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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.
- Marriage is a witness of hope in the worldby By Rachel Bulman on July 1, 2026 at 12:00 pm
This article explores how embracing the daily sacrifices and authentic joy of marriage transforms it into a sacred vocation.
- Nearly $3 Million State Investment Strengthens Saint Leo Communityby Audra Butler | Saint Leo University on July 1, 2026
A nearly $3 million investment from the state of Florida will strengthen the small Pasco County community of Saint Leo by expanding workforce education programs at Saint Leo University and supporting infrastructure improvements in the Town of St. Leo.
- A winning strategy for sharing faithby By Pete Burak on July 1, 2026
This article challenges us to embrace the "Win, Build, Send" model of discipleship.
- St. Sharbel Makhlūfby By Rachel Espinoza, Senior Editor, FAITH Catholic on July 1, 2026
St. Sharbel Makhlūf was a devout 19th-century Lebanese Maronite monk and hermit.
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- Pope Leo XIV will spend summer holidays in July in Castel Gandolfoon July 5, 2026 at 10:52 am
The Prefecture of the Papal Household announces that, beginning on the afternoon of Sunday, July 5, the Pope will stay in the town of […]
- Pope Leo prays for victims of Venezuela earthquakeon July 5, 2026 at 10:49 am
Following the recitation of the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV turned his thoughts to Venezuela, which has been tragically struck by two […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Parishes Find Creative Ways to Fulfill Mission
In 2019, parishes in the Diocese of St. Petersburg took the Disciple Maker Index survey and utilized the information they received to develop pastoral plans…
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Announcements ~ July 20, 2020
DIOCESAN OFFICES A View From the Top In this episode of A View From the Top, Bishop Gregory Parkes reflects on his brother, Father Stephen Parkes, being…
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Catholic Schools Are Scheduled to Start New School Year on August 24th
Bishop Gregory Parkes announced today that opening day for parish and diocesan Catholic schools in the Diocese of St. Petersburg will be postponed for two…
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Media Center Transformation is Underway at St. Petersburg Catholic High School
St. Petersburg Catholic High School has officially begun construction on a beautiful new Learning Commons that will open in Fall 2020. The space will include…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Why the SSPX dispute was never really about the Latin Mass
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on July 3, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican declared July 2 that the six bishops involved in the Society of St. Pius X’s unauthorized episcopal consecrations had incurred automatic […]
- Pope Leo XIV Sends Letter to the American People Marking the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on July 3, 2026 at 8:30 amWASHINGTON – Marking the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, Pope Leo XIV has addressed a letter to the American people. The […]
- Cardinals describe candid discussions on war, synodality at Pope Leo’s consistory
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on July 1, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV’s second consistory gave cardinals from around the world an opportunity to candidly discuss issues ranging from synodality and artificial […]
- ‘Good shepherds’ are called to seek lost sheep, US archbishops receiving pallium say
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on July 1, 2026 at 8:30 amROME (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV’s call for unity in diversity extends beyond greater communion within the Catholic Church and includes one’s wider community, some newly appointed […]