Bishop Parkes presented Father James Johnson with the 2023 Father Luis de Cancer Distinguished Priestly Service Award.

"I have often said that growing up in Tampa, we could be found either at St. Lawrence Catholic Church or the bowling alley."

Get to know the eight men who will be ordained as permanent deacons on October 14th.

For eight years, Father Chuck Dornquast has served as “team priest” for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

One day, while in adoration in front of the Holy Eucharist, he heard the calling to discern the vocation to religious life.

For many, it’s not easy to find that perfect job.

Learn about Sister April Marie Josefina Candelaria who professed her vows to the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament on April 12, 2023. 

Here are five moments when the congregation of close to 800 people spontaneously cheered and clapped in pure joy and celebration

St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary joyfully celebrated its Commencement Ceremony on May 11, 2023, which concluded the 2022–2023 formation year.

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In the midst of His exhortations and rebukes of the seven Churches,...

After many years of preparation through prayer, study and discernment, Deacon Galvan is ready to be ordained into to the priesthood.

“I had been building up a pretty good life. Until there came a point where I just didn't see myself doing what I was doing and being fulfilled for the next forty years of my life,”

An Interview with Deacon Christian Galvan, Your Future Priest We a...

We are pleased to share the background stories of our Jubilarians ...

On March 25, Bishop Gregory Parkes will install Father Rojas as pastor of St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Dade City.

25 YEARS: Rev. Richard C. Hermes, S.J. ...

The diaconate is a vocational call to serve the Church.

“We pray for Father and his commitment to the priesthood as he continues his vocation and his journey to serve Christ.”

In the Catholic world we encounter women and men who have chosen to live radically different lives.

Mission is not limited to third-world countries, but rather all of us have a mission field in which we can find Christ each day in those who are hurting, or hungering for peace.

St. John Paul II once said that “every Christian is called to become a strong athlete of Christ — that is, a faithful and courageous witness to his Gospel.”

While living with your brothers can obviously be challenging at times, it is a formative experience that teaches you more about yourself and how to relate better to others.

The annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection in parishes throughout the diocese

Over 800 sixth graders from across the Tampa Bay area traveled to Saint Leo Abbey in Pasco County.