The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg provided Home Makers of Hope a Community Impact Grant for $5,000.

Just as St. Thérèse of Lisieux taught us to scatter ‘little flowers’ of love through small, ordinary acts, our Church brings hope to the world– one quiet gesture, one kind word, one small act of mercy at a time.

This past March, a group of parishioners from Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon embarked on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic with an organization called Partners with La Victoria.

Father Mike Schmitz shares inspiring insights on the Real Presence and why the Mass matters ahead of the Eucharistic Encounter event coming to Tampa Bay. This interview was part of Spirit FM’s "How We See It" segment.

Through service, prayer, and community, the Good Samaritan Project continues to reveal that it’s not just about the work being done, it’s about the hearts being changed.

Across the diocese, countless men and women work behind the scenes at their parishes in various ministries, leading others to Christ.

A gathering in Tampa brought together Catholics who are supporting the Holy Land with prayers and donations.

After storms hit the area, destroying many of the tents at Tampa Hope, generous donors stepped up to cover the cost.

This House of Prayer is a place of grace, a spiritual home where souls come to seek God in silence, to be nourished by His Word, and to be strengthened by His presence.

On May 27th, Parkes offered a special blessing of the Gulf Waters with the Jubilee of Hope Cross, praying for a safe hurricane season.

Recent Clearwater Central Catholic High School graduate Herman Brames spent the summer of 2024 differently than most students.

Armed with only clean plastic bags, a pair of scissors, and a crochet hook, local ministry members are agents of substantial impact.

On Saturday, May 18, over 600 people gathered at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Riverview for the annual Altar Server Appreciation event. It was a day brimming with joy, celebration, and gratitude.

Two priests from our diocese share their experiences as chaplains for the military and the importance of honoring fallen soldiers on Memorial Day.

Families of all ages participated in the diocesan-wide Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Leo XIV on May 19th.

The annual Child and Youth Protection Catholic Leadership Conference was held in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg from May 11-14, 2025. We sat down with Michael Craig, Safe Environment Program Director to learn more about this conference.

Ada-Vera's experience as an eighth grader in the Mass buddy system has been extremely enlightening.

Eight missionaries from around the country will be in Ybor City to train local volunteers on the Street Ministry model.

The event marked a major milestone in efforts to expand housing options for low-income seniors, which is greatly needed.

On Sunday, May 4, 2025, members of the Mater Dei Giving Society gathered at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church in Safety Harbor for “BBQ with the Bishop.”

The triumph over Amendment 4

Airport chaplains bring comfort at Tampa International

Fearlessly Live our Catholic faith in today's world

Find fun in faith-filled trips and activities

On Saturday, April 19, 2025, many children and parents gathered at the San Jose Mission in Dover for Catholic Charities’ Fifth Annual Easter Baskets of p-LENT-y distribution.