Natural Family Planning Awareness Week – July 20-26, 2025 Pursue a lasting love …MARRIAGE! Create hope for the future! The dates of Natural Family Planning Awareness Week highlight the anniversary of the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae (July 25) which articulates Catholic beliefs about human sexuality, conjugal love, and responsible parenthood. The dates also mark the feast of Saints …

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The Office of the Diaconate informs the passing of Mr. Hector Rios Casillas in Mexico on Saturday, June 28, 2025.  Mr. Rios is the father of Deacon Hector Rios of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Tampa,  No further information is available at the moment. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to Deacon Hector Rios …

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DIOCESAN OFFICES Pastoral Plan and Mercy Challenge News and Updates If you haven’t already begun, now is the perfect time to dive into detailed planning for your Mercy Event.  As the date approaches, early preparation will ensure everything runs smoothly, communicates a message of hope, and offers a truly meaningful experience for your community. Last week, …

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The Catholic Church is pro-life. This means we believe that each human life has dignity, regardless of immigration status.  Human dignity exists because each of us is created in the image and likeness of God.  We also affirm that sovereign nations have the right to control and restrict their borders, and law enforcement actions to …

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Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective July 1, 2025: Appointment: Very Reverend Joseph L. Waters, J.C.L, J.V. to the office of Vicar General of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, with other assignments continuing. Monsignor Robert F. Morris will continue to hold the office of Vicar General, as …

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