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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.
- An Example of Fatherhood: St. Josephby Brittany DeHaan on June 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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.
- Relics of St. Padre Pio Make Stops on Touron June 3, 2026
In partnership with the National Centre for Padre Pio, two local parishes hosted a period of veneration of relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio.
News from the Vatican
All the latest news about the Holy Father, the Vatican, and the Church.
- Pope Leo: St Cabrini’s mission to migrants remains urgent todayon June 20, 2026 at 4:30 pm
During a visit to the birthplace of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Pope Leo XIV recalls her devotion to the Sacred Heart and says her service […]
- Pope in Pavia: “The city is both a gift and a task”on June 20, 2026 at 4:00 pm
During his pastoral visit to Pavia, Pope Leo urges citizens to take responsibility for the common good, describing the city as both a gift […]
Pastoral Bulletin
All the latest news for parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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Rev. Rafael E. Martos ~ Update
The Chancellor’s Office was saddened to learn of the passing of Reverend Rafael Eduardo Martos Nimer, 64, Administrator of San Juan Diego Mission, Dover, on…
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Mrs. Norma Signore
We have received word that Mrs. Norma Signore, 106, mother of Pastoral Center’s retired employee Phil Signore, passed away on July 31 2024. She was…
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Clergy Changes ~ Incardination
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy incardinations: Reverend Rafael Martos, [formerly of Archdiocese of Santiago de Cuba], Administrator of…
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Mrs. Katharina Chacko
Word has reached the Chancellor’s Office that Mrs. Katharina Chacko, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024, in India. Mrs. Chacko is the…
USCCB News
National and world news from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Commending the Agreement Between United States and Iran, Bishop Zaidan Expresses Hope for Deeper Dialogue and Peace
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on June 19, 2026 at 8:30 amWASHINGTON - “I commend President Trump and President Pezeshkian for taking the vitally important step of signing a memorandum of understanding aimed at […]
- Pope reflects on Spain trip, says migration concerns call for Christians to reread the Gospel
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on June 17, 2026 at 8:30 amVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Reflecting on his weeklong trip to Spain, Pope Leo XIV said one of his clearest impressions came from the Canary Islands, where migration revealed both […]
- Criminals preying on migrants should ‘repent’ before it’s too late, pope says in Canary Islands
by PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on June 12, 2026 at 8:30 amPORTA OF SANTA CRUZ OF TENERIFE, Spain (CNS) — After hearing the stories of men and women who survived harrowing journeys in unsafe boats and then faced exploitation by […]
- “Building Bridges for Peace, Justice and Human Dignity” – Statement of Presidents of Bishops’ Conferences on the Occasion of the G7 Summitby PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE on June 12, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON – As the G7 summit approaches June 15-17 in France, the presidents of the episcopal conferences of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and […]