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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.
- The Lakota Foundation: A Lasting Legacy in Catholic Educationby Allison Munden on September 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm
For Peter and Karen Brine, Catholic education is more than something they experienced as students. It is something they believe should remain an opportunity for others.
- All Invited to Celebrate Hispanic Cultureby Brittany DeHaan on September 30, 2026
All are invited to attend the Diocesan Hispanic Mass on October 10, 2026, at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle.
- Retirement Reflections: Continuing the Missionby Lisa Mobley on September 30, 2026
“Since I like to write, I imagined myself flipping the page to see the title of the next chapter, only to discover a blank page waiting for me: A chapter I’ll have to write myself.”
- Local Priest, Father Tim Sherwood Releases Fourth Bookby Allison Munden | Father Tim Sherwood on September 30, 2026
Father Tim Sherwood, pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Palm Harbor, recently published his fourth book, Blessed Are the Eyes That See: The Way of Beauty in Catholic Spirituality.
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Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Sister Joan Carberry Receives National Lifetime Commitment to Catholic Education Award
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. – Sister Joan Carberry, Assistant Principal at St. Paul Catholic School in St. Petersburg, has been honored by the National Catholic Educational…
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Clergy Changes ~ April 20, 2026
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective July 1, 2026: APPOINTMENTS Parochial Vicars Upon presentation by Very Reverend…
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Announcements ~ April 20, 2026
DIOCESAN OFFICES Oficinas de Ambiente Seguro y Ministerios Interculturales Misa de Sanación para los Sobrevivientes de Abuso El viernes, 6 de mayo de 2026 se…
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Rev. Msgr. Frank Messmann Mouch
The Chancellor’s Office has learned of the passing of Monsignor Frank Messmann Mouch, 93, into eternal life on Thursday, April 16, 2026, while under Hospice…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Faithful cannot accept oppression, injustice, pope says
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 7, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians “cannot accept the oppression of the weak and the poor, nor the unjust structures that perpetuate conditions of dependence and injustice,” […]
- U.S. Bishops to Vote for Conference Secretary and for Chairmen of Six Standing Committees at Plenary Assembly in Baltimoreby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 7, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – When the U.S. bishops gather in November for their Fall Plenary Assembly (November 16-19), they will vote for a Conference secretary, as well as chairmen for […]
- Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Peter Byrneby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 5, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Peter J. Byrne, 75, from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of New York.The resignation was publicized […]
- Federal Scholarship Tax Credit is a Transformative Opportunity for Children Across the Country, says Bishop O’Connellby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 2, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released proposed regulations to implement the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC), which provides a […]