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Diocese of Saint Petersburg Celebrates Expansion of Tampa Hope with 100 New Cottages

The Diocese of Saint Petersburg is grateful to share the continued growth of Tampa Hope, a ministry of Catholic Charities, with the addition of 100 new Hope Cottages unveiled on Wednesday, April 8th.
Catholic 101

Celebrating Easter Beyond Easter Sunday

As Catholics, the statement “Happy Easter” is not reserved for just Easter Sunday, as Easter is not merely one day, but an entire season.
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Divine Mercy Sunday: A Gift of Hope and Healing

This Sunday, April 12, the Church celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday, a reminder of God’s infinite love and mercy for us, and the graces available to us through the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion.
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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.

New Easter Billboard Campaign Inspires Hope


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Community Invited to Inaugural Saint Leo University Spring Jam Festival, April 25

Saint Leo University is starting a new campus tradition with its first Spring Jam, a weeklong celebration for students culminating in a free, public festival on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Mater Dei Catholic School Brings a New Vision of Faith and Learning to Ruskin

Construction continues to move forward on Mater Dei Catholic School in Ruskin, marking a significant step for Catholic education in South Hillsborough County.
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Tampa Catholic High School’s 2026 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year: Mr. Rene Zarate '77

Tampa Catholic High School is proud to announce that Rene Zarate '77 has been named the 2026 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year and will serve as the Commencement Speaker at this year’s graduation ceremony.
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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.

Saint Leo University Offering Summer Day Camps to Keep Youngsters Learning, Active


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Pray for An Increase in Vocations

Each year on the fourth Sunday of Easter, the Church celebrates World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
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Easter Lessons From My Years Fishing

Looking back now, I realize that fishing taught me something about faith, something the disciples themselves experienced after the Resurrection.
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A Spiritual Exercise Inspired by St. Catherine of Siena

According to St. Catherine, the greater the focus on the other and their need, the more unselfish is our love.

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 in Algeria: ‘The Future Belongs to Men and Women of Peace’


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