled a list of practical tips for adults, young people, families, and educators.
- Pope Leo XIV: Make Time for Prayer and Silence in the Summerby Victoria Cardiel | EWTN News on July 12, 2026
Pope Leo XIV has invited the faithful to make time for “meaningful moments of silence and prayer” during the summer.
- A Week of Service Leads to Encountering Christby Brittany DeHaan on July 8, 2026
From June 22 – 27, 2026, over 300 youth, young adults, and chaperones gathered at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School in Spring Hill for the Good Samaritan Project (GSP), organized by the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
- Witness at Work: Behind the Mission with Dr. Maggie Keenanby Allison Munden on July 8, 2026
Although she has been with the Diocese of Saint Petersburg for only a few months, Doctor Keenan has eagerly embraced the Foundation's mission of connecting generous Catholics with the ministries that bring Christ's love to others.
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- Pope Leo XIV: Peace is built through disarmament, not nuclear weaponson July 21, 2026 at 6:00 am
The Vatican Publishing House releases a new book by Pope Leo XIV entitled Disarmed and Disarming: Peace Is a Gift. Edited by Alessandro […]
- Church leaders urge ethical investment in Eastern Africaon July 20, 2026 at 3:31 pm
In the lead-up to the 21st AMECEA Plenary Assembly in Nairobi, the “Laudato Sì Movement Africa”, in collaboration with the Association […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Clergy Changes ~ July 20, 2026
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective July 1, 2026: APPOINTMENTS The following members of the Presbyteral Council of…
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Ms. Maria Garvey
The Chancellor’s Office informs that Ms. Maria Garvey, 51, sister of Father Joseph T. Eddy, O. de M., Parochial Vicar of St. John Vianney Parish,…
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Announcements ~ July 20, 2026
DIOCESAN OFFICES Bible on the Beach Join Spirit FM for Bible on the Beach on Wednesday, August 5, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Sand Key Park…
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Mr. Domingos Sebastiao Simoes
The Chancellor’s Office was informed that Mr. Domingos Sebastiao Simoes, 59, passed away Sunday morning, June 28, 2026, in India, following a lengthy illness. Mr.…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Archives: From marshy to manicured: Gardens’ gruesome past grows into green haven
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on July 20, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Today’s lush and immaculately manicured Vatican Gardens were once just a sprawl of mosquito-infested swamps, clay hillsides and hardy grape vines.The […]
- “Acts That Diminish or Disregard the Dignity of Any Person or Group of People Should Never Be Normalized in Our Society,” Say Bishop Garcia and Bishop Cahillby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on July 20, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – In light of several recent immigration enforcement encounters resulting in the loss of life, Bishop Daniel E. Garcia, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic […]
- Archives: Paul VI accused Archbishop Lefebvre of acting like an ‘antipope’by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on July 16, 2026 at 8:30 am
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Confronting a rebel archbishop’s accusations and acts of defiance was the heaviest cross St. Paul VI had to bear in his pontificate, said a 2018 book […]
- US cardinal: Exorcist role should be ‘private’ after priest’s removal tied to UFO controversyby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on July 8, 2026 at 8:30 am
ROME (CNS) — Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of Washington said his decision to remove a high-profile priest as an archdiocesan exorcist was driven by the public way he exercised […]