Since 1998, the Diocese of Saint Petersburg has honored one priest annually who best exemplifies selfless and dedicated service to the people of God.

“For 100 years, Saint Cecilia has been a gathering place for those to connect with God, to get comfort, to get strength, to get wisdom, to spread God's love throughout this city. 

Preparations for Courageously Living the Gospel: A Call to Conversion, the new 2025-2029 Pastoral Plan for the Diocese of Saint Petersburg are underway. 

The pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima travels to bring a message of hope, peace, and salvation to the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.

The 2024 Catholic Ministry Appeal hit two milestones to celebrate: St. Paul Parish in St. Petersburg became the 29th parish to surpass their individual goal, and overall gifts to this year’s appeal surpassed more than the $9 million goal.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Dunedin honored the brave men and women who have selflessly served the country in a heartfelt Veterans Day ceremony on November 11.

The Knights of Columbus announced today that its local councils have helped to donate more than $100 million directly to seminarians, postulants and novices through its Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP).

The African priests of the diocese met with Bishop Gregory Parkes to discuss the spiritual care of the members of the local African community and establish chaplains.

One hundred years since its founding, the community of St. Cecelia Parish is giving thanks for the faith and the perseverance that has carried them through the last century.

We will continue to proclaim in our churches and in the public square the value of every human life.

New this year will be a Eucharistic Procession with participants to pray for all those impacted by Hurricane Helene and Milton.

Bob and Colleen Geiger, a family from Pennsylvania who also have a home in St. Petersburg, collected donations to bring to the Diocese to aid in hurricane relief.

A five-year strategic pastoral plan was announced on October 27th to a crowd of nearly 600 Catholics who gathered at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg.

A special Giving from the Heart drive-thru donation event has been scheduled for Saturday, November 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. to address the medium and long-term needs of families continuing their recovery processes.

The church building has been unable to reopen since Hurricane Helene caused serious damage.

Honorees Include Retired Assistant Principal, Mrs. Virginia Blenke

Bishop Gregory Parkes announced that the Andrew P. Caneza Family Foundation has donated $50,000 to the Diocese of Saint Petersburg Disaster Relief Fund to assist in post-hurricane recovery efforts.

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"Our vocation is to be good stewards of God’s blessings here on earth," said Father Erwin Belgica.

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg is organizing a supply drive from October 16, 2024 – November 1, 2024 to assist those affected by the storms.

St. John Vianney's faculty, staff, and students have been temporarily relocated across three locations to ensure continued learning.

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Anxiety and fear often arise when the unexpected occurs, especially during back-to-back natural disasters. Florida has endured immense devastation over the past few weeks. However, one clear lesson has emerged: in times of trial, we are stronger together.

Catholic Charities has teamed up with Pinellas County and the Diocese of St. Petersburg to create a temporary shelter at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church.

St. Raphael Parish has been coordinating a relief effort and is in need of volunteers. They are focusing on 9 initiatives to serve all of the souls in the community with dignity.