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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.
- 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.
- Praying for Healing: All Invited to Mass of Healing for Survivors of Abuseby Brittany DeHaan on September 2, 2026
On Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, Bishop Gregory Parkes will offer a Healing Mass for Survivors of Abuse.
- 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.
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- Bishop Twal: Jordan is a message of coexistenceon September 6, 2026 at 12:52 pm
In this interview with Vatican Media’s Andrea Tornielli, Bishop Iyad Twal, the Vicar of the Latin Patriarchate – who lives in Amman – […]
- Pope Leo: ‘My heart goes out’ to suffering Ukrainian peopleon September 6, 2026 at 10:39 am
Pope Leo XIV once again renews his calls for an end to violence in Ukraine, and laments the “violent attacks that have recently struck […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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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…
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Mr. Timothy Carter
The Chancellor’s Office recently learned of the sudden passing of Mr. Timothy Carter, 46, nephew of Reverend Michael Smith, Pastor of Nativity Parish, Brandon, on Tuesday,…
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Announcements ~ August 17, 2026
DIOCESAN OFFICES Healing Mass for Survivors of AbuseThe sixth annual Mass of Healing will be held for those who seek spiritual healing from abuse in…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- “Three Nations, One Church, One People Walking in Communion”
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on September 5, 2026 at 8:30 amWASHINGTON – 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 […]
- Catholics cannot be ‘unengaged spectators’ amid current events, pope says
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on September 2, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — The faithful are called to leave behind “all passivity and indifference” toward current events and the lives of others, especially amid the “rapid and […]
- Archbishop Fabre Encourages All To Be ‘Builders of Communion’ and Ensure That Innovation and Development Benefit Allby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on September 1, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – This Labor Day, “let us foster an economy that values the God given dignity of each person,” said Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre, chairman of the U.S. […]