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Vocations

Responding to God’s Call

For seminarian Ben Kieler, the call toward priesthood was something he felt early, but it required a reversion to the faith, a strengthened relationship with the Lord, and time discerning in order for him to consider entering seminary.
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Living Lives of Service

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, leaders from 69 of the parishes and missions in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg were honored for their service in our parish communities.
From Bishop Parkes

A Statement on the Passing of Bishop Frank J. Dewane

Today I received the sad news of the passing of my fellow bishop, Bishop Frank J. Dewane, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Venice.
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Witness at Work: Behind the Mission with Jorge Montenegro

Meet Jorge Montenegro, the new Diocesan Financial Officer of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.

Join Bishop Parkes in Praying for Pope Leo XIV


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Examples of Holiness During Black Catholic History Month

November has been celebrated as Black Catholic History Month in the United States since 1990. It was then that the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus of the United States established this month to celebrate the history and heritage of Black Catholics.
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Bishops Place Friendly World Series Wager

The competition between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays has brought two Catholic leaders together for a World Series wager that benefits those in need.
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Join Bishop Parkes in Remembering the Faithful Departed

All are welcome to attend a special Mass on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 10:00 am, at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.
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Todd Schuelke’s Journey Home to Tampa Hope

“Walking back in felt like coming home."

The Lakota Foundation: A Lasting Legacy in Catholic Education


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Relic Visit Inspires Faithful to Draw Closer to the Sacred Heart

On October 29 and 30, 2026, St. Timothy Catholic Church in Lutz hosted the relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, a French nun and visionary to whom Christ appeared and revealed His Sacred Heart.
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Ordination 2027

Deacon Mark will be ordained to the priesthood May 15, 2027. Tyler, Vincent, and Reinaldo will be ordained to the transitional diaconate in April of 2027.
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A Model and Inspiration: Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen Part 2

In part two of her two-part series on the Beatification of Fulton Sheen, Brittany DeHaan shares about the example and impact that his life and beatification have on Catholics today.
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Sharing Christ through Media: Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen Part 1

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was beatified on September 24, 2026. In part one of this two-part series, Brittany DeHaan shares about her experience attending.

Step Out in Faith and Discover God's Will


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