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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.
- JRS: Pope‘s Lampedusa visit shines the light on the faces of migrationon July 3, 2026 at 7:00 am
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lampedusa, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) advocate Amaya Valcárcel says his concern for migrants and for […]
- IOM: Pope Leo’s Lampedusa visit will highlight human dimension of migrationon July 2, 2026 at 5:00 pm
The International Organization for Migration (IOM)’s Chief of Mission for Italy and Malta says Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lampedusa offers […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Young Adults complete the Young Latino Catholic Social Teaching Summer Program
Ana Luisa Jahuey de St. Cecilia, Andrés Hernández de St. Paul en Tampa y Christian y Matthew Obando de Nativity recibieron becas de SEPI para…
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New Papal Document Highlights Educational Crisis on “Gender Theory”
The Congregation for Catholic Education has published “Male and Female He Created Them: Towards a path of dialogue on the question of gender theory in…
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New Website Highlights Steps to Confronting Clergy Sex Abuse
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a new website to share information on prevention, protection and accountability relating to the clergy sex…
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U.S. Bishops to Meet June 11-14 in Baltimore
Public sessions of the general assembly discussions and votes will be available via live stream at http://www.usccb.org/live During the Spring General Assembly, the bishops will discuss…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- 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 […]
- Archbishops are called to build unity in diversity, serve the truth in charity, pope says
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on June 29, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — With bishops leading the way, every Christian should help build unity in the Church and the world by putting Christ at the center and drawing others […]
- We Cannot Turn a Blind Eye to Injustice, Says Bishop Cahill
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on June 26, 2026 at 8:30 amWASHINGTON – This week, the Trump Administration ultimately prevailed in a court challenge to its decision to end temporary protected status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria. Bishop […]