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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.
- A Pastoral Letter on the Death Penalty in Floridaby The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops on July 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The record number of executions in Florida last year, and the increased pace at which they continue to be carried out, call for a response.
- Saint Leo University Launches Tapia College of Business and Technology to Meet Today’s Workforce Needsby Audra Butler | Saint Leo University on July 23, 2026
As employers increasingly seek professionals who can navigate both business strategy and emerging technologies, Saint Leo University is redefining how those disciplines are taught.
- Witness at Work: Behind the Mission with Emeline McKeownby Allison Munden on July 22, 2026
Emeline McKeown knew immediately that God was opening a door for her.
- How Do I Discern the Use of AI?by Father Joe Waters on July 21, 2026
As Catholics, how can we discern when the use of AI is helpful and appropriate?
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- Pope to lead ‘Canticle of Peace‘ at Castel Gandolfo on 29 Julyon July 28, 2026 at 3:20 pm
Vatican News will stream Canticle of Peace, the prayer meeting led by Pope Leo XIV at Borgo Laudato si’ in Castel Gandolfo, featuring […]
- Northern Arabia: Bishop Berardi visits Christian communitieson July 28, 2026 at 2:12 pm
The Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia visits Christian communities across the Gulf with a message of hope, faith and unity, while summer […]
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.
- U.S. Bishops’ Solidarity Fund Answers Holy Father’s Call to Unity with the Church in Africa
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on July 21, 2026 at 8:30 amWASHINGTON – Following Pope Leo XIV’s historic, 10-day apostolic journey to Africa in April and his call for peace, reconciliation and interreligious dialogue, Catholics […]
- Archives: From marshy to manicured: Gardens’ gruesome past grows into green havenby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on July 20, 2026 at 8:30 am
VATICAN 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 […]