Courageously Living
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
Each year, Teacher Appreciation Week provides an opportunity to recognize the educators who shape the lives of children. This year, Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8, 2026.
Faith and Hope Prison Ministry Brings Support to Families of Incarcerated
Following the incarceration of his son in December of 2025, Dave Arnold was inspired to start a ministry, based out of St. Paul Catholic Church in Tampa, centered on supporting the families of those who are incarcerated.
St. Catherine of Siena Parish Celebrates 50-Year Legacy
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Clearwater celebrated 50 years of a vibrant and faithful community with a special Mass and reception on April 19, 2026.
Diocese of Saint Petersburg Celebrates Expansion of Tampa Hope with 100 New Cottages
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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
As incense filled the air and family, friends, and fellow seminarians gathered, joy was evident in the church as Mark DeSio, a seminarian for the Diocese of Saint Petersburg, was ordained to the transitional diaconate.
Rejoicing with Mary in May
Mary responds to Elizabeth’s exhortation with a song of praise and thanksgiving to God, and her words have become a prayer that Christians around the world now pray as part of the Liturgy of the Hours, although it can be recited or sung at any time.
St. Peter the Apostle Parish Breaks Ground on New Church
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Celebrating the Birthday of the Church on Pentecost
The Feast of Pentecost is often overlooked as simply a moment in time when the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary. However, it goes deeper and carries meaning into the life of the Church.
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.
Crowning Our Blessed Mother
Each May, Catholic communities around the world celebrate a longstanding tradition known as May Crowning — a devotional ceremony honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Queen of Heaven and Mother of the Church.
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.
