Father Tri’s mission in Kon Tum has led him to a special devotion for Our Lady of Mǎng Ðen, a mysterious statue with a missing nose and broken hands –– discovered by accident after the Vietnam War.

All this year, supporters of Good Counsel Camp have been working diligently behind the scenes on short and long-term projects that improve safety, security and facilities on the 144-acre property.

“It’s all about being Christ to others and making sure they are valued."

On the morning of September 26, 2025, a new statue of St. John Vianney was installed and blessed at the Cathedral School of St. Jude, calling to mind the resilience, faith, and dedication of those who were part of St. John Vianney Catholic School.

Thousands of faithful gathered at Benchmark International Arena for the Eucharistic Encounter – coming together not as individuals, but as one local Church united for a day focused on Christ’s presence in our lives and the Eucharist.

A new Community Center at Tampa Hope, a homeless shelter operated by Catholic Charities, will be a hub for empowerment and lifechanging support.

To Courageously Live the Gospel, we must trust in the Lord.

On September 2-3, clergy and lay ministers from around the Diocese of Saint Petersburg attended a workshop entitled, “Protecting Our Families from Pornography,” organized by the Office of Safe Environment.

As a response to the Jubilee Year of Hope, launched by the late Pop...

On Saturday, September 6, at 11:00 a.m., Bishop Gregory Parkes will offer a Healing Mass for Survivors of Abuse at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle for those who have been harmed by abuse as well as their loved ones.

Civic, political, and community leaders joined faith leaders to celebrate the opening of a new Catholic Charities Service Center in Citrus County on August 27, 2025.

The tragic flooding disaster in Kerr County and other parts of central and south Texas have left families and communities devastated.

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

Curt Bochantin, first year student missionary with FOCUS shares his experience with campus ministry and encourages college students to get involved with their local campus ministry.

Julian’s love for the game began early.“I’ve been playing soccer si...

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.