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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.
- Five Men Are One Step Closer to Becoming Deaconsby Brittany DeHaan on October 21, 2026 at 12:00 pm
On October 13, 2026, five men preparing for the permanent diaconate participated in the Rite of Candidacy. Candidacy is the formal intermediate stage before their ordination.
- St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Relics to Visit from Franceby Brittany DeHaan on October 21, 2026
Relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque are visiting the Diocese of Saint Petersburg at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Lutz on October 29 and 30. All are invited to venerate these relics.
- Witness at Work: Behind the Mission with Jorge Montenegroby Allison Munden on October 21, 2026
Meet Jorge Montenegro, the new Diocesan Financial Officer of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
- Witness at Work: Behind the Mission with Kali Magnussonby Allison Munden on October 14, 2026
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.
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- Venite ad Me: An encounter that attracts and captivateson October 22, 2026 at 4:58 pm
Our Editorial Director reflects on the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s new document entitled “Venite ad Me: Considerations on […]
- Cardinal Parolin: We ask for peace through the intercession of St. John Paul IIon October 22, 2026 at 2:23 pm
The Secretary of State celebrates Mass at the tomb of the Polish Pope on the day of his liturgical memorial and remembers how in 2005 he […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Ribbon Cutting and Blessing
Sunday, December 7, 2014 – The Bishops of the Province of Florida joined together on Sunday, December 7, 2014 for the ribbon cutting and blessing for…
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Primer Encuentro Diocesano de Pastoral Hispana!
¡Ya ha comenzado el proceso de encuesta hacia el Primer Encuentro Diocesano de Pastoral Hispana con el Obispo Robert N. Lynch! Discípulo Misionero: ¿De dónde vienes y…
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Our Mission
The Mission of the Ecumenical and Interreligious Office is to foster Christian Unity and Interreligious dialogue through cooperation, prayer, and understanding among our local and…
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Congratulations Bishop Fernand J. Cheri, III
Congratulations to Bishop Fernand J. Cheri, III on his Episcopal Ordination as Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The St. Louis Cathedral in…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Pope Leo’s lung cancer was localized, no further treatment needed, Vatican says
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 22, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV will not need further cancer treatment, the Vatican announced.Final examinations of the tissue removed during his lung surgery confirmed […]
- Protecting marriage more urgent than ever, pope says after surgery
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 21, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Marriage requires more than physical attraction, Pope Leo XIV said in his first weekly general audience since undergoing lung cancer surgery, […]
- Human Dignity Remains at the Heart of Defending Religious Freedomby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 21, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – On October 27, the United States observes International Religious Freedom Day to commemorate the signing of the International Religious Freedom Act in 1998. […]
- 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 […]