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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.
- Crowning Our Blessed Motherby Brittany DeHaan on May 13, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Each May, Catholic communities around the world celebrate a longstanding tradition known as May Crowning — a devotional ceremony honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Queen of Heaven and Mother of the Church.
- Celebrating the Ascension of the Lordon May 13, 2026
On May 17, 2026, we will celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. Though typically celebrated Thursday, May 14, it is transferred to Sunday in most dioceses in the United States.
- New Bell Tower Marks Milestone at Prince of Peaceby Allison Munden on May 13, 2026
On Sunday, May 10, Prince of Peace Parish in Sun City Center celebrated a special Mass and the blessing of their new parish bell tower.
- Pope Warns Main Threat Common to Religion and Science is Denial of Objective Truthby Victoria Cardiel | EWTN News on May 11, 2026
Pope Leo XIV said the principal threat facing both religion and science today is the denial of the existence of objective truth.
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- ‘Undivided Heart‘: Carmen Hernández on mission and virginityon May 15, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Josefina Ramón Berna’s “Undivided Heart – Mission and Virginity in Carmen Hernández” is released in English and French. A release […]
- Pope commends Cardinal Tscherrig‘s witness of hope at Funeral Masson May 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm
At the funeral Mass for Cardinal Paul Emil Tscherrig in St Peter’s Basilica on Friday, 15 May 2026, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the late […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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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…
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Announcements ~ April 13, 2026
DIOCESAN OFFICES Marian Congress 2026, “Mary, the Bridge to All Cultures” The Diocese of Saint Petersburg invites you to the 8th Annual Marian Congress on Saturday,…
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Clergy Changes ~ Spring 2026
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective July 1, 2026, unless otherwise indicated: RETIREMENT STATUS Reverend John S. Hays,…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- ‘Technomancers’ and AI worship: Catholic experts warn of spiritual dangers online
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on May 15, 2026 at 8:30 amROME (CNS) — Catholic exorcists and occultism experts warned that artificial intelligence is increasingly being used for rituals, divination and even forms of worship, […]
- Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop Frank Dewane of the Diocese of Venice; Appoints Reverend Emilio Biosca Agüero, OFM Cap., as Successor
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on May 13, 2026 at 8:30 amWASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Frank J. Dewane, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Venice, and has appointed Reverend […]
- Pope remembers attempt on St. John Paul, calls Mary the Church’s “perfect model”
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on May 13, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Marking the anniversary of the attempted assassination of St. John Paul II and the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, Pope Leo XIV said Mary is the “perfect […]
- One year in, Pope Leo navigates division through dialogue in his push for peace
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on May 8, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — One year after stepping onto the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and greeting the world with the words, “May peace be with you all,” Pope Leo […]