“As Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, my role impacts our Diocese because we are called to be bridges and to walk together as one community that encounters Christ and Courageously Lives the Gospel within our unique traditions."

August is National Make a Will Month and brings to mind the importance of getting your affairs in order.

Munden sees a clear connection between her childhood experiences with her professional career today. What started as reading Scripture at Sunday Mass has grown into a vocation focused on communicating the mission of the Church.

Emeline McKeown knew immediately that God was opening a door for her.

From June 22 – 27, 2026, over 300 youth, young adults, and chaperones gathered at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School in Spring Hill for the Good Samaritan Project (GSP), organized by the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.

Although she has been with the Diocese of Saint Petersburg for only a few months, Doctor Keenan has eagerly embraced the Foundation's mission of connecting generous Catholics with the ministries that bring Christ's love to others.

For Robert Jurman, faith has always been a central part of his life, even before he fully understood its importance.

Spirit FM, WBVM, began in 1986 by then Bishop Thomas Larkin, and ha...

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

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.

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

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 Catholic Church in Clearwater celebrated 50 years of a vibrant and faithful community with a special Mass and reception on April 19, 2026.

On April 6, 2026, Sister Joan Carberry, OSF, was honored by the National Catholic Educational Association with the prestigious Lifetime Commitment to Catholic Education Award.

The Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle was filled to the brim with immense joy and smiling faces as hundreds of faithful from throughout the Diocese of Saint Petersburg gathered for the annual Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026.

Dozens of villagers lined up as our mission team arrived at the Star of Hope Clinic in the village of Mattamgudem in India. The state of their health left much to be desired.

When three men met during their Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) class, they didn’t imagine it would lead to a music ministry experience and a deeper faith.

At the annual Chrism Mass on Tuesday, March 31, Bishop Parkes will consecrate Sacred Chrism, a mixture of oil and balsam, that will be used for anointing during thousands of Baptisms and Confirmations throughout the coming year in local parishes.

In February 2024, Megan Mehaffey, RN, stepped into the role of Prie...

As the Lenten season continues, Catholics deepen their relationship with Christ through prayer, fasting, and acts of charity. At St. Anne Parish in Ridge Manor, one parishioner is living out this call to serve, making a meaningful impact on her community.

Lisa Mobley, archivist for the Diocese of Saint Petersburg reflects on the last 35 years as she plans for retirement later this year.

This year, the Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg is making it easier for families to find a Church to celebrate Easter Mass through an eye-catching billboard campaign.

During this sacred season of Lent, when the Church calls us to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, the families of Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School lived out these pillars of faith through a meaningful act of service at Tampa Hope.

Eleven students and two chaperones from St. Petersburg Catholic High School attended Catholic Days at the Capitol for the first time this year.

Lessons from the Camino