Skip to main content

The Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg

gulf coast catholic

Main St. Petersburg

  • About
  • Courageously Living
    • Courageously Living
    • Be Courageous Daily Reflections
  • Your Life
    • Culture
    • Marriage
    • Media Technology
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
    • Vocations
  • Your Faith
    • From the Bishop
    • Catholic 101
    • En Espanol
    • Father Joe
    • Grow as a Disciple
    • Saint of the Month
  • News
    • Local
    • National
    • Vatican/World
    • Issues
  • Contact
  • Donate

Courageously Living

  • Courageously Living
  • Be Courageous Daily Reflections

YOUR LIFE

  • Culture
  • Marriage
  • Media Technology
  • Parenting
  • Relationships
  • Vocations

YOUR FAITH

  • From the Bishop
  • Catholic 101
  • En Espanol
  • Father Joe
  • Grow as a Disciple
  • Saint of the Month

NEWS

  • Local
  • National
  • Vatican/World
  • Issues
Search

Courageously Living

Courageously Living

Serving God and Each Other

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, faithful Catholics from 70 parishes and missions in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg were honored for extraordinary service that is impacting the faith life of our communities.
Courageously Living

Fellowship and an Invitation to Serve

Sacred Heart Parish in Dade City held its first Ministry Fair in decades the weekend of October 25-26, 2025.
Local News

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

“The legacy of St. Jude is the people who went before us and built the church for us."
Courageously Living

A Converted Heart

Local Catholic Jeff Joaquin underwent transformation and growth through God's grace, resulting in a conversion of heart. He now promotes a culture of life and recently released a documentary.

Faith in Action: Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School Spreads Hope


More
Courageously Living

Your Life

Vocations

Catholic Priest’s Podcast Earns Global Recognition

He has persevered with weekly production even though an illness almost silenced him.
Local News

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.
Local News

Thy Kingdom Come: Catholic Student Union at the University of South Florida Holds Record Fall Retreat

The biggest Fall retreat in USF Catholic Student Union (CSU) history kicked off on Friday, October 11.
Local News

Public Invited to Join Saint Leo University in Celebration of Veterans Appreciation Month

The public is invited to join Saint Leo University in honoring our veterans throughout November with events that celebrate their service, sacrifice, and strength.

Option for the Poor and Vulnerable


More
Your Life

Your Faith

Vocations

National Vocation Awareness Week Offers Opportunity for Adoration

During this important time in the Catholic Church, the Diocese of Saint Petersburg Office of Vocations and Elisheba House are offering a special prayer opportunity for vocations. All are invited to attend Adorare November 6-7, 2025, at Our Lady’s Chapel.
Catholic 101

“The Source” and “Summit” Provide Opportunities for Community and Sacraments

Young adults within the Church seek opportunities to be fed – not only mentally through community – but spiritually through the sacraments.
Grow as a Disciple of Jesus

A Prayer for Peace

One thing I have learned is that the Rosary is prayed in the context of a relationship. When I bring my whole self to prayer and open my heart to hear what God wants to share with me, each bead in my hand becomes an encounter. This is a living prayer.
Vatican/World

Thousands of Pilgrims Join Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square to Pray the Rosary for Peace

Tens of thousands of people joined Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday to pray for peace in the world.

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


More
Your Faith

Subscribe

 

Live your best Catholic life!  Sign up for our free e-newsletter, the Wednesday Wave, to receive a summary of the most important stories on our website. It’s free and sent via email or text message every week. You can unsubscribe at any time. (But we hope you won’t.)

Follow Us

 

The official news website and magazine for Catholics in West Central Florida is now available on Instagram. Follow @GulfCoastCatholic on Instagram to see the latest on what’s happening in our community, and what people are talking about. We cover your faith, your life, and your stories.

 

 

Links

  • Business and Ministry Directory
  • Contact Us
  • Diocese of Saint Petersburg
  • Donate
  • Events
  • Find a Parish
  • Find a School
  • Spirit FM 90.5

 

Diocese of Saint Petersburg  |  6363 9th Ave. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Contact Us at communicate@dosp.org  | Copyright ©  2023
 

This website is supported through gifts to the Catholic Ministry Appeal!

 

Subscribe to our newsletter! Fill out the form below to receive regular updates from the Diocese of St. Petersburg.