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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.
- The Lakota Foundation: A Lasting Legacy in Catholic Educationby Allison Munden on September 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm
For Peter and Karen Brine, Catholic education is more than something they experienced as students. It is something they believe should remain an opportunity for others.
- All Invited to Celebrate Hispanic Cultureby Brittany DeHaan on September 30, 2026
All are invited to attend the Diocesan Hispanic Mass on October 10, 2026, at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle.
- Retirement Reflections: Continuing the Missionby Lisa Mobley on September 30, 2026
“Since I like to write, I imagined myself flipping the page to see the title of the next chapter, only to discover a blank page waiting for me: A chapter I’ll have to write myself.”
- Local Priest, Father Tim Sherwood Releases Fourth Bookby Allison Munden | Father Tim Sherwood on September 30, 2026
Father Tim Sherwood, pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Palm Harbor, recently published his fourth book, Blessed Are the Eyes That See: The Way of Beauty in Catholic Spirituality.
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- Pope on Amoris laetitia: What Church do people meet when most fragile?on October 7, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Pope Leo XIV encourages Bishops from around the world to share what has emerged in their Churches over the ten years since the publication […]
- Pope for Mission Sunday: Evangelisation is always a work of loveon October 7, 2026 at 11:00 am
In a video message for the 100th World Mission Sunday, Pope Leo XIV thanks the faithful for their prayers and support, recalling how they […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Mr. Domingos Sebastiao Simoes
The Chancellor’s Office was informed that Mr. Domingos Sebastiao Simoes, 59, passed away Sunday morning, June 28, 2026, in India, following a lengthy illness. Mr.…
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Announcements ~ July 6, 2026
DIOCESAN OFFICES Disaster ReliefIn the wake of the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, the Pastoral Center has received several inquiries regarding a special collection for those…
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Diocese of Saint Petersburg Receives $950,000 for Safety Enhancements at Our Lady of Good Counsel Camp
TAMPA, Fla. — The Diocese of Saint Petersburg has been awarded $950,000 in the State of Florida budget, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis.…
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Announcements ~ June 22, 2026
DIOCESAN OFFICES Office of Marriage and Family Life MDS – Matrimony, Dialogue & SupportGive your marriage the gift of a blessed renewal! MDS is thrilled…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Faithful cannot accept oppression, injustice, pope says
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 7, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians “cannot accept the oppression of the weak and the poor, nor the unjust structures that perpetuate conditions of dependence and injustice,” […]
- Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Peter Byrneby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 5, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Peter J. Byrne, 75, from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of New York.The resignation was publicized […]
- Federal Scholarship Tax Credit is a Transformative Opportunity for Children Across the Country, says Bishop O’Connellby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 2, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released proposed regulations to implement the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC), which provides a […]
- Papal trip showed miracle of rebirth out of tragedy is possible, pope says
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on October 1, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV’s journey to France aimed to show that a joyful or serene rebirth is always possible even after tremendous tragedy or terrible suffering, […]