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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 visits US Ambassador to the Holy See for the Fourth of Julyon July 4, 2026 at 8:33 pm
Welcoming an invitation from the US Ambassador to the Holy See, Brian Burch, Pope Leo XIV visited the ambassador’s residence in Rome to […]
- Lampedusa welcomes Pope Leo, a witness to solidarity at Europe’s frontieron July 4, 2026 at 10:31 am
On his visit to Lampedusa, Pope Leo XIV thanks islanders and migrants alike for the solidarity that has made the Mediterranean outpost a […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Bishop Gregory Parkes Issues Dispensation for Mass Attendance
Below is a letter distributed by Bishop Gregory Parkes on March 13, 2020, regarding a dispensation for Catholics in the Diocese of St. Petersburg from…
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Pope Francis offers prayer to Virgin Mary for protection during the coronavirus emergency
“[Pope Francis] offered a prayer to the Virgin Mary on Wednesday, [March 11, 2020], in a video message to mark the Diocese of Rome’s day…
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USCCB President’s Reflection and Prayer During Coronavirus
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has issued the following regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19): “With the worldwide…
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Saint Leo University to Move Classes Online to Avoid Spread of COVID19 (March 12, 2020)
Residential Students are to Remain Home, and Classes Resume Online March 23; Education Centers Move to Online-Only Classes on March 16 ST. LEO, FL – Saint Leo University has…
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 […]