Courageously Living
Called to Penance: Fasting and Abstinence Guide
Fasting and abstinence are two of the oldest traditions of the Church and are meaningful acts of penance that we participate in during the Lenten season.
Hispanic Mass of Healing Brings Grace and Support
On Friday, February 6th the Diocese of Saint Petersburg celebrated its first Hispanic Mass of Healing for Survivors of Abuse at Nativity Catholic Church, in Brandon.
Celebrating the Beauty of Sacramental Marriage
On February 8, 2026, couples from throughout the Diocese of Saint Petersburg gathered at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle to celebrate World Marriage Day at the annual Marriage Jubilee Mass.
Spirit FM's Women's Conference Offers Meaningful Day of Reflection
This past weekend, I attended Spirit FM’s Annual Women’s Conference at Christ the King Catholic Church in Tampa. It was a special day for everyone who participated.
Annual Catholic Men’s Conference to Focus on Hope and Healing
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United in Faith and Fellowship
The Catholic Indonesian Community of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg, also known as Keluarga Katolic Indonesian (KKI), gathered at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Tampa on Saturday, February 14th, 2026.
Saint Leo University Faculty Member Featured on Ascension App during Lent
Dr. Thomas Humphries, professor of philosophy, theology, and religion at Saint Leo University, will be featured on the Ascension App, the nation’s leading Catholic Bible and Catechism mobile app, on February 23 as part of the Lenten season.
Celebrating the Beauty of Sacramental Marriage
On February 8, 2026, couples from throughout the Diocese of Saint Petersburg gathered at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle to celebrate World Marriage Day at the annual Marriage Jubilee Mass.
Holy Spirit Called Upon to Guide Public Servants
On February 4, 2026, Catholic judges, attorneys, and public servants from across the Tampa Bay area gathered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Tampa for the annual Red Mass, a special tradition that blends faith and law in a profoundly powerful way.
Legatus Presents 2025 Ambassador of the Year Award at 2026 National Summit
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Pope Leo XIV Declares Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi
At the start of the New Year, Pope Leo declared 2026 the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi, honoring the 800th anniversary of his death.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen to be Beatified
On Monday, February 9, Bishop Louis Tylka of the Diocese of Peoria announced that he had been informed by the Holy See that the cause for the Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen can proceed to beatification.
Giving Alms to Those in Need
Each Lent, Millions of Catholics in the United States contribute to CRS’ anti-poverty relief and development projects.
Strengthened to Live as Witnesses to Christ
One of the most misunderstood sacraments, Confirmation is often heralded as a gr...

