Father Joseph Waters Father Joe Waters is Judicial Vicar and Censor Librorum of the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
What Does the Church Teach About Meditation and Emptying Ones Mind? Good to Know With Father Joe Catholics avoid some meditation techniques because they are linked with non-Christian spiritualities. Read More
Why Can’t I Let My Daughter Wear the Dress That Makes Her Happy for Her First Communion? Good to Know With Father Joe Customs surrounding First Communion are often culturally driven. Read More
Why Does God Allow the War in Ukraine? Good to Know With Father Joe Evil's existence constantly tests faith, even for people whose belief is strong. Read More
Hope for the Weary Good to Know With Father Joe What advice do you have for those who are already so weary and hurting as we head into Lent? Read More
Non-Catholics and Communion Good to Know With Father Joe My mother-in-law is not Catholic but, when she attends Mass with us, she receives the Body of Christ. Read More
Should I wear a veil? Good to Know With Father Joe I went to a local church, and many of the ladies there wore veils. This is not regularly practiced at my parish. Read More
What does the Church teach about swear words? Good to Know With Father Joe My 6th grader came home to tell me most kids in her classes at school use bad words. Read More
What Are Indulgences All About? Good to Know With Father Joe Through indulgences, the Church helps the Christian Faithful do penance for the remission of sins. Read More
What Does the Church Teach About Dating Someone Who Is of a Different Faith? Good to Know With Father Joe A couple must acknowledge tensions in the relationship. Read More
Why do bad things happen to good people? Good to Know With Father Joe None of us, even the good person, is exempt from suffering. Read More
Is it a sin to post hurtful comments on social media? Good to Know With Father Joe Like all cultural expressions, social media needs taming. Read More
Is It True That Catholics Can Only Be Married In A Church? Good to Know With Father Joe Since God created the world and all its beauty, I’m wondering if a couple can be married outside on the beach or at a park? Read More