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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.
- Pope Leo XIV to be discharged from hospitalon October 17, 2026 at 9:41 am
On his fifth day in hospital, Pope Leo XIV’s doctors say he can be discharged from Gemelli Hospital, with the Holy See Press Office […]
- Lord’s Day Reflection: Whose image do we bear?on October 17, 2026 at 8:00 am
As the Church celebrates the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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The Diocese of St. Petersburg Establishes the Nazareth House of Formation
This summer, the Diocese of St. Petersburg is introducing the Nazareth House, a new summer residence for seminarians to grow in faith and community while…
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Faith and Tradition Unite Participants of the Diocese of St. Petersburg 50th Anniversary Mass
Six Florida bishops and the papal nuncio (the pope’s ambassador to the U.S.) gathered with clergy, religious and nearly one thousand faith-filled Catholics for a…
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Action Alert – Ask Congress to Protect Immigrant Families and Children
“Families are the foundational element of our society and they must be able to stay together.” – Cardinal Daniel DiNardo Read Cardinal DiNardo’s full statement…
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June 17, 2018 will be “Diocese of St. Petersburg Day”
The Pinellas County Commission has announced that June 17, 2018 will be known as “Diocese of St. Petersburg” Day in honor of the 50th anniversary…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Pope Leo cleared to leave hospital four days after lung cancer surgery
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 17, 2026 at 8:30 amROME (CNS) — Just four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, Pope Leo XIV is expected to leave Rome’s Gemelli hospital Oct. 17, days ahead of initial projections, […]
- Members and Consultants for U.S. Bishops’ Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Announcedby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 16, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – 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 […]