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Grow as a Disciple of Jesus

The Gift of Presence: Bringing Christ to the Homebound

“Behold the Lamb of God.”
Courageously Living

Celebrating Catholic Education Throughout the Diocese

Annually, National Catholic Schools Week is dedicated to promoting and celebrating Catholic education throughout the country during the last week of January.
Parenting

The Lasting Gifts of Catholic Education

Catholic Schools Week is in January each year, so it’s the perfect time to highlight some of the fruits of Catholic education in our journey to raise saints.
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Christ the King Installs Florida Martyrs Commemorative Markers

As part of Christ the King's expansion project, a redesigned entrance was dedicated to the Florida Martyrs and granite pillars were added, honoring these heroic witnesses of faith.

Father Chuck Dornquast Installed as St. Lawrence Catholic Church’s Sixth Pastor


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Celebrating the New Year with a Cultural Tradition

On Friday, January 30, 2026, Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Parish joyfully celebrated the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, welcoming the Year of the Horse— a symbol of forward momentum, renewal, vitality, and hope for the year ahead.
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Bishop Emeritus Robert Lynch Celebrates 30 Years of Episcopal Ordination

Many throughout the Diocese of Saint Petersburg are familiar with Bishop Emeritus Robert Lynch and his ongoing presence at their parish and diocesan events.
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All are Invited to Spanish Mass of Healing for Survivors of Abuse

All are invited to a Spanish Mass of Healing for Survivors of Abuse on February 6, 2026, at 7:00pm at Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon, starting with the rosary at 6:30pm.
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Inspiring Youth to Consider God's Call

Focus 11, a yearly four-day event organized by the Office of Vocations, helps to provide the opportunity for sixth-grade students across our diocese to encounter the Lord and consider God’s plan for their lives.

When Grief Meets Grace: The Gift of Life, Even in Loss


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Strengthened to Live as Witnesses to Christ

One of the most misunderstood sacraments, Confirmation is often heralded as a graduation, signifying entry into adulthood in the faith, or even viewed as the end of the faith life entirely. These view...
Grow as a Disciple of Jesus

Month of the Holy Family

The month of February is dedicated to the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, a Catholic tradition dating back to the 17th century. The simple household in the humble town of Nazareth shows us a model of the perfect family.
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Formed to Serve: Diocesan Liturgical Leadership Training

“It is a blessing to be able to gather, learn from one another, and be refreshed in the beauty of the Liturgy,” shared a parish liturgy leader following a recent diocesan training.
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Annual Eucharistic Procession Unites Faithful

Sacred Heart Parish in Dade City held its second annual Eucharistic Procession on Sunday, January 4, 2026, after the 10:30am Mass.

Pope Leo XIV Says God is Found in Humble Places, Not in Prestige


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