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Bishops to Consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart
on May 1, 2026 at 12:00 pm
At their Plenary Assembly this past November, the U.S. Bishops announced plans to consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The consecration is planned for June 2026, coinciding with the nation’s 250th birthday.

Faith and Hope Prison Ministry Brings Support to Families of Incarcerated
by Brittany DeHaan on April 29, 2026
Following the incarceration of his son in December of 2025, Dave Arnold was inspired to start a ministry, based out of St. Paul Catholic Church in Tampa, centered on supporting the families of those who are incarcerated.
Transitional Diaconate Ordination Marks Milestone on Path to Priesthood
by Brittany DeHaan on April 29, 2026
As incense filled the air and family, friends, and fellow seminarians gathered, joy was evident in the church as Mark DeSio, a seminarian for the Diocese of Saint Petersburg, was ordained to the transitional diaconate.
St. Peter the Apostle Parish Breaks Ground on New Church
by Allison Munden on April 29, 2026
On Sunday, April 26, 2026 St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Trinity celebrated a major milestone with the groundbreaking of its new church. This new addition is an exciting asset to the rapidly growing Catholic community in northern Tampa.

Pope Leo XIV receives first copy of book “Free under Grace”
on May 2, 2026 at 6:30 pm
The first copy of the book in Italian, available from Monday, May 4, has been presented to the Pope. The volume contains his writings from […]
Mozambique Bishop appeals for solidarity after church set on fire by jihadists
on May 2, 2026 at 5:32 pm
Jihadists have attacked another parish in Mozambique, in the province of Cabo Delgado. Bishop Juliasse Ferreira Sandramo calls for […]

Obituaries ~ January 23, 2017

January 20, 2017

Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Sister Margaret Killilea, SSJ Sr. Margaret Killilea, formerly known as…
Lawsuit Challenging Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Dismissed

January 18, 2017

We are overjoyed that the lawsuit challenging the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship, which funds both Step Up for Students and the AAA Scholarship programs, has…
Mary Jo Murphy, Rest in Peace

January 17, 2017

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January 17, 2017 ~ Obituaries

January 17, 2017

Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Rev. Msgr. Mercurio Fregapane Monsignor Fregapane passed away on Thursday,…

Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop Mark Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston; Appoints Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as Successor
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on May 1, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Mark E. Brennan, 79, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, and has […]
Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop James Tamayo of the Diocese of Laredo; Appoints Reverend John Gomez as Successor
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on May 1, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop James A. Tamayo, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Laredo, and has appointed Reverend John […]

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Two New Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Washington; Accepts Resignation of Most Reverend Roy Campbell
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on May 1, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend Gary R. Studniewski and Reverend Robert P. Boxie, III, as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Washington. Bishop-elect […]
On the road: Popemobile heads to the USA
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on May 1, 2026 at 8:30 am
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Even though Pope Leo XIV is not visiting the United States this year, the popemobile is!The white, custom-built Hyundai vehicle will go on a 13-city […]