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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.
- Commissioned to Serveby Dale Brown on June 24, 2026 at 12:00 pm
In an evening prayer service at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle on June 15, 2026, Bishop Gregory Parkes presented four individuals who have completed formation in the Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute with a Certificate in Lay Leadership Ministry.
- No Vacation from Your Vocation: Seminarians Spend Summer in Formation and Serviceby Allison Munden on June 24, 2026
While summer may be a time of rest for many, the 21 men in formation for the Diocese of Saint Petersburg are continuing to grow in their call to the priesthood through ministry experiences, cultural immersion, and service opportunities.
- Witness at Work: Behind the Mission with Robert Jurmanby Allison Munden on June 24, 2026
For Robert Jurman, faith has always been a central part of his life, even before he fully understood its importance.
- How to Keep a Strong Prayer Life No Matter the Seasonby Father Joe Waters on June 23, 2026
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.
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- Pope Leo: Sport is medicine for body and spiriton June 25, 2026 at 11:14 am
Pope Leo XIV praises the value of sport in promoting growth of body and spirit, as he meets with the Italian Swimming Federation. […]
- Pope: Universities are powerful channels to promote solidarity and common goodon June 25, 2026 at 10:30 am
In a meeting with the Presidents of Jesuit colleges and universities in North America, Pope Leo XIV says colleges and universities can be […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Easter Blessings
May the glory and the promise of this joyous time of year bring peace and happiness to you and those you hold most dear. May…
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Send in Your Sacred Triduum and Easter Photos
We are looking for photos that show how your parish celebrated the Sacred Triduum and Easter Sunday. Possible photos to submit might be from your…
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Holy Week & Easter Sunday Live Video Stream Schedule
The following Masses and prayer service will be live video streamed from the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle during the 2015 Holy Week. Click…
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2015 Chrism Mass
The Mass of Chrism took place on Tuesday, March 31 at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg. The Chrism Mass typically takes…
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 […]