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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.
- Eight New Seminarians Join the Diocese of Saint Petersburgby Father Xavy Castro on August 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm
With great joy, we share that eight new men have sought a greater understanding of the Lord’s call in their lives as they enter seminary this year discerning the call to the priesthood.
- Witness at Work: Behind the Mission with Ana Jahueyby Allison Munden on August 19, 2026
“As Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, my role impacts our Diocese because we are called to be bridges and to walk together as one community that encounters Christ and Courageously Lives the Gospel within our unique traditions.”
- Bible on the Beach Provided Unique Opportunity for Prayerby Brittany DeHaan on August 19, 2026
On August 5, 2026, more than 250 people from across the Tampa Bay area gathered for Bible on the Beach at Sand Key Park in Clearwater.
- Preparing Your Estate Plan: An Act of Love and Faithby Dr. Maggie Keenan on August 5, 2026
August is National Make a Will Month and brings to mind the importance of getting your affairs in order.
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- Hottest July on record globally: ‘The climate alarm is blazing’on August 20, 2026 at 12:32 pm
As the world faces a large-scale heatwave this summer, reports show an ever-growing demand for changes in carbon usage, fire management, […]
- Pope Leo XIV meets Lebanese President: seeking a just and lasting peaceon August 20, 2026 at 11:31 am
Pope Leo met with the President of the Republic of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, this morning, August 20, at the Vatican. The President […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Reverend Matteo Rizzo
The Chancellor’s Office was recently informed that Reverend Matteo (Matt) Rizzo, 78, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn, passed away on Thursday, March 20,…
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Sr. Joan H. Dawson, OSF
Word reached the Chancellor’s Office of the passing of Sister Joan Helen Dawson, OSF, on March 16, 2025, in St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY. Sister…
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Announcements ~ March 24, 2025
DIOCESAN OFFICES Reservations needed – RSVP for the 2025 Eucharistic Encounter today! You are invited to encounter the Eucharist and experience the hope at the…
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March 24, 2025
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective July 1, 2025: APPOINTMENTSRev. Msgr. Michael G. Muhr, from Pastor of…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Sacred music must be ‘dignified,’ reflecting the mystery being celebrated, pope says
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on August 19, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Singing and playing music during the liturgy is an integral and necessary part of the celebration, which means it is much more than something […]
- U.S. Bishops’ Initiative to Inform Communities on the Danger of Abortion Pills Includes Prayer, Education, and Advocacy
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on August 18, 2026 at 8:30 amWASHINGTON – The U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities is inviting Catholics to join a focused effort of prayer and action to stop […]
- Pope Leo says Sunday is ‘foundation and kernel’ of liturgical yearby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on August 12, 2026 at 8:30 am
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to gather in person for Sunday Mass and called for working conditions that allow people to attend, saying Sunday is “the […]
- Pope encourages Catholics to deepen prayer through Liturgy of the Hours
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on August 5, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Returning to his weekly general audiences after a monthlong summer break, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to embrace the Liturgy of the Hours more fully in […]