Obituary ~ May 18, 2015
May 18, 2015

Reverend Raymond O’Neill We are saddened to announce that Father Raymond O’Neill passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Brooksville Regional Hospital. He is survived by his brother, Dr. William O’Neill, Ireland. Father O’Neill was ordained July 3, 1966, in the Archdiocese ofDublin for the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. In 1992, he was incardinated …

Clergy Appointment ~ May 11, 2015
May 12, 2015

Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy appointment, effective July 1,  2015: Parochial Vicar Rev. Msgr. Cesar Petilla [Palo, Philippines] from Parochial Vicar, St. Lawrence Parish, Tampa, to Our Lady of Grace Parish, Beverly Hills. —— Vol. 30 No. 18 May 11, 2015  

Obituaries ~ May 11, 2015
May 11, 2015

Reverend Damian DuQuesnay, O.S.B. Father Damian DuQuesnay, age 96, the oldest living monk in the Order of Saint Benedict of Florida, left this earth for his eternal home on Friday, May 8. Greatly loved and admired by colleagues, students, faculty, and staff, Father Damian was a remarkable man of faith. A funeral Mass for Father …

April 27, 2015 ~ Clergy Appointment
April 27, 2015

Clergy Appointment Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy appointment, effective July 1, 2015: Parochial Administrator Reverend George Iregi [Eldoret, Kenya] from Parochial Vicar, Christ the King Parish to Parochial Administrator of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Gulfport.   ______ Reference: Vol. 30: No. 17 ~ Apr. 27, 2015

Obituaries ~ April 20, 2015
April 20, 2015

Mr. Fintan Muldoon November 7, 1944 – April 14, 2015 We received word that Mr. Fintan Muldoon, 70, brother of Monsignor Brendan Muldoon, Pastor of St. Jerome Parish, Indian Rocks Beach, passed away in the Lord on April 14, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina, after a lengthy battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (commonly known as ALS …

Espiritu Santo – State Science & Engineering Fair
April 14, 2015

Two students from Espiritu Santo Catholic School recently competed at the State Science & Engineering Fair of Florida and came home with awards demonstrating their hard work and creativity. Congratulations to Lily and Katelyn who traveled to Orlando to participate in the state-wide fair held on March 31 – April 2, 2015. Lily’s project won the “Polk County Regional Science and …

April 13, 2015
April 13, 2015

Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective July 1, 2015, unless otherwise indicated. RETIREMENT Reverend Jacob Monteleone from Pastor of Light of Christ, Clearwater, granted retirement status. Reverend Ignatius Tuoc from Pastor Epiphany of Our Lord , and Priest in Charge, St. Joseph Vietnamese Mission, Tampa, granted …

Chrism Mass
March 23, 2015

On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 11:30 a.m., Bishop Robert N. Lynch will preside at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Jude (5815 Fifth Avenue North, St. Petersburg, 33710). The Chrism Mass is an opportunity for us to experience a renewal and recommitment to God and the Church. If you are unable to …

Clergy Changes – March 23, 2015
March 23, 2015

Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective March 16, 2015: APPOINTMENT: Reverend Anthony Coppola to Parochial Administrator pro tempore, Transfiguration Parish, St. Petersburg, with other assignments continuing. MEDICAL LEAVE: Reverend Edward Wal, Pastor, Transfiguration Parish, granted temporary medical leave. Reference:  Vol. 30: No. 12 ~ March 23, 2015

Special Collection or “Freewill Offering”
March 17, 2015

From the Office of the Chancellor – Special Collections Our Diocesan Directives for many years have included this provision: “No priest of the Diocese or visiting missionary is to take up any collection personally during a liturgical celebration. No special collection by visiting priests, sisters, brothers, or representatives of Catholic projects may be taken up without …

Obituaries ~ March 16, 2015
March 16, 2015

  Florence Kolhoff, mother of Rick Kolhoff, Executive Director of the Construction Office Please keep the Kolhoff family in your thoughts and prayers upon the death of Rick’s mother, Florence.  She was 91 years old. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Mass – Saturday 3/28, at 10:30am Espiritu Santo Catholic Church 2405 Philippe Parkway Safety Harbor, …

Sister Alice Walsh
March 10, 2015

Sister Alice Walsh, 81 April 1, 1933 ~ February 24, 2015 Sister Alice Walsh died at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in Mother Theodore Hall, St. Mary of the Woods.  She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on July 22, 1952 and received the name Sister Julia Therese. She professed Final Vows …