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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 on Amoris laetitia: What Church do people meet when most fragile?on October 7, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Pope Leo XIV encourages Bishops from around the world to share what has emerged in their Churches over the ten years since the publication […]
- Pope for Mission Sunday: Evangelisation is always a work of loveon October 7, 2026 at 11:00 am
In a video message for the 100th World Mission Sunday, Pope Leo XIV thanks the faithful for their prayers and support, recalling how they […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Announcements ~ December 8, 2025
DIOCESAN OFFICES Save the Date: World Youth Day Seoul 2027 Pilgrimage Save the date and start planning for the World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul,…
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Sr. Mary Rinaldi, FMA
The Vicar for Religious Office informs of the passing of Sr. Mary Rinaldi, FMA, on November 30, 2025, at St. Joseph Provincial Center in Haledon,…
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Monsignor John A. Cippel ~ Update
The Chancellor’s Office just received word of the peaceful passing of Monsignor John A. Cippel, 92, a retired priest of the Diocese of St. Petersburg,…
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Announcements ~ December 1, 2025
DIOCESAN OFFICES Catholic Days at the Capitol Catholic Days at the Capitol is scheduled for February 10-11, 2026. Each year during the Florida legislative session, Catholics…
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 […]