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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 grants plenary indulgence for 100th World Mission Sundayon October 18, 2026 at 12:05 pm
On World Mission Sunday, Pope Leo XIV prays that the Church might always remain faithful to Jesus’ exhortation to “Go into all the […]
- Zambia: Solwezi Diocese Joins One Million Children in Praying the Rosaryon October 18, 2026 at 10:27 am
The Catholic Diocese of Solwezi recently joined the universal Church in the global campaign of “One Million Children Praying the Rosary for […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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U.S. Bishops Call for Peace and Unity after Violence and Protests in Charlottesville
“The abhorrent acts of hatred on display in Charlottesville are an attack on the unity of our nation and therefore summon us all to fervent…
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Pray for Peace as Tensions Rise with North Korea
The U.S. bishops and the Korean bishops’ conference are calling for talks to secure the peaceful future of the Korean Peninsula. Bishop Oscar Cantu of…
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Nationally Known Chef, Author, TV Host and Priest to Showcase Tampa Bay Food and Faith
Father Leo Patalinghug of Baltimore has been blogging about food since 2007. He is a celebrated chef, faith-filled priest and TV personality. In 2010, he…
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Celebrating the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary falls on Tuesday, August 15 in 2017. On this holy day of obligation, we commemorate when…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Pope grateful for people’s prayers, intends to resume duties ‘gradually’
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 18, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — During his first full day back at the Vatican after lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV thanked everyone who prayed for him and said he would “gradually” […]
- Pope Leo leaves 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 has left Rome’s Gemelli hospital Oct. 17, days ahead of initial projections, and return to […]
- 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. […]