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A Lifetime Committed to Catholic Education

On April 6, 2026, Sister Joan Carberry, OSF, was honored by the National Catholic Educational Association with the prestigious Lifetime Commitment to Catholic Education Award.
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St. Catherine of Siena Parish Celebrates 50-Year Legacy

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Clearwater celebrated 50 years of a vibrant and faithful community with a special Mass and reception on April 19, 2026.
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Diocese of Saint Petersburg Celebrates Expansion of Tampa Hope with 100 New Cottages

The Diocese of Saint Petersburg is grateful to share the continued growth of Tampa Hope, a ministry of Catholic Charities, with the addition of 100 new Hope Cottages unveiled on Wednesday, April 8th.
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Celebrating Easter Beyond Easter Sunday

As Catholics, the statement “Happy Easter” is not reserved for just Easter Sunday, as Easter is not merely one day, but an entire season.

Divine Mercy Sunday: A Gift of Hope and Healing


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Miriam Dinner Assists Women in Discerning Their Vocation

To assist women who are discerning God’s call in their lives, the Diocese of Saint Petersburg hosted its first Miriam Dinner of the year on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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Time & Talent: A Treasured Gift to Give

At Tampa Catholic High School, dedicated adults generously share their time and God-given talents, extending the school’s impact far beyond what might seem possible.
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Community Invited to Inaugural Saint Leo University Spring Jam Festival, April 25

Saint Leo University is starting a new campus tradition with its first Spring Jam, a weeklong celebration for students culminating in a free, public festival on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Mater Dei Catholic School Brings a New Vision of Faith and Learning to Ruskin

Construction continues to move forward on Mater Dei Catholic School in Ruskin, marking a significant step for Catholic education in South Hillsborough County.

Saint Leo University Offering Summer Day Camps to Keep Youngsters Learning, Active


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Recognizing Spiritual Leaders on Good Shepherd Sunday

Each year, Catholics celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, a title given because the Gospel and psalm are focused on Christ as the Good Shepherd. This year, Good Shepherd Sunday is April 26, 2026.
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Pray for An Increase in Vocations

Each year on the fourth Sunday of Easter, the Church celebrates World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
Grow as a Disciple of Jesus

Easter Lessons From My Years Fishing

Looking back now, I realize that fishing taught me something about faith, something the disciples themselves experienced after the Resurrection.

Venerable Fulton Sheen Beatification Set for Sept. 24 in St. Louis

The Vatican announced that Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified on Sept. 24 in St. Louis.

Pope Leo XIV Urges Angola’s Young People to Build a World Free of War, Injustice, and Poverty


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