Courageously Living

The Deep Importance of Memorial Day
Two priests from our diocese share their experiences as chaplains for the military and the importance of honoring fallen soldiers on Memorial Day.
From Trash to Comfort
Armed with only clean plastic bags, a pair of scissors, and a crochet hook, local ministry members are agents of substantial impact.
Buddy System Allows Students to Lead Each Other in Faith
Ada-Vera's experience as an eighth grader in the Mass buddy system has been extremely enlightening.
New “Street Ministry” is Introduced in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg
Eight missionaries from around the country will be in Ybor City to train local volunteers on the Street Ministry model.

Called to Serve: Altar Server Appreciation
Your Life

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.
Sharing Jesus: Six simple ways to deepen Eucharistic reverence
How do I live what we believe as a Church? Father Connor Penn presents six ways to deepen Eucharistic reverence.

Celebration Time!
Your Faith

A Summer Pilgrimage with Bishop Parkes
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Parishioners Filled with Hope for New Pope
Families of all ages participated in the diocesan-wide Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Leo XIV on May 19th.
Local Catholics Share Connections to New Pope
As the Church rejoices and learns more about Pope Leo XIV, a man born and raised in the Chicago area and who spent 20 years of his life serving as a missionary priest in Peru, members of the diocese are finding connections.
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy
With these words, we joyfully greet our Blessed Mother, offering heartfelt gratitude for her humble and courageous yes to the Father's will—to become the mother of the Son of God.
