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Vocations

"Yes" to the Next

While such a step may appear as radical or counter-cultural, for Jasmine it’s a matter of continuing to say “yes” to Jesus.
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Witness at Work: Behind the Mission with Emeline McKeown

Emeline McKeown knew immediately that God was opening a door for her.
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A Week of Service Leads to Encountering Christ

From June 22 – 27, 2026, over 300 youth, young adults, and chaperones gathered at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School in Spring Hill for the Good Samaritan Project (GSP), organized by the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
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Consecrating the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Over 270 Catholic bishops from across the United States, including Bishop Gregory Parkes, will gather in Orlando from June 10-12 for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)’s Spring Plenary Assembly.

Forty Years of Living with Spirit


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Good to Know With Father Joe

How Do I Discern the Use of AI?

As Catholics, how can we discern when the use of AI is helpful and appropriate?
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Saint Leo University Announces Derek J. Mitchell Collegiate Recovery Program

A family’s effort to transform the loss of their son into hope for students in recovery is helping Saint Leo University establish Florida’s only residential collegiate recovery program at a private Catholic university.
Vocations

No Vacation from Your Vocation: Seminarians Spend Summer in Formation and Service

While summer may be a time of rest for many, the 21 men in formation for the Diocese of Saint Petersburg are continuing to grow in their call to the priesthood through ministry experiences, cultural immersion, and service opportunities.
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A June Solemnity Celebrating God’s Love for Us

May this decadent dessert remind us to keep love at the center of our hearts and our lives.

Relics of St. Padre Pio Make Stops on Tour


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Pope Leo XIV: Make Time for Prayer and Silence in the Summer

Pope Leo XIV has invited the faithful to make time for “meaningful moments of silence and prayer” during the summer.
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The Eucharist in America: 5 Centuries of Faith That Shaped a Nation

For centuries, the history of Catholicism in America has been written in the sha...
Good to Know With Father Joe

How to Keep a Strong Prayer Life No Matter the Season

Father Joe, how can I keep my prayer life strong during the summer when my routine changes? I want to stay faithful and active in my faith no matter the time of year.
Vatican/World

Five Powerful Moments of Faith at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Despite only being a little over a week into the soccer tournament, the name of Jesus has already been made known many times from several of the athletes and teams as they compete on this global stage.

Play Your Role in the Building of the Kingdom


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