Courageously Living
What's Her Story? Kelly Wietholter
Local young adult Kelly Wietholter will be entering The Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ next month. Get to know her and her story!
Mercy on a Mission: Spreading Hope Beyond Borders
This past March, a group of parishioners from Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon embarked on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic with an organization called Partners with La Victoria.
Good Samaritan Project: More Than Service
Through service, prayer, and community, the Good Samaritan Project continues to reveal that it’s not just about the work being done, it’s about the hearts being changed.
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.
Bishop Gregory Parkes Issues Statement on Current Immigration Crisis
Your Life
Father Mike Schmitz Reflects on the Eucharist ahead of Eucharistic Encounter
Father Mike Schmitz shares inspiring insights on the Real Presence and why the Mass matters ahead of the Eucharistic Encounter event coming to Tampa Bay. This interview was part of Spirit FM’s "How We See It" segment.
A Breath of Fresh Air: Yvonne Nellum Reflects on Black Catholic Identity at the 2025 Lyke Conference
Amid the vibrant sounds of gospel music, spirited preaching, and communal prayer, Yvonne Nellum discovered something deeply powerful at the recent 2025 Lyke Conference: belonging.
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.
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.
Themes of Catholic Social Teaching
Your Faith
Bishop Parkes Celebrates Mass in Tampa for International Conference
He encouraged participants to seek silence to hear the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
My Priest Was Moved – Now What?
I really love the priests at my parish but one of them was moved to a new church this month. Why do we move priests? How do I adapt to a new priest I don’t know after years of developing a relationship with the one we had?
What's His Story? Meet Father Xavy Castro
Father Elixavier "Xavy" Castro is now serving as the Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Saint Petersburg. Get to know our new Director!
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.
