PARISHES AND ORGANIZATIONS International Festival – Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Tampa is hosting their 17th International Festival! Come enjoy a wonderful day filled with delicious international food, entertainment, fellowship, and celebration of cultures from around the world.  All are welcome to attend! Misa y Procesión En Honor Al Señor De …

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The Chancellor’s Office was saddened to learn that Mrs. Angie Schaefer, 54, former Internal Services Administration (ISA) Director for the Pastoral Center and 22-year employee of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg, passed away early this afternoon, September 28, 2026, at Northside Hospital, in St. Petersburg, following a brief illness. Angie served at the Pastoral Center …

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PARISHES AND ORGANIZATIONS Blessing of the Animals – Thursday, October 1 at 5:30 PM, The Franciscan Center The Franciscan Center once again plays host to our Friars blessing the animals of our local community.Pets of all kinds and their owners will be blessed by the friars, from tiny hamsters to the mounted patrolHorses from our …

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The Diaconate Office informs of the passing of Deacon John “Jack” Lyons, 88, of All Saints Parish, Clearwater, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, after health complications.  He has served the Diocese of Saint Petersburg for 29 years, retiring a few years ago because of declining health.    Deacon Lyons was a member of All Saints …

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The Chancellor’s Office was saddened to learn that Mr. Bartholomeo Tham Nguyen, 65, brother of Reverend Viet Nguyen, Pastor of Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Parish, St. Petersburg, passed away tragically on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Vietnam after being swept away by flood waters during the torrential storms affecting the nation and surrounding areas. Please …

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