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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.
- An Example of Fatherhood: St. Josephby Brittany DeHaan on June 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm
As we look ahead to Father’s Day on June 26th, we are invited to reflect on not only our earthly fathers but God the Father as well as St. Joseph’s fatherly example.
- Consecrating the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesuson June 10, 2026
Over 270 Catholic bishops from across the United States, including Bishop Gregory Parkes, will gather in Orlando from June 10-12 for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)’s Spring Plenary Assembly.
- Saint Leo Softball Brings Home First National Championshipby Audra Butler | Saint Leo University on June 4, 2026
Historic 2026 season delivers record wins, national honors, and the program’s first NCAA title.
- Relics of St. Padre Pio Make Stops on Touron June 3, 2026
In partnership with the National Centre for Padre Pio, two local parishes hosted a period of veneration of relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio.
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- Pope remembers Cardinal Ruini as a ‘wise and diligent shepherd’on June 18, 2026 at 4:48 pm
Pope Leo XIV presides over the funeral Mass for Cardinal Ruini, a key figure in the Italian Church for decades, who passed away last […]
- Deal at ending Iran conflict signedon June 18, 2026 at 1:06 pm
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran aimed at ending the conflict. Read all […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Rev. Msgr. Joseph R. Sobiesiak
The Chancellor’s Office has learned of the passing of Rev. Msgr. Joseph R. Sobiesiak, 80, into eternal life on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, while under…
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Deacon Greg Kovalesky
The Diaconate Office informs with great sadness that Deacon Greg Kovalesky passed away on January 26, 2026. Deacon Kovalesky was ordained for the Diocese of…
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Sister Mary Deborah Carlin, SND
The Chancellor’s Office received news of the passing of Sister Mary Deborah Carlin, SND, on February 6, 2026. Sister Carlin served in the St. Petersburg…
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Announcements ~ February 9, 2026
DIOCESAN OFFICES Office of Marriage and Family Life Together in Holiness Marriage Conference Married and engaged couples are invited to the third annual Together in…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Pope reflects on Spain trip, says migration concerns call for Christians to reread the Gospel
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on June 17, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Reflecting on his weeklong trip to Spain, Pope Leo XIV said one of his clearest impressions came from the Canary Islands, where migration revealed both […]
- Criminals preying on migrants should ‘repent’ before it’s too late, pope says in Canary Islands
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on June 12, 2026 at 8:30 amPORTA OF SANTA CRUZ OF TENERIFE, Spain (CNS) — After hearing the stories of men and women who survived harrowing journeys in unsafe boats and then faced exploitation by […]
- “Building Bridges for Peace, Justice and Human Dignity” – Statement of Presidents of Bishops’ Conferences on the Occasion of the G7 Summit
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on June 12, 2026 at 8:30 amWASHINGTON – As the G7 summit approaches June 15-17 in France, the presidents of the episcopal conferences of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and […]
- Recap of U.S. Bishops’ Plenary Assembly in Orlandoby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on June 12, 2026 at 8:30 am
ORLANDO, Fla. – The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered June 10-12 for their Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando, Florida. The assembly began with […]