The Diaconate Office has announced the passing of Deacon Patrick Frye, 81, a retired deacon of St. Anne Parish, Ruskin, on Sunday, March 8, 2026, following a recent stroke. Deacon Frye was ordained for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee on June 9, 1984 and later relocated to the Diocese of Saint Petersburg, where he has served …

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DIOCESAN OFFICES Miriam Dinner Inviting all single women in our Diocese between the ages of 18 and 35! The Miriam Dinner is an opportunity for women discerning religious life to come and learn more about what religious life is like while enjoying food and conversation with some religious sisters from around the Diocese. This is a …

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DIOCESAN OFFICES Office of Ministries of Missionary Discipleship 2026 CRS Rice Bowl Local Grant Awardees The Office of Ministries of Missionary Discipleship is thrilled to announce the recipients of this year’s local CRS Rice Bowl grants. These grants of up to $1,000 are made possible by 25% of local CRS Rice Bowl contributions retained for …

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We sadly report the recent passing of Mrs. Marjorie Alice (Long) Munden, 85,  on February 24, 2026 in Colorado.  She was the grandmother of Allison Munden, Director of Communications and Information of the Diocese of St. Petersburg.   Also, Mr. Charles Willard Munden III, her husband and Allison’s grandfather, passed away on January 30 at the …

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The Diaconate Office informs of the passing of Mr. Robert G. Genung, 96, on Tuesday,  February 17, 2026 after having suffered a massive stroke on January 31st.  Mr. Genung was the father of Pam Nagle, wife of retired Deacon Richard Nagle.  Funeral Mass was celebrated in private and burial will take place at a later …

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