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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.

Catechism of Pope Leo XIV on Peace, by Archbishop Andrew Nkea of Bamenda in Cameroon
on October 14, 2026 at 12:20 pm
Catechism of Pope Leo XIV on Peace, inspired by Pope Leo’s Apostolic visit to Cameroon in April 2026, is a Pastoral Guide for teaching […]
UNHCR funding cuts put millions of displaced people at risk
on October 14, 2026 at 11:29 am
A severe shortfall in donor support threatens vital protection for refugees, including thousands fleeing conflict in Sudan who are still […]

USCCB President’s Reflection and Prayer During Coronavirus

March 13, 2020

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…
Saint Leo University to Move Classes Online to Avoid Spread of COVID19 (March 12, 2020)

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…
Bishop Larkin Catholic School in Port Richey is Closed March 12 and 13 Over Coronavirus Concerns

March 12, 2020

On March 11, 2020, Bishop Larkin Catholic School in Port Richey was notified that a parent of a student had tested positive for Coronavirus. The…
Bishop Parkes Issues New Temporary Directives in Response to Coronavirus Concerns

March 11, 2020

In light of new concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus and because of our Church’s fervent respect for the dignity and value of…

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 […]