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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.
- OLA Sisters turning ecological commitment into action in Africaon October 13, 2026 at 2:02 pm
For the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA), care for creation is not simply an environmental concern. It is part of their missionary […]
- Holy See: Sustainable development must address all dimensionson October 13, 2026 at 1:11 pm
The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations addresses a debate on sustainable development noting the deep interconnectedness […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Live in Global Solidarity this Advent Make a Gift of Hope in honor of someone that you care about!
During Advent, we are encouraged to meditate on the birth of Jesus into poverty and on how this reflects the reality of many other families around…
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Reverend John Vakulskas
The Chancellor’s Office was informed of the passing of Reverend John Vakulskas, 76, a retired priest of the Diocese of Sioux City, passed away at…
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Announcements ~ September 28, 2020
DIOCESAN OFFICES Beware of Imposter Social Media Accounts If you receive a social media direct message or Facebook message from Bishop Gregory Parkes, please be…
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Catholic Charities Receives Grant to Prevent Homelessness in Tampa Bay Region
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Petersburg recently received a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant of $2 million dollars to increase…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Pope arrives at hospital; will be operated on Oct. 13 to remove nodule in lung
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 13, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery in the afternoon Oct. 13 at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to remove a small nodule in his lung.Television cameras located […]
- Pope Leo XIV Has Nominated Reverend Milad Yaghi as Bishop of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of the Martyrs of Lebanon in Mexico
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 12, 2026 at 8:30 amWASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV has nominated Reverend Milad Yaghi, MLM, as the Bishop of the Nuestra Señora de los Mártires del Líbano en México Eparchy of the Maronites […]
- Pope announces he will undergo surgery to remove a small lung nodule
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 11, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV announced that doctors recently found “a small, localized nodule” in his lung and that he will have it treated surgically sometime this […]
- Archbishop Coakley Offers Prayers for Pope Leo XIV on His Upcoming Surgeryby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 11, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV announced to those gathered for the Sunday Angelus this morning that he would soon undergo surgery to remove a localized nodule in his lung. Upon […]