The Chancellor’s Office recently learned of the sudden passing of Mr. Timothy Carter, 46, nephew of Reverend Michael Smith, Pastor of Nativity Parish, Brandon, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Clearwater. Mr. Carter’s surviving family members include his parents Melody and Bill Carter, his sister Madison Carter, his daughter Elizabeth Carter, his uncle Father Smith, and …

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DIOCESAN OFFICES Healing Mass for Survivors of AbuseThe 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 5, …

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The Chancellor’s Office announces the passing of Mrs. Henri Plourde, 91, on Saturday, August 1, 2026.  She is the mother of Peter and John (deceased 2020) Plourde, former priests of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg, and of Joy Stephen, wife of Deacon Bill Stephen, St. Paul Parish, Tampa. A Funeral Mass for Mrs. Plourde was …

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The Chancellor’s Office recently learned of the death of Mrs. Felicitas Gutierrez, 95, mother of Reverend Cristobal Padilla, M. Afr., a priest in residence with the Missionaries of Africa in St. Petersburg.  Mrs. Gutierrez passed away on Thursday evening, August 6, 2026, in Mexico.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Rev. Cristobal Padilla, M.Afr., Missionaries …

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Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes: APPOINTMENT Upon presentation by Very Reverend Augustine (Gus) Wall, S.V.D., Provincial Superior, Society of the Divine Word, Southern Province of St. Augustine, Reverend Michael Long Vu, S.V.D., to Parochial Vicar of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Clearwater, effective September 1, 2026. RELIEVING …

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