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Local Catholic Organizations Provide Food Assistance to Those in Need

Local individuals and families throughout the Diocese of Saint Petersburg often seek food assistance when facing hardship. In response, parish communities collect non-perishable food donations to support local outreach efforts.
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Giving Thanks by Giving Back: Join Us for Mercy Week

Join us in a special week of Courageously Living the Gospel as we mark Mercy Week in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
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U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration from Plenary Assembly in Baltimore

The Church’s teaching rests on the foundational concern for the human person, as created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27).
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Faith in Action: Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School Spreads Hope

Families came together in compassion and mercy — raising funds for the school’s service projects while also spreading hope to those who are suffering.

The Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle Celebrates 75 Years of Faith, Growth, and Community


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African Mass: Living Stones to Transform the World

Unique outfits, vibrant hues, and music styles infrequently heard at many of our diocesan churches welcomed people of all backgrounds, cultures, and origins to celebrate African Catholic culture within our diocese at a special Mass.
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Local Medical Professionals Gather in Prayer

The annual White Mass for healthcare professionals in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg was held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Our Lady Queen of Angels Chapel at Christ the King Catholic Church in Tampa.
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Catholic Priest’s Podcast Earns Global Recognition

He has persevered with weekly production even though an illness almost silenced him.
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Local Vietnamese Community Will Celebrate Culture and Faith November 21-23

All are invited to this unique, free festival that will focus on "50 Years of Gratitude and Hope” celebrating the journey of faith of Vietnamese Catholics to the U.S.

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‘Adorare’ Brings Community Together for Vocations

Encouraged by a desire for prayer and a longing for vocations, over 500 faithful from throughout the Diocese took the time to pray during an event titled Adorare at Our Lady’s Chapel at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg.
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Upcoming Retreat Seeks to Inspire during the Advent Season

As Christmas gets closer, the holiday hustle begins. But St. Frances Cabrini Parish in Spring Hill has an opportunity for local Catholics to savor the season of Advent at a retreat on Saturday, December 6.
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Join Us in Celebrating Religious Jubilarians

All are welcome to join us for the Annual Religious Jubilee Mass on November 15, 2025. Bishop Gregory Parkes will celebrate the Religious Jubilee Mass at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg.
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Your Journey to Holiness

The Catholic Church has recently celebrated All Saints’ Day, one of the holiest days in the Roman Catholic calendar. The Saints are our intercessors, spiritual companions, and guides—working for us from heaven.

A Synodal Church Evangelizes Better, Works Together for Justice, Pope Says


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