In a joyful celebration, Bishop Gregory Parkes along with 1,000 collective priests, deacons, seminarians, and parishioners from around the diocese, packed the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle on April 15, 2025, for the Chrism Mass.

We are now just over halfway through the 2025 Lenten season. With two weeks remaining until Holy Week and Easter, it is important for Catholics to look ahead and prepare for those significant days in the Church.

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, over 100 women gathered for Spirit FM’s Spring Women of Worth Event at The Bailey Center on the campus of Christ the King Catholic Church.

It’s a beloved tradition that happens each Easter. Children search for hidden eggs, and families search for a church for an Easter service. 

Find the answers to some frequently-asked questions about the 2025 Eucharistic Encounter.

All are welcome to attend a special opportunity to deepen their relationship with Mary by attending the Marian Congress from 7:30am – 4:00pm on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in St. Petersburg.

Inspired by Bishop Parkes’ introduction of Carlo Acutis to school children during visits in 2024, Father Bob Romaine made it a point to continue to spread the message of the young saint-to-be to members of his parishes.

Last week, registration officially opened for the 2025 Eucharistic Encounter on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Amalie Arena in Tampa. Within the first week, more than 5,500 have signed up.

Saint Leo University students say they are committing to nurturing their relationship with God this Lenten season, as they joined with faculty, staff, and the public on Ash Wednesday.

On Saturday, March 1, 2025, around 500 men ages 13 and up gathered in Higgins Hall at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Tampa for the 15th Annual Tampa Bay Men’s Conference held by Suncoast Catholic Ministries.

Sunday’s ceremony marked the first time in 45 years that every scouting organization in the Diocese was represented at one unified event.

Lent is that concentrated time each year, when we intentionally and deliberately choose to be led by the Holy Spirit into the desert of Renewal & Restoration.

Father Peter Okojie has a passion for his faith and for sharing the Gospel message via the digital tools of our time.

All Catholic men are invited to attend the 15th Annual Tampa Bay Men’s Conference on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Tampa.

Hundreds of people stood outside and reverently watched as an altar server held up the cross that was selected as the Jubilee Cross.

Pope Francis started off with wonderful encouragement: “Your work is one that builds up society and the Church and brings everyone forward, as long as it’s true.”

SEEK, an annual conference organized by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), draws tens of thousands of people each January, primarily college students and high school seniors.

Catholics will receive a Plenary Indulgence from Pope Francis for participating in the Opening Mass and completing the normal prayers and practices.

Catholics may receive a Plenary Indulgence for visiting these sacred sites.

A Call to Conversion: Courageously Living the Gospel is rich with ideas for courageous new year’s resolutions.

All are invited to participate in the Jubilee of Hope within the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.

In the midst of resolutions and goals while living in a nonstop world, we have to remember that we are made for rest.

Aaron Alvarez discusses his family's commitment to the initiative and how volunteering not only benefits the children in need but also strengthens his family's bond.

The Diocese of Saint Petersburg is inviting all Catholics to have a role in participating and promoting the Jubilee Year and all the related activities, pilgrimages, and events.

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