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Witness at Work: Behind the Mission with Kali Magnusson
by 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 2
by 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 XIV
by 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 Says
by 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.

Fighting intensifies in Yemen as humanitarian crisis deepens
on 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 grows
on 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 […]

Statement on the 44th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Decision

January 17, 2017

Saddened by yet another anniversary of the January 22, 1973, U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion, the Catholic bishops of Florida remain steadfast in…
Mary Jo Murphy – May She Rest in Peace

January 14, 2017

We are saddened to announce the death of Mrs. Mary Jo Murphy, long-time diocesan Communications Office employee and Spirit FM 90.5 radio personality, on Friday,…
Memorial Mass – Rev. Elmer McDonald

January 9, 2017

For the Faithful Departed Memorial Mass ~ Reverend Elmer McDonald St. John Vianney Parish 445 82nd Ave., St. Pete Beach St. John Vianney Parish will…
Bishop Gregory Parkes Installed as Fifth Bishop of St. Petersburg

January 9, 2017

Bishop Gregory Parkes was installed as the fifth Bishop of St. Petersburg at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle on Wednesday, January 4, 2017.…

Pope grateful for people’s prayers, intends to resume duties ‘gradually’
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 18, 2026 at 8:30 am
VATICAN 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 am
ROME (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 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 […]
Temporary protections for Ukrainians in US set to expire, trigger deportation, archbishop says
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 16, 2026 at 8:30 am
ROME (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. […]