Courageously Living

Media Campaign Makes It Easy to Find a Catholic Church This Easter
It’s a beloved tradition that happens each Easter. Children search for hidden eggs, and families search for a church for an Easter service.
Eucharistic Encounter Headliner Q&A: Bishop David Toups
The 2025 Eucharistic Encounter: Reason for Our Hope is still months away, but almost 9,500 tickets have been reserved already for this powerful day of faith, worship, and transformation.
Living out Our Missionary Call: One Missionary’s Story
Earlier this year, a group of nine from Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Land O’ Lakes traveled to India on a mission outreach trip.

Give Drink to the Thirsty – Providing Hope and Health
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Gulf Coast Catholic Instagram Relaunches with a Splash
The Diocese of Saint Petersburg is excited to announce the relaunch of the Instagram page dedicated to all things Gulf Coast Catholic.
A New Way to View Suffering
Suffering is a mystery to be lived, rather than a problem to be solved. Suffering is part of the human condition, and it can bring meaning to our lives
St. Rita Parish's Day of Mercy Event Seeks Volunteers
All are welcome to join St. Rita Catholic Church in Dade City for their Day of Mercy “Muck-n-Gut” event on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Church in Brandon is Giving Hope to the Hungry in Millions of Ways
Nativity Catholic Church, in Brandon, held a news conference and appreciation event to announce a major milestone, over two million meals distributed in 2024.

The Community Impact Grant Brings Women of Faith Together
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Plan Now for Holy Week and Easter
We are now just over halfway through the 2025 Lenten season. With two weeks remaining until Holy Week and Easter, it is important for Catholics to look ahead and prepare for those significant days in the Church.
Grow in Holiness through Mary
All are welcome to attend a special opportunity to deepen their relationship with Mary by attending the Marian Congress from 7:30am – 4:00pm on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in St. Petersburg.
“A Day of Profound Joy”: Catechumens Prepare to Enter the Church
The Diocese of Saint Petersburg joyfully welcomes 531 people of all ages from 66 parishes into the Catholic Church this Easter.
Family Matters Initiative Launches in the Diocese
Three parishes in our diocese are currently participating in the initiative as our first cohort. The next Family Matters General Information Session will take place Thursday, April 10th at 4:00PM.
