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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.
- Commissioned to Serveby Dale Brown on June 24, 2026 at 12:00 pm
In an evening prayer service at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle on June 15, 2026, Bishop Gregory Parkes presented four individuals who have completed formation in the Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute with a Certificate in Lay Leadership Ministry.
- No Vacation from Your Vocation: Seminarians Spend Summer in Formation and Serviceby Allison Munden on June 24, 2026
While summer may be a time of rest for many, the 21 men in formation for the Diocese of Saint Petersburg are continuing to grow in their call to the priesthood through ministry experiences, cultural immersion, and service opportunities.
- Witness at Work: Behind the Mission with Robert Jurmanby Allison Munden on June 24, 2026
For Robert Jurman, faith has always been a central part of his life, even before he fully understood its importance.
- How to Keep a Strong Prayer Life No Matter the Seasonby Father Joe Waters on June 23, 2026
Father Joe, how can I keep my prayer life strong during the summer when my routine changes? I want to stay faithful and active in my faith no matter the time of year.
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- Holy See calls obstruction of aid in Gaza a grave violation of humanitarian lawon July 1, 2026 at 1:13 pm
The Holy See has reaffirmed its financial support for UNRWA at the United Nations, calling for the protection of civilians and humanitarian […]
- Cardinal Pizzaballa: ‘Gaza is a disaster. Do not leave the Holy Land alone’on July 1, 2026 at 12:44 pm
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem receives the Limes Prize for Dialogue and Peace from the Italian geopolitical magazine Limes and speaks […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Family Faith Fest
Mark your calendar! Join Bishop Parkes to celebrate our 50th Anniversary at the Family Faith Fest at Al Lopez Park in Tampa on October 27,…
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Announcements ~ October 1, 2018
**** DIOCESAN OFFICES Civil Dialogue The Office of Life, Justice, and Advocacy has scheduled civil dialogues on racism as part of a larger initiative supporting…
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World Mission Sunday 2018 – Bulletin Announcements
The Weekend Before World Mission Sunday (October 14, 2018) NEXT WEEKEND, we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Pope Francis invites the entire Church to support…
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Delegates are on a Mission for Christ
Twenty-four delegates from the Diocese of St. Petersburg participated in the Fifth National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry on September 20-23, at Grapevine, Texas. Together with 3,000…
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 […]
- 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 […]
- Pope Leo tells cardinals war is ‘never blessed by God’
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on June 26, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Opening the first day of his second consistory with cardinals from around the world, Pope Leo XIV condemned war as “never blessed by God” while urging […]