Father Joseph Waters Father Joe Waters is Judicial Vicar and Censor Librorum of the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
Hope for the Weary Good to Know With Father Joe Feb 23, 2022 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 Jan 25, 2022 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 Jan 5, 2022 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 Dec 1, 2021 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 Nov 2, 2021 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 Sep 13, 2021 A couple must acknowledge tensions in the relationship. Read More
Why do bad things happen to good people? Good to Know With Father Joe Sep 8, 2021 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 Aug 30, 2021 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 Aug 2, 2021 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
Should Catholics Celebrate Halloween? Good to Know With Father Joe Fall 2024 Father Joe says: It would be better to focus not on Halloween’s origins but its current significance in our culture. Read More