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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.
- How to Keep a Strong Prayer Life No Matter the Seasonby Father Joe Waters on June 23, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Father Joe, how can I keep my prayer life strong during the summer when my routine changes? I want to stay faithful and active in my faith no matter the time of year.
- An Example of Fatherhood: St. Josephby Brittany DeHaan on June 10, 2026
As we look ahead to Father’s Day on June 26th, we are invited to reflect on not only our earthly fathers but God the Father as well as St. Joseph’s fatherly example.
- Consecrating the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesuson June 10, 2026
Over 270 Catholic bishops from across the United States, including Bishop Gregory Parkes, will gather in Orlando from June 10-12 for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)’s Spring Plenary Assembly.
- Saint Leo Softball Brings Home First National Championshipby Audra Butler | Saint Leo University on June 4, 2026
Historic 2026 season delivers record wins, national honors, and the program’s first NCAA title.
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- Pope: Healthcare must reveal God’s compassion to those who sufferon June 24, 2026 at 12:40 pm
Pope Leo XIV sends his greetings to participants in a conference on health organized by Caritas Internationalis, and calls for cooperation […]
- 2026 Global Peace Index: We must invest in peace, not waron June 24, 2026 at 11:00 am
The Australian Embassy to the Holy See hosts the presentation of the 2026 Global Peace Index with the founder of the Institute for […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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April 27, 2015 ~ Clergy Appointment
Clergy Appointment Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy appointment, effective July 1, 2015: Parochial Administrator Reverend George Iregi…
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Sister Elizabeth Mathai, O.S.B., Made Her Perpetual Monastic Profession
Sister Elizabeth Mathai, O.S.B., made her perpetual monastic commitment on April 11, 2015. The solemn ceremony took place at Holy Name Monastery with Mass celebrated…
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Three New Transitional Deacons
Three of our seminarians were ordained to the transitional diaconate on Saturday, April 18, 2015 by Bishop Felipe J. Estevez, Bishop of St. Augustine, at…
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Strawberry Festival and Naming Ceremony with the Many Nations Circle!
Pictured from Left to right: “She who Stands with the Wind in Her Face,” “Two Feathers,” “Swan Woman,” Vivi Iglesias, and “Smiling Eyes.” The First…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Eucharist transforms believers into Christ’s body and counters division, pope says
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on June 24, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Participation in the Eucharist transforms believers into the Body of Christ and offers a remedy to the divisions affecting families and communities, […]
- Bishop Thomas’ Statement on the Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on June 22, 2026 at 8:30 amWASHINGTON – In marking the anniversary of the Supreme Court of the United States’ ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Bishop Daniel Thomas, […]
- Deacons Continue to Bring a Spirit of Renewal and Encouragement to the Missionary Ministry of the Church, Says Archbishop Hicksby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on June 22, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations has released its annual survey, A Portrait of the […]
- Commending the Agreement Between United States and Iran, Bishop Zaidan Expresses Hope for Deeper Dialogue and Peaceby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on June 19, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON - “I commend President Trump and President Pezeshkian for taking the vitally important step of signing a memorandum of understanding aimed at […]