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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.
- Despite war, ‘Lebanon Faith Tours’ aims to showcase country’s beautyon October 20, 2026 at 4:57 pm
Antonio El Helou, the 22 year-old founder of Lebanon Faith Tours, tells Vatican News that international travellers should “not be […]
- Holy See: Nuclear weapons are one of gravest threats to humanityon October 20, 2026 at 12:58 pm
At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN insists on the need to eliminate […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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ConnectNow Family Suit Update
Update to 4.3.4 Scheduled The ConnectNow Family Suite database will be updated on Wednesday evening, September 23rd. The morning following the update, all ConnectNow users will…
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Lock your computer in a quick key combo
Need to lock your computer in a hurry? Don’t want to just walk away and wait for the 15 minutes to pass for the system…
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Statement from Bishop Lynch on the Announcement of Changes to the Annulment Process from Pope Francis
“By now, most of you have heard that Pope Francis has “made annulment of marriages cheaper and easier,” as one news source hastily reported. This…
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Saving the World 1 Pair of Shoes at a Time!
Students & families of St. Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School (SCS) recently collected over 10,000 pairs of used shoes. Why you might ask would they do…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- New online courses help Catholics comfort those struggling with mental health
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 20, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — A U.S.-based Catholic association dedicated to mental health ministry released two new online resources to help lay Catholics understand the signs of […]
- U.S. Bishops to Meet November 16-19 in Baltimore; Assembly to Be Livestreamed
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 20, 2026 at 8:30 amWASHINGTON – The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2026 Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, Maryland, November 16-19. The public […]
- Church must listen to families, young people hesitant to marry, bishops sayby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 19, 2026 at 8:30 am
VATICAN 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” […]