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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 Statement on the Passing of Bishop Frank J. Dewaneby Bishop Gregory Parkes on October 7, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Today I received the sad news of the passing of my fellow bishop, Bishop Frank J. Dewane, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Venice.
- Witness at Work: Behind the Mission with Monsignor Mike Muhrby Allison Munden on October 7, 2026
Known affectionately as “Father Mike,” Monsignor Muhr serves the Diocese of Saint Petersburg as the Director of Ministry to Priests. Today, he describes his important ministry as being “a priest for priests.”
- Sharing Christ through Media: Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen Part 1by Brittany DeHaan on October 7, 2026
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was beatified on September 24, 2026. In part one of this two-part series, Brittany DeHaan shares about her experience attending.
- Priest Awarded for Distinguished Priestly Serviceby Staff Report on October 7, 2026
Since 1998, the Diocese of Saint Petersburg has honored one priest annually to receive the Father Luis de Cancer Award for exemplifying selfless and dedicated service to the people of God.
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- Pope appoints Archbishop Viola as Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilicaon October 10, 2026 at 10:13 am
Pope Leo XIV appoints Archbishop Vittorio Francesco Viola as Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica and Bishop Aurelio García Macías as […]
- Holy See reiterates its position on chivalric orderson October 10, 2026 at 10:02 am
The Secretariat of State reaffirms its position on chivalric orders, noting that the Holy See recognizes and protects only the Sovereign […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Rev. Brendan Lawlor
The Chancellor’s Office has been informed that Reverend Michael Patrick “Brendan” Lawlor, 92, a retired priest of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, passed away in…
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Announcements ~ June 13, 2022
DIOCESAN OFFICES From the Communications Office Let Us Adore JesusYou are invited to join Catholics from across the Diocese of St. Petersburg for a Holy…
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Statement of USCCB President on Twenty Years Since Passage of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
This June marks twenty years since the Catholic bishops of the United States gathered in Dallas, Texas to draft and pass the Charter for the…
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Clergy Changes ~ May 31, 2022
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective July 1, 2022, unless otherwise indicated: APPOINTMENTS Very Reverend James B. Johnson to Pastor…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- USCCB President Condemns Plans for Livestream of Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution as ‘a Barbaric Promotion of a Culture of Death’
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 9, 2026 at 8:30 amWASHINGTON – Yesterday, the U.S. Department of War announced that the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the man convicted of killing 13 people and injuring 32 at Fort […]
- Fostering critical thinking at Catholic universities can counter ‘false teachers,’ pope says
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 8, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pursuing a higher education that values human intelligence can help counter the many “false teachers” exploiting people’s deep yearning for truth, faith […]
- Faithful cannot accept oppression, injustice, pope saysby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 7, 2026 at 8:30 am
VATICAN 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 […]