DIOCESAN OFFICES Save the Date:  World Youth Day Seoul 2027 Pilgrimage Save the date and start planning for the World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, Korea, from July 31 through August 9, 2027.  Cost:  $5,099 per person.  Deposit is due January 15, 2026.  For more information and to register, please visit this link:  https://shorturl.at/PiOYI. Promotional …

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The Vicar for Religious Office informs of the passing of Sr. Mary Rinaldi, FMA,  on November 30, 2025, at St. Joseph Provincial Center in Haledon, NJ, surrounded by her Sisters.  She was a Daughter of Mary Help of Christians (Salesian Sister of St. John Bosco) for 61 years. Sr. Mary was born to Augustus and …

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The Chancellor’s Office just received word of the peaceful passing of Monsignor John A. Cippel, 92, a retired priest of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, this afternoon, Monday, December 1, 2025. He was under Hospice care at the St. John XXIII Retirement Residence, in Lutz, following a battle with leukemia. Monsignor Cippel was born in …

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DIOCESAN OFFICES Catholic Days at the Capitol Catholic Days at the Capitol is scheduled for February 10-11, 2026. Each year during the Florida legislative session, Catholics from across the state gather in Tallahassee to bring the light of faith to the public square and live out Church teaching through civic engagement. United with the bishops, Catholic …

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Lee este artículo en español Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Hope shines brightly during the holidays. In fact, our traditions are a way to express hope. The lights on the tree shine brightly to proclaim Jesus, the Light of the World. The Christmas carols exalt our Savior, who brings joy to the world. The …

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