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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.
- Bishops to Consecrate the United States to the Sacred Hearton May 1, 2026 at 12:00 pm
At their Plenary Assembly this past November, the U.S. Bishops announced plans to consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The consecration is planned for June 2026, coinciding with the nation’s 250th birthday.
- Faith and Hope Prison Ministry Brings Support to Families of Incarceratedby Brittany DeHaan on April 29, 2026
Following the incarceration of his son in December of 2025, Dave Arnold was inspired to start a ministry, based out of St. Paul Catholic Church in Tampa, centered on supporting the families of those who are incarcerated.
- Transitional Diaconate Ordination Marks Milestone on Path to Priesthoodby Brittany DeHaan on April 29, 2026
As incense filled the air and family, friends, and fellow seminarians gathered, joy was evident in the church as Mark DeSio, a seminarian for the Diocese of Saint Petersburg, was ordained to the transitional diaconate.
- St. Peter the Apostle Parish Breaks Ground on New Churchby Allison Munden on April 29, 2026
On Sunday, April 26, 2026 St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Trinity celebrated a major milestone with the groundbreaking of its new church. This new addition is an exciting asset to the rapidly growing Catholic community in northern Tampa.
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- Pope Leo XIV video-calls priests in southern Lebanonon May 6, 2026 at 1:18 pm
During his audience with the Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon, Archbishop Paolo Borgia, Pope Leo video-calls about ten priests from the southern […]
- Gaza’s parish priest: ‘Pope Leo encourages us to have hope’on May 6, 2026 at 1:06 pm
Father Gabriel Romanelli, the pastor of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, recounts the message of closeness received from Pope Leo […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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20 Questions with Father Chuck and Nicholas Gunn
To start off the New Year, we present 20 questions with Fr. Chuck and our seminarian Nicholas Gunn. Nicholas began his seminary studies in August…
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Event Change Brings Exciting Challenge
As we embark on a new year, the Catholic Foundation is making changes to a traditional, well-loved annual event. In past years, the Catholic Foundation…
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Mary Menchen and Dawn Trendly
The Diaconate Office has received word of the passing of Mrs. Mary Menchen and Ms. Dawn Trendly, mother and aunt of Deacon Mike Menchen from…
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Glenn Kloiber
The Diaconate Office office has received word of the passing of Mr. Glenn Kloiber, 96, father of Laurie Dever, wife of Deacon Ray Dever from…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop Larry Silva of the Diocese of Honolulu; Appoints Reverend Michael Castori, SJ, as Successor
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on May 6, 2026 at 8:30 amWASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Larry Silva, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Honolulu, and has appointed Reverend […]
- Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop Mark Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston; Appoints Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as Successorby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on May 1, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Mark E. Brennan, 79, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, and has […]
- Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop James Tamayo of the Diocese of Laredo; Appoints Reverend John Gomez as Successor
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on May 1, 2026 at 8:30 amWASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop James A. Tamayo, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Laredo, and has appointed Reverend John […]
- Pope Leo XIV Appoints Two New Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Washington; Accepts Resignation of Most Reverend Roy Campbellby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on May 1, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend Gary R. Studniewski and Reverend Robert P. Boxie, III, as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Washington. Bishop-elect […]