Diocese of St. Pete

Est. in 1968, we serve more than 480,000 Catholics, (more than 303,000 whom are registered) along FL's Gulf Coast in Tampa Bay area & north #CourageouslyLiving

[Diocese of St. Pete @DioStPete]

It's #CatholicSchoolsWeek! In honor of this celebration, our diocesan Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Chris Pastura, participated in a Q&A to provide a big-picture overview of Catholic education in our area. #CourageouslyLiving #GulfCoastCatholic ⬇️ ⬇️
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[Diocese of St. Pete @DioStPete]

Gustavo Facio's life changed forever following a tragic accident while he was working at a construction site when he was 21 years old. Click the link below to read how Gustavo found meaning through suffering. #CourageouslyLiving #GulfCoastCatholic ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/JFkH4bTv2h

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@CCharitiesDOSP reps spoke about the @DioStPete Catholic Ministry Appeal. The goal: fund ministries to bring our faith to life & have a positive impact in our communities as called to by Jesus Christ. Learn more: https://t.co/Mp4gI2mftQ

#Appeal #Catholic #Ministry #Jesus #Christ

[Diocese of St. Pete @DioStPete]

Happy New Year! As the new year begins and new resolutions are made, have you wondered how you can become your best self in the light of a new year? Click below to read more! #CourageouslyLiving  https://t.co/KUon1ugfaS

[Diocese of St. Pete @DioStPete]

Christmas is far from over! Are you wondering how you can keep the Christmas joy going? Fr. Joe Waters gives insight into the simple ways to celebrate the season of Christmas. #CourageouslyLiving #GulfCoastCatholic https://t.co/jAjDczF6iJ

[Diocese of St. Pete @DioStPete]

Have you ever thought about adoption? Local Catholics share their adoption story, and what the process was like. #CourageouslyLiving #GulfCoastCatholic ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/cRRmOQfBwC

[Diocese of St. Pete @DioStPete]

News reports tend to highlight divisions between religious groups. But recently, local religious leaders hosted events to build bridges of understanding and dialogue. #CourageouslyLiving https://t.co/jrqoQyrB7G

[Diocese of St. Pete @DioStPete]

Christ is born! We hope everyone has a blessed and joyful Christmas. Do you have a Nativity scene in your home? Bishop Parkes speaks about this beautiful Christmas tradition and how it reminds us of God’s great love for us through Jesus Christ.   

#CourageouslyLiving

[Diocese of St. Pete @DioStPete]

A group of believers from St. John the Vianney Parish gathered at a local park to publicly pray and give witness to their faith. Parishioners, clergy, and religious prayed the Rosary to remind people of the true reason for the season. #CourageouslyLiving
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[Diocese of St. Pete @DioStPete]

Focus 11 is a day for Sixth graders from Catholic schools across the Diocese of St. Petersburg to spend time at Saint Leo Benedictine Abbey to experience a day of praying for and learning about vocations. Click below to learn more! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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[Diocese of St. Pete @DioStPete]

To honor the 800th Anniversary of the first crèche assembled by St. Francis of Assisi, the Franciscan Friars of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Downtown Tampa will distribute 800 Nativity ornaments to the public! #CourageouslyLiving #GulfCoastCatholic ⬇️
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[Diocese of St. Pete @DioStPete]

Catholics will be able to receive a plenary indulgence from Dec. 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to Feb. 2, 2024, the feast of the Presentation in the Temple of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Learn how! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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[Diocese of St. Pete @DioStPete]

Did YOU know?! As a family, you can bless your Advent wreath as we begin this liturgical season. #CourageouslyLiving #GulfCoastCatholic #GCCContent #Advent #UnwraptheSpirit
Click the link below to learn more! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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[Diocese of St. Pete @DioStPete]

Yesterday was the First Sunday of Advent! Click the link in below to learn about the meanings and traditions behind this season of preparation. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
#CourageouslyLiving #GulfCoastCatholic #GCCContent #Advent #UnwraptheSpirit

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[Diocese of St. Pete @DioStPete]

Are you wondering what you will bring to your family or friends Thanksgiving gathering? What about Maple Roasted Butternut Squash! #CourageouslyLiving #GulfCoastCatholic

Click the link below to read the history of this popular dish! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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[Diocese of St. Pete @DioStPete]

As Christians, is there harm if we listen to secular music that isn’t necessarily clean? Fr. Joe gives insight into this question. #CourageouslyLiving #GulfCoastCatholic #GCCContent

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[Diocese of St. Pete @DioStPete]

A new outreach ministry of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Tampa is offering neighbors with limited transportation access a way to get to work, grocery stores, and essential services, such as medical care.

Read more about this ministry ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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[Diocese of St. Pete @DioStPete]

The devastation in the Holy Land has only progressed. On Friday, October 27, Pope Francis has asked people across the world to participate in a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace.

Click the link below to read more on the current situation ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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[Diocese of St. Pete @DioStPete]

Do you feel like you are going through the motions at Mass? Fr. Joe Waters gives insight on how to Reignite Your Faith Life!
#CourageouslyLiving #GulfCoastCatholic
#GCCContent

Click the link below to read the article. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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[Diocese of St. Pete @DioStPete]

We join Pope Francis and the Church in the Holy Land in a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the region.

Jesus, Prince of Peace, pray for us. 🙏🏼
Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us. 🙏🏼

#CourageouslyLiving