The Diaconate Office informs with great sadness that Deacon Greg Kovalesky passed away on January 26, 2026.   Deacon Kovalesky was ordained for the Diocese of St. Petersburg in June of 1997.  He ministered at St. Paul Parish in Tampa and he and his wife, Jay, were very involved in our Diaconate Formation Program.  They eventually …

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The Chancellor’s Office received news of the passing of Sister Mary Deborah Carlin, SND, on February 6, 2026.  Sister Carlin served in the St. Petersburg Diocese for 28 years at: 1984-1991 at Clearwater Central Catholic High School, teaching Religion; 1991-2000 at Our Lady of Lourdes School as Director of Catechetical Ministry; and 2000-2012 at Guardian …

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DIOCESAN OFFICES Office of Marriage and Family Life Together in Holiness Marriage Conference Married and engaged couples are invited to the third annual Together in Holiness marriage conference on March 14, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 17512 Lakeshore Road, Lutz.  This one-day conference will help you strengthen your …

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DIOCESAN OFFICES Office of Marriage and Family Life Together in Holiness Marriage Conference Married and engaged couples are invited to the third annual Together in Holiness marriage conference on March 14, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 17512 Lakeshore Road, Lutz.  This one-day conference will help you strengthen your …

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Word reached the Chancellor’s Office of the passing of Mr. Michael (Mike) A. Dee on January 7, 2026.  Mr. Dee worked for Spirit FM in the late 1990’s into early 2000’s where he served as announcer and producer.  Mike’s wife Maggie, who preceded him in death in 2012, served at St. Patrick Catholic School in …

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