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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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All Are Invited to Celebrate Chrism Mass

At the annual Chrism Mass on Tuesday, March 31, Bishop Parkes will consecrate Sacred Chrism, a mixture of oil and balsam, that will be used for anointing during thousands of Baptisms and Confirmations throughout the coming year in local parishes.
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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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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 over 1,000-seat theater, alongside many other extremely talented high schools. This production received another High Supe...
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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.
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Living the Lenten Season through Service

As the Lenten season continues, Catholics deepen their relationship with Christ through prayer, fasting, and acts of charity. At St. Anne Parish in Ridge Manor, one parishioner is living out this call to serve, making a meaningful impact on her community.

Saint Leo University Launches Benedictine Society to Expand Catholic College Access


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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.
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What’s His Story? Father Craig Morley

Today we learn about Father Craig Morley, who was ordained in 2001. He currently serves as pastor at St. Paul Catholic Church in Tampa.
Good to Know With Father Joe

How To Make a Good Confession This Lent

It has been quite a while since I last went to confession, but I feel like I should approach the sacrament again during Lent. Can you walk me through how this works as a reminder? I’m nervous.
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Celebrating 100 Years of World Mission Sunday

Thanks to the annual World Mission Sunday (WMS) collections, held on the next-to-last Sunday in October each year (this year, October 18, 2026), approximately 1,030 dioceses in remote and resource-limited areas around the world receive vital support.

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


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