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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.
- Witness at Work: Behind the Mission with Kali Magnussonby Allison Munden on October 14, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Kali’s Catholic education shaped who she is and the way in which she serves the Church. Today, she is able to put her faith into action as she serves the mission of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
- A Model and Inspiration: Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen Part 2by Brittany DeHaan on October 14, 2026
In part two of her two-part series on the Beatification of Fulton Sheen, Brittany DeHaan shares about the example and impact that his life and beatification have on Catholics today.
- Join Bishop Parkes in Praying for Pope Leo XIVby Bishop Gregory Parkes on October 14, 2026
Please keep Pope Leo in your prayers following his surgery and lung cancer diagnosis.
- Pope Leo XIV Has Lung Cancer, Vatican Saysby Marco Mancini | EWTN News on October 13, 2026
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican announced Tuesday evening.
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- ‘Pétros ení’: New film on St Peter’s tomb features Pope Leoon October 16, 2026 at 3:48 pm
On the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St Peter’s Basilica, a new film explores the faith, history and archaeology at its heart. […]
- Pope urges humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky in call with Russian Presidenton October 16, 2026 at 3:32 pm
Speaking by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pope Leo XIV expresses his “deep concern about the grave humanitarian situation in […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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President of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Expresses Regret to Victim Survivors
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops addressed the body of bishops at the opening sessions in…
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Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Migration, Presidents of Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Charities USA and Catholic Legal Immigration Network Issued Statement Regarding Their Deep Concern About Restricting Access to Asylum
WASHINGTON— Bishop Joe S. Vásquez, of Austin, Texas, Chairman of the U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Migration, Sister Donna Markham, OP, Phd, President…
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Ecumenical and Interfaith Leaders Ask Congress to Repeal the “Parking Lot Tax”
WASHINGTON— Today, leaders of diverse faiths and religious nonprofits asked Congress to repeal a recent change to the Internal Revenue Code in Section 512(a)(7) that…
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CatholicBishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Says Senate Rejection of Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act should horrify and anger the American people
February 27, 2019 WASHINGTON–Monday night, the Senate failed to advance the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act—legislation that prohibits infanticide by ensuring that a child born…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Members and Consultants for U.S. Bishops’ Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Announced
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 16, 2026 at 8:30 amWASHINGTON – The Administrative Committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) recently established the bishops’ Task Force on Preserving Human Dignity in […]
- Temporary protections for Ukrainians in US set to expire, trigger deportation, archbishop says
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 16, 2026 at 8:30 amROME (CNS) — “The clock is ticking” for more than 100,000 Ukrainians whose temporary protections allowing them to live and work in the United States are set to expire Oct. […]
- For Citizens in a Representative Democracy, Voting Is Both a Right and a Responsibility, Says Archbishop Coakleyby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 14, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – “For citizens in a representative democracy such as our own, participation in public life—including voting—is both a right and a responsibility,” said […]
- Pope’s recovery on track after lung cancer surgery, clergy praise his resolve
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 14, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV is recovering as expected after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, the Vatican said Oct. 14, as U.S. Catholic leaders and longtime friends […]