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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.
- Spiritual Direction: A Tool to Grow in Faithby By Brittany DeHaan on September 13, 2026 at 6:47 am
Spiritual direction is often a practice that is misunderstood.
- St. Thérèse and Her Little Way to Sainthoodby By Father Xavy Castro on September 13, 2026
How did a cloistered nun become one of the patron saints of missionaries and a doctor of the church?
- Hope in the New Year: Catholic Schools 2026-27by By Christopher Pastura on September 13, 2026
We are blessed to have nearly 14,000 students enrolled in our 47 Catholic schools and early childhood centers.
- Feeling the Loving Warmth of Jesus: Olivia Grace Reflects on Her Catholic Educationby By Olivia Grace DeSanto on September 13, 2026
My faith has deepened tremendously from the example of the teachers present in school and out.
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- Mozart concert by ‘Bella Musica’ to be broadcast on Vatican Radioon September 12, 2026 at 2:39 pm
Vatican Radio’s music programme Scrigno musicale will broadcast a 45-minute concert by the “Bella Musica” ensemble on Saturday, 12 […]
- West Bank displacement continueson September 12, 2026 at 1:18 pm
The UN says nearly 60 Palestinians have been displaced in the last weeks after Israeli authorities demolished homes and other structures in […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Mrs. Felicitas Gutierrez
The Chancellor’s Office recently learned of the death of Mrs. Felicitas Gutierrez, 95, mother of Reverend Cristobal Padilla, M. Afr., a priest in residence with the…
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Abuse Survivors Invited to a Healing Mass
To help individuals affected by abuse find strength, support, and healing, the Diocese of Saint Petersburg is holding their fifth annual Healing Mass for Survivors…
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Announcements ~ August 3, 2026
DIOCESAN OFFICES Healing Mass for Survivors of Abuse The sixth annual Mass of Healing will be held for those who seek spiritual healing from abuse…
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Dr. Kevin B. Waters
The Chancellor’s Office was informed that Dr. Kevin B. Waters, M.D., 76, passed away early this morning, Monday, August 3, 2026. Dr. Waters is the brother…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Black Catholics need stronger voice in Catholic Church, Bishop Boxie says
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on September 10, 2026 at 8:30 am(ROME) CNS — If Bishop Robert Paul Boxie was selected to become a bishop just because he is Black, he said he is comfortable with that.”Some people may believe I’ve been […]
- Find room in your heart for everyone, pope tells new bishops
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on September 10, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Everyone needs to feel there is room for them in their bishop’s heart, Pope Leo XIV said.”Love the people that the Lord has entrusted to you” and boldly […]
- Pope calls for promoting, protecting human dignity
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on September 9, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians can help overcome the many distortions and lies about the true dignity of every human person and, in doing so, promote and defend human life, […]
- Marking September 11 Anniversary, Archbishop Coakley Offers Prayers and Encourages Continued Commitment to be Instruments of Peace
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on September 9, 2026 at 8:30 amWASHINGTON – “As conflicts intensify around the world, let us renew our commitment to be Christ’s instruments of peace in an increasingly fractured and divided world,” […]