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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.
- Preparing Your Estate Plan: An Act of Love and Faithby Dr. Maggie Keenan on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
August is National Make a Will Month and brings to mind the importance of getting your affairs in order.
- Witness at Work: Behind the Mission with Allison Mundenby Staff Report on August 5, 2026
Munden sees a clear connection between her childhood experiences with her professional career today. What started as reading Scripture at Sunday Mass has grown into a vocation focused on communicating the mission of the Church.
- Faith in Motion: How a Journey Through Spain Strengthened my Faith and Teamworkby Liam Gallagher | Tampa Catholic High School ’27 on August 5, 2026
- New Grant Supports Safety and Security at Our Lady of Good Counsel Campby Brittany DeHaan on August 5, 2026
The Diocese of Saint Petersburg has been awarded $950,000 in the State of Florida budget, allowing for enhancements to the safety and security of Our Lady of Good Counsel Camp in Floral City.
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- Meet Poland’s first martyr of Communismon August 19, 2026 at 2:33 pm
Addressing the Polish people gathered at the General Audience, Pope Leo recalls the figure of Blessed Father Władysław Findysz, the first […]
- Pope Leo prays for Polish pilgrims killed in bus accident in Hungaryon August 19, 2026 at 1:43 pm
Pope Leo XIV sends a telegram of condolence to Polish pilgrims involved in a car accident in Hungary, and assures the families of those who […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Catholics Called to Support Retired Religious
The National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) is announcing that the annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection will be held in parishes throughout the Diocese of…
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Mr. Paul J. Friederich ~ Update
The Chancellor’s Office was informed of the passing of Mr. Paul Joseph Friederich, 92, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his home. Mr. Friederich was the father of Diane Kledzik,…
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Announcements ~ November 3, 2025
DIOCESAN OFFICES Special Collection Catholic Campaign for Human Development collection The annual Catholic Campaign for Human Development collection will take place on the weekend of…
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Mrs. Halina Gazdowicz
The Chancellor’s Office sadly informs the passing of Mrs. Halina Gazdowicz, age 76, on October 31, 2025 in Poland after a short battle with cancer. …
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Sacred music must be ‘dignified,’ reflecting the mystery being celebrated, pope says
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on August 19, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Singing and playing music during the liturgy is an integral and necessary part of the celebration, which means it is much more than something […]
- U.S. Bishops’ Initiative to Inform Communities on the Danger of Abortion Pills Includes Prayer, Education, and Advocacy
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on August 18, 2026 at 8:30 amWASHINGTON – The U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities is inviting Catholics to join a focused effort of prayer and action to stop […]
- Pope Leo says Sunday is ‘foundation and kernel’ of liturgical yearby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on August 12, 2026 at 8:30 am
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to gather in person for Sunday Mass and called for working conditions that allow people to attend, saying Sunday is “the […]
- Pope encourages Catholics to deepen prayer through Liturgy of the Hours
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on August 5, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Returning to his weekly general audiences after a monthlong summer break, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to embrace the Liturgy of the Hours more fully in […]