Courageously Living

“Stand in the Gap”: Protecting those Most Vulnerable
Packing Sacred Heart Catholic Church in downtown Tampa, over 1,000 gathered for the Tampa Bay March for Life on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Coming Home: A Teacher’s Journey Back to Her Alma Mater
“Coming back to St. Paul Catholic School as a teacher is very surreal,” said Ms. Isabelle Poole, a fourth-grade math and science teacher. “I’m working with some of the teachers who taught me. It feels like a full-circle moment.”
Sharing God's Light
Are you a light in our dark world? We constantly pray for God to shine forth amid the craziness of humanity. Why can't He shine forth through you?
Thankful for a Year of Generosity
Throughout 2024, generosity was consistently demonstrated over and over through faithful parishioners as well as those assisting from afar.

Gifted a miracle
Your Life

Living With Spirit During Catholic Schools Week
Spirit FM 90.5, a radio ministry of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg, participated in Catholic Schools Week by visiting various Catholic schools within the diocese January 26 through February 1, 2025.
On-site Telehealth Removes Obstacles for Homeless
On-site telehealth at Tampa Hope provides medical care to residents.
Behind the Scenes at TobyMac’s Hits Deep 2025 Tour
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, the cheers were transformed into praise for the Lord as TobyMac’s Hits Deep 2025 Tour kicked off its Tampa concert.
Master Planning Begins at Our Lady of Good Counsel Camp
The goal is to enhance nearly every aspect of camp Life, from facilities to food, from property to programming.

Building a Civilization of Love and Life
Your Faith

Celebrating National Marriage Week: A Call to Strengthen the Sacrament of Marriage
National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) is a special time to reflect on the beauty and importance of the sacrament of marriage. This year’s theme, “Marriage: Source of Hope, Spring of Renewal.
Standing Room Only: Faithful Catholics Pack the Cathedral for the Opening Mass of the Jubilee Year
Hundreds of people stood outside and reverently watched as an altar server held up the cross that was selected as the Jubilee Cross.
What Are Indulgences?
Fr. Joe, during the Jubilee Year, there seems to be a lot of talk about indulgences. Weren’t indulgences one of the causes of the Protestant Reformation? What is the Catholic teaching on indulgences, and how do I get an indulgence?
The Pope Asked Me a Question
Pope Francis started off with wonderful encouragement: “Your work is one that builds up society and the Church and brings everyone forward, as long as it’s true.”
