Christmas is one of the holiest days of the Church year because it is the day that Christians worldwide celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Many people who have been away from Church participate in the celebration of Mass at Christmas and parishes welcome them, preparing for their arrival with additional Mass times. Mass, the …
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Churches across the Tampa Bay area invite the public to join in vibrant and joyful events surrounding the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe observed each year on December 12th. This year’s celebrations will be held locally on Wednesday, December 11th, and Thursday, December 12th. Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of the titles …
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Churches across the United States will ring their bells in honor of the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Churches have been invited to ring or peal the bells in unison this Saturday, December 7th at 2 p.m., Eastern Time. This will coincide with the reopening of the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, …
The Diocese of Saint Petersburg Disaster Relief Fund will provide a generous donation to help local residents struggling to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. A check for $300,000 will be presented to Catholic Charities to provide aid to those who have been impacted by the two hurricanes that hit our area just a few …
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At a meeting with impacted parents on November 13, 2024, it was announced that St. John Vianney Catholic School in St. Pete Beach will permanently close at the end of this school year due to extensive damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The school building has been closed to students since Hurricane Helene brought …
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Help is on the Way for Homeowners Father Carlos Rojas, pastor of St. Rita Catholic Church, has already spent several days going door-to-door with a team of volunteers trimming fallen trees and removing debris. Now he is organizing an event to bring even more relief to people in need in Pasco County. Just in time …
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As We Approach Thanksgiving There is Much to Be Grateful For What: 100th Anniversary of St. Cecelia Catholic Church, in ClearwaterWhen: Several Celebrations Planned in NovemberWhere: St. Cecelia Parish, 820 Jasmine Way, Clearwater One hundred years since its founding, the community of St. Cecelia Parish is giving thanks for the faith and the perseverance that …
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The National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) is announcing the annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection, scheduled in parishes throughout the Diocese of Saint Petersburg the weekend of Dec. 7-8. In 2023, parishioners contributed $203,675.16 to the collection. From this collection, the Sisters of St. Clare received a total of $31,875.03 in financial support made possible …
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News Release All are welcome at this Mass to be celebrated on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 10 a.m., at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 5233 118th Ave N, Clearwater. Catholics around the world take part in the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) on November 2nd. This is a time for the faithful …
A Tent is their Worship Space after Church Building was Severely Damaged Hurricane Helene brought record amounts of storm surge to so many communities around Tampa Bay. St. John Vianney Catholic Church and School in St. Pete Beach were among the hardest hit, with widespread water intrusion and devastation of buildings. Many members of the …
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Honorees Include Retired Assistant Principal, Mrs. Virginia Blenke (Photo caption: Mrs. Virginia Blenke is pictured with Principal, Robert Hernandez and Pastor, Fr. Victor Amorose at St. John Vianney Catholic School.) The St. John Vianney Catholic School community will have something to celebrate this Sunday, as one of their own is presented with the prestigious St. …
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Bishop Gregory Parkes announced that the Andrew P. Caneza Family Foundation has donated $50,000 to the Diocese of Saint Petersburg Disaster Relief Fund to assist in post-hurricane recovery efforts. Andrew Caneza was a man of faith and family. He and his wife Ann belonged to Annunciation Parish, in the Diocese of Orlando, for 40 years. They …
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Students, faculty and families of St. Anthony Catholic School, in Lakeland are donating items to Tampa Hope to benefit people in our community who have suffered losses during Hurricane Helene and Milton. *News Release* When: Friday, October 18, 2024Time: 9:30 a.m.Location: Tampa Hope 3704 E. 3rd Avenue, TampaContact: Lou Ricardo, lricardo@ccdosp.org | (727) 270- 0318 Visuals/Elements:Teacher …
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According to Catholic teaching, a new altar is not to be used until it has been consecrated by a bishop. Location:Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly HillsDate: Sunday, October 20, 2024Time: 10:30 a.m. Bishop Gregory Parkes will dedicate and bless a newly constructed altar at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. To …
Conference Room to Become a Classroom for Hurricane Impacted Students in St. Petersburg The effort to relocate hundreds of students in only one week since the storm has been an amazing demonstration of collaboration, compassion, and faith! What: A large conference room at the offices of Bishop Gregory Parkes and the Diocese of Saint Petersburg …
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