DIOCESAN OFFICES Healing Mass for Survivors of Abuse The sixth annual Mass of Healing will be held for those who seek spiritual healing from abuse in all forms, including sexual, physical, or emotional, and for those who wish to pray for victims/survivors of abuse, their family, and friends. The Mass will be held on Saturday, September …

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The Chancellor’s Office was informed that Dr. Kevin B. Waters, M.D., 76, passed away early this morning, Monday, August 3, 2026. Dr. Waters is the brother of Very Reverend Joseph Waters, J.C.L., Pastor of St. John Vianney Parish, St. Pete Beach, and Vicar General and Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg. His death occurred …

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Who: Spirit FM WBVM, the Diocesan radio station for the Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg  What: Bible on the Beach mass  When: August 5, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 PM Where: Sand Key Park 1060 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767 Clearwater Details: Join us as we bring back Bible on the Beach in honor of Spirit FM’s …

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Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective July 1, 2026: APPOINTMENTS The following members of the Presbyteral Council of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg have been appointed as members of the College of Consultors for a term of five (5) years, while continuing their current assignments: Rev. Msgr. Robert …

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The Chancellor’s Office informs that Ms. Maria Garvey, 51, sister of Father Joseph T. Eddy, O. de M., Parochial Vicar of St. John Vianney Parish, St. Pete Beach, passed away early Saturday afternoon, July 18, 2026, in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, following a lengthy battle with significant health issues. She is survived by her three children, Anthony, …

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