A year of heightened school spirit, student leadership, and campus engagement is reshaping the Saint Leo University experience, driving a significant cultural shift across the institution.

The Diocese of Saint Petersburg is grateful to share the continued growth of Tampa Hope, a ministry of Catholic Charities, with the addition of 100 new Hope Cottages unveiled on Wednesday, April 8th.

Saint Leo University will feature two distinguished leaders as commencement speakers for its 2026 graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, May 6, at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.

Tampa Catholic High School is proud to announce that Rene Zarate '77 has been named the 2026 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year and will serve as the Commencement Speaker at this year’s graduation ceremony.

Construction continues to move forward on Mater Dei Catholic School in Ruskin, marking a significant step for Catholic education in South Hillsborough County.

Saint Leo University is starting a new campus tradition with its first Spring Jam, a weeklong celebration for students culminating in a free, public festival on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Registration is now open for Saint Leo University’s 2026 summer day camps, offering hands-on opportunities for students from kindergarten through high school to build skills, explore new interests, and stay active throughout the summer.

Day for Saint Leo, the university’s annual 24-hour giving campaign, returns April 9 with an expanded emphasis on service.

They performed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in Fergus...

Saint Leo University invites the local community to attend “Breakfast with Tom Sullivan” on Friday, April 10, at 8 a.m. for a conversation on the policy environment shaping small businesses and entrepreneurship across the United States.

As the oldest Catholic university in Florida, Saint Leo University is changing that with the launch of the Benedictine Society, a new leadership giving program designed to make a Saint Leo education accessible to the next generation of Catholic leaders.

The comprehensive initiative will connect classroom learning to wor...

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Tampa Catholic High School's production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, under the student-led direction of Finn Brown ‘26, will compete at the state level against other high schools at the Straz Center on March 19.

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, over 500 men from the Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg and surrounding dioceses gathered at Higgins Hall at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Tampa for a day of prayer, learning, and brotherhood.

Saint Leo University and Albertus Magnus High School have announced a new strategic Catholic education partnership.

Dr. Thomas Humphries, professor of philosophy, theology, and religion at Saint Leo University, will be featured on the Ascension App, the nation’s leading Catholic Bible and Catechism mobile app, on February 23 as part of the Lenten season.

This past weekend, I attended Spirit FM’s Annual Women’s Conference at Christ the King Catholic Church in Tampa. It was a special day for everyone who participated.

As the new year began, St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Palm Harbor offered a meaningful opportunity for spiritual renewal through its retreat, “Letting Go of Worry in the New Year,” held on January 31, 2026.

During the National Summit, Legatus presented its annual member awards, including the 2025 Ambassador of the Year Award, which was given to Mike Guarino of the Tampa Bay Chapter.

On February 4, 2026, Catholic judges, attorneys, and public servants from across the Tampa Bay area gathered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Tampa for the annual Red Mass, a special tradition that blends faith and law in a profoundly powerful way.

Men from around the diocese are invited to attend the 16th Annual Tampa Bay Men’s Conference on Saturday, February 14th, at Higgins Hall at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Tampa.

Saint Leo University will host its Spring Open House on Saturday, February 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., welcoming prospective high school and transfer students and their families.

Many throughout the Diocese of Saint Petersburg are familiar with Bishop Emeritus Robert Lynch and his ongoing presence at their parish and diocesan events.

Saint Leo University Athletics will host its first-ever Lions Bash, sponsored by AdventHealth Dade City, on Saturday, February 28.