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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.
- Fighting intensifies in Yemen as humanitarian crisis deepenson October 18, 2026 at 2:08 pm
The crisis in Yemen deepens with renewed fighting that has left hundreds of thousands of people displaced. Read all […]
- Violent protests rock France as economic anger growson October 18, 2026 at 12:26 pm
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France in demonstrations against rising living costs and government […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Donates 300 Pairs of Shoes for Children in Haiti
The students of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School along with faculty, staff, and families raised $4,544 and purchased 300 pairs of shoes for their…
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Bishop Larkin Class of 2017
Congratulations to all the eighth grade students from the Class of 2017. Many will be attending Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School next year. Click here to see…
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Groundbreaking for New Multi-Purpose Building at Bishop Larkin Catholic School
A groundbreaking ceremony for a new multi-purpose building at Bishop Larkin Catholic School in Port Richey was held on May 25, 2017. Bishop Parkes, many of the…
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St. Peter Claver Catholic School’s Junior Thespian Troupe Graduates
May 19, 2017 – Junior Thespian Troupe #89412 graduates from St. Peter Claver Catholic School in Tampa pose with Sister Maria Babtunde, principal, and Dr.…
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. […]