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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 continues recovery in Vatican, weekly General Audience confirmedon October 19, 2026 at 9:54 am
Pope Leo XIV will not travel to his residence in Castel Gandolfo this week but instead continue his recovery at the Vatican, and will hold […]
- Nigeria: Sisters providing a space for rest, renewal and human growth to allon October 19, 2026 at 9:52 am
Among their other busy Apostolates of Education, Health Care, Pastoral and Social services, the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of the Holy […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Send in Your Ash Wednesday Photos
We are looking for photos that show how you or your parish and school participated in Ash Wednesday Masses and prayer services around the diocese.…
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Catholic Schools Week 2016
From January 31 to February 6, Catholic schools in the Diocese of St. Petersburg will celebrate Catholic Schools Week. This week marks an annual celebration…
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ST. CECELIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS PAY IT FORWARD
Each year the second grade students of St. Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School participate in several Pay it Forward projects. Throughout the year, the students learn…
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Celebrating 20 Years as Our Bishop
On January 26, Bishop Lynch celebrated the 20th anniversary of his ordination of the Episcopacy and Installation as the fourth Bishop of our diocese! We…
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. […]