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A Statement on the Passing of Bishop Frank J. Dewane
by 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 Muhr
by 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 1
by 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 Service
by 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.

Cardinal Czerny: We must urgently adopt new behaviors to protect environment
on October 14, 2026 at 7:52 am
Cardinal Michael Czerny, Prefect Emeritus of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development receives the Pope Leo XIV […]
Pope Leo has calm night in hospital after successful lung surgery
on October 14, 2026 at 6:41 am
The Holy See Press Office says Pope Leo XIV had a calm first night in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after he underwent a successful lung […]

Message About Holy Week and Easter

March 31, 2020

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We are living through a difficult time. Many of you have concerns about health, finances, family and even your…
Bishop Gregory Parkes to Celebrate Holy Week Liturgies via Livestream

March 30, 2020

Normally Full Churches will be Empty as Public Gatherings are Restricted to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Holy Week and Easter celebrations with Bishop Gregory…
Announcements ~ March 30, 2020

March 30, 2020

DIOCESAN OFFICES A VIEW FROM THE TOP In the March 26, 2020 edition of A View From the Top, Bishop Parkes addresses the many challenges…
Catholic Charities and City of Tampa Open Temporary Homeless Shelter to Aid in the Fight Against Coronavirus Crisis

March 30, 2020

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St.Petersburg, in partnership with the City of Tampa, opened a shelter (Hillsborough Hope) for homeless residents of Tampa on…

Vatican: Pope surgery successful; pope resting
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 13, 2026 at 8:30 am
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — An operation to remove a small nodule from Pope Leo XIV’s lung was successful, and he was recovering in his room, according to the Vatican press […]
Catholic and Evangelical Leaders Unite in Call for Compassionate Immigration Reform
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 13, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – “There is much that can be done to avoid the rupturing of our families and communities brought about by indiscriminate and aggressive enforcement actions,” […]

Cancerous tumor removed from Pope Leo’s lung, Vatican says
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 13, 2026 at 8:30 am
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Doctors removed a cancerous tumor from Pope Leo XIV’s lower lobe of his right lung, after pre-operative medical tests raised suspicions, according to a […]
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 am
WASHINGTON – 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 […]