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Vocations

Seminarians Embrace a Variety of Summer Assignments

As the summer ramps up and we spend time with family and friends or perhaps even travel, several of our seminarians spend a portion of their time in a new community as well.
Catholic 101

Upcoming Solemnity Reminds Us of the True Presence

The Solemnity of Corpus Christi (Body of Christ), celebrated on June 22, 2025, is one of the better-known feasts in the Catholic Church– often marked by Eucharistic processions.
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Tampa Hope is Grateful for Generosity

After storms hit the area, destroying many of the tents at Tampa Hope, generous donors stepped up to cover the cost.
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Making an Impact across the World

Recent Clearwater Central Catholic High School graduate Herman Brames spent the summer of 2024 differently than most students.

From Trash to Comfort


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Construction Begins on A New Catholic School in Ruskin

The Diocese of Saint Petersburg celebrated a historic day on June 13th with the groundbreaking of a new Catholic School in southwest Hillsborough County.
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The House of Prayer Expands with Additional Retreat Space

This House of Prayer is a place of grace, a spiritual home where souls come to seek God in silence, to be nourished by His Word, and to be strengthened by His presence.
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Parish Leaders Learn to Bridge the Gap

The second “Parents and Families at the Center of Faith Formation” workshop this year took place at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Largo on May 31, 2025, further equipping parish leaders to help bridge the gaps in faith formation within families.
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Affordable Housing Community Opens in Hillsborough with Help from the Diocese of Saint Petersburg

The event marked a major milestone in efforts to expand housing options for low-income seniors, which is greatly needed.

Juneteenth and the Life of the First Black American Catholic Priest


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Loving the Heart of Jesus in the Eucharist

Christ’s heart burns with love for us. We see this love in Scripture – moved with compassion, Christ feeds the famished crowd on their journey; he heals the sick, forgives sins, raises the dead and performs the ultimate act of love by dying for us.
Vocations

Listening to God's Call: A New Chapter in Women's Vocational Discernment

“Our diocese desires to cultivate and support the discernment of consecrated life for young women,” said Sr. Sherly Vazhappilly, Associate Director for Vocations.
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Bishop Parkes Blesses Gulf Waters Before Hurricane Season

On May 27th, Parkes offered a special blessing of the Gulf Waters with the Jubilee of Hope Cross, praying for a safe hurricane season.
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A Summer Pilgrimage with Bishop Parkes

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Pope Leo XIV: ‘There is No Cry That God Does Not Hear’


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