Courageously Living
Forty Years of Living with Spirit
Spirit FM, WBVM, began in 1986 by then Bishop Thomas Larkin, and has touched lives ever since. “40 years ago this morning, Bishop Thomas Larkin spoke the first words on the radio station,” said ...
A Statement on Magnifica Humanitas
As we prayerfully reflect on our Holy Fathers words, may we be united in this important work of proclaiming the perennial truth of Jesus Christ amid the “new things” we face today.
Two Priests Join Diocesan Family
Today, the Diocese of Saint Petersburg joyfully welcomed two priests into the diocesan family as Bishop Gregory Parkes accepted the Oath of Permanence from Father Andrew Burns and Father Francisco Hernandez.
Recognizing Young People's Service to the Church
On Saturday, May 16, the Office of Vocations hosted an Altar Server Appreciation Event at St. Paul Parish in Tampa with about 800 people in attendance, including altar servers, priests, families, and parish communities from across the Diocese of Saint Pet
Celebrating Teachers with Gratitude
Your Life
Relics of St. Padre Pio Make Stops on Tour
In partnership with the National Centre for Padre Pio, two local parishes hosted a period of veneration of relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio.
Witness at Work: Behind the Mission with Megan Brendum
Megan Brendum’s journey to the Catholic faith began through a quiet calling that grew stronger after becoming a mother. Today, that journey continues to shape both her personal life and her work as Associate Comptroller for the Diocese of Saint Petersburg
Young Catholic Professionals Tampa Puts Faith into Action
Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Tampa was proud to put together a team of 12 members to participate in Paint Your Heart Out Tampa Annual Paint Day
New Bell Tower Marks Milestone at Prince of Peace
On Sunday, May 10, Prince of Peace Parish in Sun City Center celebrated a special Mass and the blessing of their new parish bell tower.
Transitional Diaconate Ordination Marks Milestone on Path to Priesthood
Your Faith
Grace
Explore the unmerited gift of God’s own life and how His "grace upon grace" bridges the infinite gap to transform us into adopted children of the Father.
Asking Mary's Intercession All Year Long
As we come to the conclusion of May, which is the month of Mary, it is not the end of our devotion and relationship with her. This is an opportunity to find a devotion to carry with us even beyond the end of the month.
Eighth Annual Marian Congress Connects Participants with Sorrows of Mary
On Saturday, May 16, the Diocese of Saint Petersburg celebrated its eighth annual Marian Congress in honor of Bishop Parkes’ consecration of the Diocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Mary as a Model of Motherhood
As we look ahead to Mother’s Day on May 10, 2026, we are invited to reflect on this celebration, not only in a cultural sense, but also through the richness of our Catholic faith.
