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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.
- Celebrating Teachers with Gratitudeby Brittany DeHaan on May 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Each year, Teacher Appreciation Week provides an opportunity to recognize the educators who shape the lives of children. This year, Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8, 2026.
- Rejoicing with Mary in Mayby Candace Bryant-Lester | FAITH Catholic on May 6, 2026
Mary responds to Elizabeth’s exhortation with a song of praise and thanksgiving to God, and her words have become a prayer that Christians around the world now pray as part of the Liturgy of the Hours, although it can be recited or sung at any time.
- Mary as a Model of Motherhoodby Brittany DeHaan on May 6, 2026
As we look ahead to Mother’s Day on May 10, 2026, we are invited to reflect on this celebration, not only in a cultural sense, but also through the richness of our Catholic faith.
- Bishops to Consecrate the United States to the Sacred Hearton May 1, 2026
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.
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- “Free under Grace,” a book to get to know Prevost in dialogue with the worldon May 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm
The book “Free under Grace,” which brings together speeches, homilies, messages, and letters of Father Robert Francis Prevost when he […]
- Cardinal Parolin: Holy See’s position on peace and disarmament is firmon May 6, 2026 at 4:30 pm
Cardinal Pietro Parolin responds to questions on U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to the Vatican, dialogue with U.S. President […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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5 Minute Faith: Apostles Creed
Monsignor Gibbons, Pastor of St. Paul Catholic Church St. Pete5 Minutes of Faith: The Apostles Creed. Subscribe to their YouTube channel here to see more…
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National Collection Assists Elderly Sisters, Brothers, Priests in Religious Orders
The Diocese of St. Petersburg will hold the Retirement Fund for Religious collection Dec. 12-13. The National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) coordinates this annual appeal…
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T.J. Chakko
The Chancellor’s Office has been informed of the death of Mr. T.J. Chakko, 92, father of Reverend Saji James, M.S.T., Parochial Vicar of Our Lady…
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Helen Marie Ross
The Chancellor’s Office received word that Mrs. Helen Marie Ross, died on November 9, 2020. Mrs. Ross was a former Music Director of St. Brendan…
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 […]
- Annual Catholic Communication Campaign Collection Supports Bishops’ Mission to “Shed the Light of Christ on Everyone”by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on May 6, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – Catholics in dioceses across the United States are invited to support the Church’s mission of evangelization by contributing to the U.S. bishops’ Catholic […]
- 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 Successorby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on May 1, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – 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 […]