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Faithful Gather for Joyful Celebration of Annual Chrism Mass

The Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle was filled to the brim with immense joy and smiling faces as hundreds of faithful from throughout the Diocese of Saint Petersburg gathered for the annual Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026.
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Entering Deeper into Holy Week

As we enter one of the busiest seasons of the liturgical year, it can be tempting to feel overwhelmed by the number of schedules to balance, allowing the Holy Week liturgies pass by without much thought.
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Three Musicians Share Talent and a New Faith

When three men met during their Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) class, they didn’t imagine it would lead to a music ministry experience and a deeper faith.
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New Easter Billboard Campaign Inspires Hope

This year, the Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg is making it easier for families to find a Church to celebrate Easter Mass through an eye-catching billboard campaign.

Journeying through Lent and Easter


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Mission of Mercy to India

Dozens of villagers lined up as our mission team arrived at the Star of Hope Clinic in the village of Mattamgudem in India. The state of their health left much to be desired.
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Tampa Catholic High School Theatre to Represent Florida at the International Thespian Festival

They performed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in Ferguson Hall, an o...
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Caring for Those Who Serve: Priest Wellness Ministry Making an Impact

In February 2024, Megan Mehaffey, RN, stepped into the role of Priest Wellness C...
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Couples Grow in Faith and Community at Annual Conference

Married and engaged couples of all ages from throughout the Diocese of Saint Petersburg gathered for the Together in Holiness Marriage Conference on March 14, 2026, at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Lutz.

Day for Saint Leo Returns April 9 with Expanded Focus on Service, Community Impact


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When Emptiness Leads to Joy

A Journey to Easter
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The Paschal Mystery in Daily Life

The season of Lent is Christian life in miniature — a snapshot of the rhythm of renewal we are invited to live every day of the year.
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Deacons Renew Commitment to Service at Annual Mass in St. Petersburg

More than 45 deacons from across the Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg gathered on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle for the annual Mass of Recommitment.

Venerable Fulton Sheen Beatification Set for Sept. 24 in St. Louis

The Vatican announced that Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified on Sept. 24 in St. Louis.

Pope Leo XIV: ‘Each Baptized Person is an Active Agent of Evangelization’


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