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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 speaks with President Zelensky, calls for humanitarian aidon October 19, 2026 at 4:18 pm
In a telephone conversation with the Ukrainian President, Pope Leo XIV expresses his hope for cooperation to allow food and medical aid to […]
- Cardinal Dziwisz: People are most enduring monument to St. John Paul IIon October 19, 2026 at 12:34 pm
Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz, the longtime personal secretary of Pope John Paul II, celebrates Mass in Rome for the 45th anniversary of the […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School Students Build Catapults
Students at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School have been studying the science behind catapults. They worked together to build several models which they demonstrated…
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Obituary ~ February 6, 2017
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Reverend Cletus Watson, TOR Fr. Cletus M.S. Watson, T.O.R., 78,…
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Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School a Finalist for Catholic Education (ICE) Award
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School’s STREAM Club students have been applying the knowledge and skills learned in their classroom curriculum to assist others with service-based…
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Focus 11 2017
Our annual Focus 11 Vocations Rally for 6th graders will be on February 15-16, 2017 at St. Lawrence Parish, Higgins Hall. Focus 11 is open…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Church must listen to families, young people hesitant to marry, bishops say
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 19, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Bishops will go home from a weeklong meeting on marriage and family life, with a renewed commitment to listen to the realities of modern families as […]
- 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 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 […]