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Gulf Coast Catholic
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.
- Grow in Your Faith through Daily Scripture Reflectionsby Brittany DeHaan on September 16, 2026
Each year from mid-September through May, laypeople, priests, and religious from throughout the Diocese of Saint Petersburg write reflections on the daily Scripture readings as part of the Be Courageous Daily Reflections.
- Witness at Work: Behind the Mission with Lori Russellby Allison Munden on September 16, 2026
Lori’s lifelong work and volunteer experience throughout the Diocese has continued to shape her faith and allowed her to grow personally and professionally. Today, faith and community remain central to Lori’s life and to the work she does each day.
- Catholic School Students Named National Merit Semifinalistsby Allison Munden on September 16, 2026
The Diocese of Saint Petersburg is thrilled to recognize students from our Catholic high schools who have been named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists for 2027!
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- Parolin ‘concerned’ over states ‘going it alone’ on AIon September 16, 2026 at 3:52 pm
The Holy See Secretary of State answers journalists’ questions AI regulation and the conflict in Ukraine. Read all […]
- Nostra aetate, 60 years on: Church renews dialogue against hatred and divisionon September 16, 2026 at 9:57 am
On the 60th anniversary of ‘Nostra aetate’, which opened a new chapter in relations between Catholics and believers of other faiths, three […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Announcements ~ September 14, 2026
PARISHES AND ORGANIZATIONS The Silent Song World Premiere – September 24 at 7:00 PM Christ the King Catholic Church will host the world premiere of The…
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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…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Pope Leo warns technology cannot replace the value of human relationships
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on September 16, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a world of increasing technological dependence and polarization, Pope Leo XIV said there is greater urgency for humanity to see itself as a single […]
- National Migration Week to Focus on the Presence of Christ within Each Migrant Child
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on September 16, 2026 at 8:30 amWASHINGTON – The Catholic Church in the United States will observe National Migration Week beginning September 21 and culminating with the 112th World Day of Migrants and […]
- U.S. Bishops’ Administrative Committee Establishes a Task Force on Artificial Intelligenceby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on September 16, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – Responding to the appeal that Pope Leo XIV made in his encyclical, Magnifica humanitas to ‘build forms of cooperation’ and cultivate a culture of shared […]
- Pope Leo XIV Appoints Most Reverend Michael Saporito as Bishop of Metuchenby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on September 15, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV has appointed Most Reverend Michael A. Saporito, currently Auxiliary Bishop of Newark, as the Bishop of Metuchen.The appointment was publicized in […]