Courageously Living
Back to School, Forward in Faith
Allow God to be with your family this school year
A Diocesan Shrine is Established for the Community that celebrates the Pre-Vatican II Liturgy
“A shrine is a place of prayer, but it's also a place of pilgrimage where the faithful come because of a particular devotion they might have,” said Bishop Parkes.
Christ the King Catholic Church Brings Hope through Flowers
Just as St. Thérèse of Lisieux taught us to scatter ‘little flowers’ of love through small, ordinary acts, our Church brings hope to the world– one quiet gesture, one kind word, one small act of mercy at a time.
What's Her Story? Kelly Wietholter
Local young adult Kelly Wietholter will be entering The Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ next month. Get to know her and her story!
Bishop Gregory Parkes Issues Statement on Current Immigration Crisis
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Support and Service in Hispanic Community Highlighted at Hispanic Assembly
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Clearwater hosted the Diocesan Hispanic Assembly meeting, bringing together 120 participants from our Hispanic community.
Father Mike Schmitz Reflects on the Eucharist ahead of Eucharistic Encounter
Father Mike Schmitz shares inspiring insights on the Real Presence and why the Mass matters ahead of the Eucharistic Encounter event coming to Tampa Bay. This interview was part of Spirit FM’s "How We See It" segment.
A Breath of Fresh Air: Yvonne Nellum Reflects on Black Catholic Identity at the 2025 Lyke Conference
Amid the vibrant sounds of gospel music, spirited preaching, and communal prayer, Yvonne Nellum discovered something deeply powerful at the recent 2025 Lyke Conference: belonging.
Construction Begins on A New Catholic School in Ruskin
The Diocese of Saint Petersburg celebrated a historic day on June 13th with the groundbreaking of a new Catholic School in southwest Hillsborough County.
Themes of Catholic Social Teaching
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Join Bishop Parkes in Praying a Novena to End Florida's Death Penalty
Human life is sacred and there is a way to punish without ending a human life.
Faith, Friendship, and a “Reset”: Young Adults Gather for Annual Summer Retreat
On July 19-20, 2025, more than 60 young adults gathered at St. Paul Catholic Church in Tampa for the 9th Annual Young Adult Retreat hosted by Apostles of the Eucharist, a ministry in our diocese.
Bishop Parkes Celebrates Mass in Tampa for International Conference
He encouraged participants to seek silence to hear the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
Listening to God's Call: A New Chapter in Women's Vocational Discernment
“Our diocese desires to cultivate and support the discernment of consecrated life for young women,” said Sr. Sherly Vazhappilly, Associate Director for Vocations.
