Courageously Living

Appeal Gains Momentum
In response to strong testimonials and homilies, more than 5,000 have already made a commitment to the Catholic Ministry Appeal.
“Stand in the Gap”: Protecting those Most Vulnerable
Packing Sacred Heart Catholic Church in downtown Tampa, over 1,000 gathered for the Tampa Bay March for Life on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Quick to Forget
How can we “open our eyes and ears,” even wider, to notice God’s goodness toward us?
Coming Home: A Teacher’s Journey Back to Her Alma Mater
“Coming back to St. Paul Catholic School as a teacher is very surreal,” said Ms. Isabelle Poole, a fourth-grade math and science teacher. “I’m working with some of the teachers who taught me. It feels like a full-circle moment.”

Gifted a miracle
Your Life

Celebrating the Local History of Black Americans
As we celebrate Black History Month, it is important to recognize the rich and enduring legacy of Black Americans in the Tampa Bay area, particularly within the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
Local Judges and Lawyers Humble Themselves Before God
On February 11th, local judges and attorneys gathered for the Red Mass at Christ the King Parish, in Tampa to give honor and praise to Jesus and seek the Lord’s guidance and blessing upon their lives.
Living With Spirit During Catholic Schools Week
Spirit FM 90.5, a radio ministry of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg, participated in Catholic Schools Week by visiting various Catholic schools within the diocese January 26 through February 1, 2025.
On-site Telehealth Removes Obstacles for Homeless
On-site telehealth at Tampa Hope provides medical care to residents.

Saint Leo University Celebrates Grand Opening of New Nursing Program Floor in Benedictine Hall
Your Faith

Keeping God First: Jubilarians Share Key to Successful Marriages
Representing 12,133 combined years of marriage and 50 parishes, nearly 250 jubilarian couples celebrating 25 years or 50+ years of marriage gathered at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle for the annual Marriage Jubilee Mass on February 9th.
Men’s Conference: Knowing, Defending, and Evangelizing our Faith
All Catholic men are invited to attend the 15th Annual Tampa Bay Men’s Conference on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Tampa.
What Are Indulgences?
Fr. Joe, during the Jubilee Year, there seems to be a lot of talk about indulgences. Weren’t indulgences one of the causes of the Protestant Reformation? What is the Catholic teaching on indulgences, and how do I get an indulgence?
The Pope Asked Me a Question
Pope Francis started off with wonderful encouragement: “Your work is one that builds up society and the Church and brings everyone forward, as long as it’s true.”
