In case you missed it, we share some heart-warming stories about the people, places, and events around the Diocese of Saint Petersburg that were covered in various news outlets around town.
2025
- February 14, 2025, St. Peter Claver Catholic School set to become the state’s first Catholic microschool, Bay News 9
- February 13, 2025, St. Paul Thespian Troupe Taking Part in Festival in Orlando
- January 30, 2025 – Tampa Chaplain Reacts to Crash in the Potomac – FOX 13
- January 29, 2025 – New OnMed CareStation offers free, accessible urgent care for Tampa’s underserved – ABC Action News
- January 29, 2025 – OnMed CareStation Opens at Tampa Hope, Telemundo
- January 29, 2025 – OnMed CareStation Opens at Tampa Hope – WUSF
- January 29, 2025 – Tampa Hope opens site for free medical care for homeless Tampa Bay Times
- January 29, 2025 – OnMed CareStation Opens at Tampa Hope – WMNF
- January 28, 2025 – Tampa’s Pioneering On-Demand Health Care Service Debuts at Tampa Hope – Hoodline.org
- January 25, 2025 – Catholic Charities returns to Citrus County -Citrus County Chronicle
- January 24, 2025 – Jubilee Year of Hope leads to pilgrimages to houses of worship across Tampa Bay – ABC Action News
- January 8, 2025 – Tampa Hope is Helping People with Homelessness, WTSP-Channel 10
- January 6, 2025 – Jesuit High School announces new president, Tampa Bay Times
2024
- December 27, 2024 – Jesuit High School ignites faith, inspires students to pursue priesthood, Catholic News Agency
- December 26, 2024 – Tampa’s first Catholic Church offering tours, Fox 13
- December 25, 2024 – St. Pete Beach church holds Christmas Mass under tent as they continue repairs, Bay News 9
- December 23, 2024 – Meet the Chaplains roaming TPA seeking to ‘ground’ passengers, Fox 13
- December 23, 2024- Our Lady of Lourdes Parishioner Leads Dunedin Angel Tree project, Bay News 9
- December 20, 2024 – Displaced families spend the holidays in shelters across Tampa Bay area, Bay News 9
- December 19, 2024 – Musicians are fighting hunger and homelessness, WMNF Radio (Catholic Charities mentioned)
- December 19, 2024- St. Paul Catholic School Students Raise $6,000 to Help Rebuild St. Petersburg Theatre – Fox 13
- December 6, 2024 – Tampa Bay area churches will ring their bells in unison with Notre Dame, WUSF
- December 6, 2024 – Catholic Charities provides assistance to displaced senior, ABC Action News
- December 5, 2024 – St. Cecelia Catholic Church celebrates century of community service, Tampa Bay Newspapers
- December 4, 2024 – Bikes from the Heart’ works to meet growing need in community for transportation, Fox 13
- December 4, 2024 – Volunteers repair and deliver ‘Bikes from the Heart’ this holiday season, ABC Action News
- November 26, 2024 – Tampa HOPE’s pallets are giving people a foundation for rebuilding their lives, WUSF
- November 23, 2024 – Dade City church guts homes, provides hope to neighborhood in pain after Milton – WFTS Channel 28
- November 23, 2024 – Volunteers assisting homeowners who suffered from flood damage – Bay News 9
- November 22, 2024 – Tampa Catholic Teens Raise Awareness About Homelessness- WFLA-Channel 8
- November 20, 2024 – Dade City church looking for volunteers, supplies ahead of post-Milton cleanup – WFTS Channel 28
- November 15, 2024 – Celebrations to mark Clearwater church centennial – Tampa Bay Newspapers
- November 11, 2024 – Bishop consecrates altar in Our Lady of Grace Church, Citrus County Chronicle
- October 30, 2024 – School collects donations for Tampa Hope, Laker Lutz News
- October 29, 2024- Pasco Hope community preparing to welcome displaced hurricane victims, WTSP-Channel 10
- October 24, 2024 – Pasco Hope Begins Taking in Displaced Residents after Hurricane Milton – Fox 13
- October 24, 2024 – Pasco and Catholic Charities Open Hurricane Relief Shelter – WFTS Channel 28
- October 24, 2024 – Pasco and Catholic Charities Open Temporary Housing to Hurricane Victims – WFLA Channel 8
- October 24, 2024 – Pasco Hope Initiative Begins – Bay News 9 (via Facebook)
- October 22, 2024 – Displaced students receive new books, place to learn following hurricanes, ABC Action News
- October 22, 2024 – Volunteer Doctors Treat Displaced Homeowners, Citrus County Chronicle
- October 18, 2024 – Hurricane Milton Aftermath: Catholics Come Together to Help Rebuild, National Catholic Register
- October 17, 2024 – Organizations that help people experiencing homelessness see increase in need after Hurricane Milton – ABC Action News
- October 16, 2024 – Hurricanes severely damage Pinellas Hope’s complex for homeless community, Fox 13
- October 14, 2024 – Catholic Charities to provide free medical care for hurricane victims; full medical clinic at Daystar Oct. 7-9 – Citrus County Chronicle
- October 4, 2024 – ‘It was very emotional’: St. Pete school leans on community to build temporary classrooms – Fox 13
- September 28, 2024 – Local church members help with cleanup efforts after Helene, ABC Action News
- September 26, 2024 – Residents of Pinellas Hope tent city evacuate before Helene, Tampa Bay Times
- September 24, 2024 – Catholic Charities Helps as Southeastern States Reel From Hurricane Helene and Its Aftermath – National Catholic Register
- September 26, 2024 – Residents of Pinellas Hope Evacuate Before Helen
- August 8, 2024 – From Venezuela to the Naval Academy with the help of an education choice scholarship, Next Steps
- June 25, 2024 – A milestone for Tampa’s tiny homes for the homeless: A community center – Tampa Bay Times/Yahoo.com
- April 30, 2024 – New Cottages Helping to Cut Down on Homelessness in Tampa– Fox 13
- April 29, 2024 – Hope for the Homeless, Citrus County Chronicle
- April 23, 2024 – Tiny homes for Tampa’s homeless welcome first residents – Tampa Bay Times
- March 30, 2024 – Bringing ‘Hope’ to Citrus County: More Than Tents for the Homeless Population, Citrus County Chronicle
- March 15, 2024 – Leaders of Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg hosted a two-day summit to discuss the impact of HB 1365 and issues facing unhoused people in Tampa Bay. – WTSP-Channel 10
- March 8, 2024 – Florida Cottages Provide ‘Hope’ to the Homeless – EWTN
- March 7, 2024 – Florida Bill Could Ban Homeless from Sleeping on Public Property and in Parks – ABC Action News
- March 5, 2024 – Homeless Camps? Florida Has Tried — with Mixed Success – Tampa Bay Times
- January 29, 2024 – Here are Four Catholic Schools that are Keeping the Faith – Catholic News Agency
- January 29, 2024 – Florida Catholic schools thrive amid record choice expansion- Next Steps
2023
- June 19, 2023 – NBA Veteran Kevin Knox Inspires Young Players at Tampa Catholic
- June 6, 2023 – Ukrainian Family Helped by St. Patrick Catholic Schools
- April 27, 2023 – Bringing Church and Prayer Inside Local Jails
2022
- November 17, 2022 – Our Lady’s Food Pantry Helps Families in Need – Fox 13
- November 22, 2022 – Homeless Residents Find Hope During Holidays At Tampa Shelter – Patch Media
- October 18, 2022 – Affordable apartments for seniors planned – Tampa Bay Times
- October 11, 2022 – Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church celebrates 70 years – The Laker/Lutz News
- September 27, 2022 – Florida bishop calls for prayers ahead of Hurricane Ian – Catholic News Agency
- September 27, 2022 – Florida bishop Invites All to Pray for God’s Protection From Hurricane Ian – The Tablet
- September 23, 2022 – Diversity of religions, cultures in New Tampa – ABC Action News
- September 15, 2022 – New affordable housing complex opening in Tampa for 20 families – News Channel 8
- September 15, 2022 – New affordable housing complex opens in Tampa – Spectrum Bay News 9
- September 15, 2022 – Non-profit, county officials dedicate new affordable housing complex in Tampa – Fox 13 Tampa Bay
- September 10, 2022 – Editorial/Citrus officials shouldn’t miss an opportunity – Citrus County Chronicle
- August 28, 2022 – St. Benedict Apartments projected move-in date January 2023 – Citrus County Chronicle
- June 22, 2022 – Former Ruskin motel converted into affordable housing – News Channel 8
- June 22, 2022 – Catholic Charities opens new affordable housing in Ruskin – Spectrum Bay News 9
- June 21, 2022 Old Ruskin Motel Turns Into Affordable Housing for Low-Income Families – Patch Media
- June 6, 2022 – Nativity Catholic Church expands food bank warehouse – Spectrum Bay News 9
- June 6, 2022 – Nativity Catholic Church opens large food bank in Dover as need becomes more critical – Fox 13 Tampa Bay
- May 24, 2022 – Tampa Hope in Ybor City provides solution for people facing homelessness – Fox 13 Tampa Bay
- May 16, 2022 – Area nonprofits see surge in people needing services – Spectrum Bay News 9
- April 13, 2022 – Families finding help at new Pasco shelter – ABC Action News
- March 25, 2022 – Catholic Churches pray for peace in Ukraine – ABC Action News
- March 23, 2022 – Nativity’s Fish Fry Organized By Men’s Club, Boy Scouts And Life Teen Groups – Osprey Observer
- March 19, 2022 – At 125, school goes from chalkboards to smart boards – Crux Catholic Media
- March 7, 2022 – Pregnancy Center Celebrates Opening Of New Tampa Location – Patch Media
- March 5, 2022 – After five years, St. Benedict Apartments affordable housing starts construction – Citrus County Chronicle
- January 28, 2022 – Lunar New Year Festival is a chance for Vietnamese community to share their culture – Spectrum Bay News 9
- January 25, 2022 – Low-Income Housing Project Earns Pasco County National Honors – Patch Media
2021
- December 21, 2021 – Sacred Heart Catholic Church is one of Tampa’s Oldest Churches – ABC Action News
- December 13, 2021 – Catholic Charities Launches Tampa Hope to Serve the Homeless – ABC Action News
- October 8, 2021 – Child Helps Other Children at New Homeless Shelter Operated by Catholic Charities – Fox 13 News
- October 8, 2021 – New Homeless Shelter for Families Opening in Pasco County, Operated by Catholic Charities – ABC Action News
- October 8, 2021 – Pasco Shelter for Homeless Families Set to Open in late October, Operated by Catholic Charities – Tampa Bay Times
- October 4, 2021 – New principal named at historic St. Peter Claver Catholic School – Spectrum Bay News 9
- September 29, 2021 – ‘Blue Mass’ honors Bay Area law enforcement – Spectrum Bay News 9
- September 24, 2021 – St. Scholastica Catholic women’s group donate to youth camp – Citrus County Chronicle
- September 21,2021 – Former big leaguer is Bishop McLaughlin’s new coach – The Laker/Lutz News
- July 26, 2021 – Everyday Heroes: Helping people heal through food – Spectrum Bay News 9
- July 13, 2021 – Villa Madonna campus pavilion and renovation project gets underway in Tampa – 83 degrees
- June 23, 2021 – Pastor ready to ‘just pedal’ into retirement – The Laker Lutz News
- June 7, 2021 – Pasco’s first family shelter prepares to welcome residents – Spectrum Bay News 9
- May 29, 2021 – St. Vincent de Paul CARES cut the ribbon last week on the third phase of its permanent supportive housing project – Tampa Bay Times
- May 13, 2021 – Life in Time of Coronavirus: Welcoming a new parish – Spectrum Bay News 9
- April 4, 2021 – Churches See Revival in Easter Sunday Attendance – Spectrum Bay News 9
- April 3, 2021 – Farm Working Families Receive Extra Easter Cheer Thanks to Catholic Charities – Spectrum Bay News 9
- April 2, 2021 – Interview about Good Friday and Easter with Craig Patrick of Fox 13
- March 31, 2021 – Catholic Mass obligation resumes May 22, Bishop Gregory Parkes says – Tampa Bay Times
- February 24, 2021 – Church group prays for essential workers, patients every week outside Plant City hospital – Fox 13
- February 17, 2021 – Ash Wednesday and COVID-19: Will priests in Tampa Bay smudge ashes this year? – WFLA Channel 8
- February 17, 2021 – Ash Wednesday will look different this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic – WTSP Channel 10
- February 17, 2021 – Miércoles de ceniza modificado por el coronavirus – Telemundo
- February 17, 2021 – St. Pete Catholic Churches Have New Ash Wednesday Measures – Spectrum Bay News 9
- February 16, 2021 – Ash Wednesday 2021: a different look and a time for reflection – Tampa Bay Times
- February 15, 2021 – Fish Fry Fridays: Land O’ Lakes church adapting Lent tradition to pandemic times – WFLA Channel 8
- February 12, 2021 – Pinellas Hope receives $25K in honor of former bishop – Tampa Bay Times
- February 5, 2021 – Frameworks Tampa Bay Granted Super Bowl LV Microgrant (works with St. Peter Claver Catholic School) – BayNews 9
- February 4,2021 – Soup-er Bowl: Students in St. Pete, Kansas City Compete to Feed Hungry – BayNews 9
- January 11, 2021 – Tampa Bay kids receive thousands of books, games, and school supplies in Super Bowl project – WTSP
2020
- December 23, 2020 – Meet two Tampa Bay residents who volunteered for the vaccine trials – Tampa Bay Times
- December 21, 2020 – Catholic Diocese Makes Plans for Celebrants to Safely Observe Advent – WUSF Public Media
- December 18, 2020 – Coronavirus mutes the celebration of Christ’s coming at Tampa Bay parishes – Tampa Bay Times
- December 13, 2020 – South Tampa’s largest pipe organ to make its newly remodeled grand debut on Christmas Eve – Fox 13
- December 11, 2020 – Jeff Bezos charity gives $5 million to house Tampa Bay homeless families – Tampa Bay Times
- November 24, 2020 – Bishops say Advent during pandemic can be a time to draw closer to Jesus – Catholic News Service
- November 23, 2020 – All in the family: How Step Up scholarships shaped the lives of Linzi’s 6 children – StepUpforStudents.org
- October 27, 2020 – Pray for the Rays? We asked a priest and a rabbi – Tampa Bay Times
- September 19, 2020 – Ugandan Nun, COVID-19 victim leaves legacy in Tampa Bay – Fox 13
- September 2, 2020 – Zachary Elliott’s New Venture at Tampa Parish Is All the Buzz – Franciscan Friars Holy Name Province
- August 30, 2020 – Bishop brothers; Stephen and Gregory Parkes to become 1 of 11 sibling-bishops in U.S Catholic history – Fox 13
- August 29, 2020 – The head of the Diocese of St. Petersburg will help install his brother as bishop in Savannah – Tampa Bay Times
- August 23, 2020 – Toups takes ‘torch’ from Guillory as Beaumont’s new bishop – Beaumont Enterprise
- August 17, 2020 – Siblings, brother priests and now brother bishops – Our Sunday Visitor
- July 30, 2020 – Living In COVID: Faith Community Nurses Join Forces With Local Hospitals To Create Mobile Medical Clinics For Migrant Workers – Osprey Observer
- July 28, 2020 – ‘The Catholic spirit is always here’ – The Florida Catholic
- July 10, 2020 – Pope Francis names Clearwater priest bishop of Texas diocese – Tampa Bay Times
- June 8, 2020 – Bishop Gregory Parkes Prays For Peace, Unity, And End To Racism – WUSF
- June 7, 2020 – Diocese of St. Petersburg holds vigil inviting people to peacefully protest and pray – ABC Action News
- June 4, 2020 – Tampa Bay’s Catholic bishop to hold prayer vigil for racial harmony and justice – Tampa Bay Times
- May 31, 2020 – With caution and emotion, Tampa Bay churches reopen for Sunday services – Tampa Bay Times
- May 29, 2020 – Diocese to Resume In Person Masses – WFLA-Channel 8
- May 18, 2020 – Tampa Bay Catholics and Evangelicals discuss the environment and disease outbreaks – Tampa Bay Times
- May 14, 2020 – As states reopen amid pandemic, head of St. Petersburg Diocese shares what parishioners can expect – Net NY
- May 14, 2020 – Clergy: Urgency in pandemic response can apply to addressing climate change – Catholic News Service
- May 14, 2020 -On Laudato Si anniversary, Catholics and Protestants alike focus on common good – Crux
- May 11, 2020 – Public Mass for Catholics resumes in Tampa Bay-WFLA-TV
- May 8, 2020 – Local Pastor Hits the Road to Bless His Flock During Pandemic – Citrus County Chronicle
- April 24, 2020 -Catholic church in St. Pete provides free face masks for public – ABC Action News or here
- April 12, 2020 – Florida Church Members Mostly Worshipping Separately On Easter, WUSF Radio
- April 10, 2020 – With Easter Approaching, COVID-19 Keeping Churches Empty – Bay News 9
- April 10, 2020 – Holy Week during Quarantine, WTSP-Channel 10
- April 10, 2020 – For the first time in history, Tampa Bay churches holding Easter services virtually, ABC Action News
- April 10, 2020 – There’s still plenty to do for Easter, at a distance and online, Tampa Bay Times
- April 10, 2020 – Easter Mass Sunday streamed on the free ABC Action News Streaming News Channel, ABC Action News
- April 7, 2020 – Churches across Tampa Bay grapple with coronavirus economic fallout, Tampa Bay Times
- April 7, 2020 – City of Tampa hosts tent city for 100 homeless people during ‘safer-at-home’ county-wide order, ABC Action News
- April 6, 2020 – Tampa’s Tent City Providing Safe Place for Homeless During COVID-19 – Bay News 9
- April 2, 2020 – After coronavirus, Clearwater priest livestreams Mass from his apartment – Tampa Bay Times
- April 2, 2020 – Tampa emergency homeless shelter fills up in less than two days
- March 31, 2020 – Tampa Opens Tent Shelter For Homeless During Coronavirus Pandemic,
- March 30, 2020 – Tampa hosts tent city for 100 homeless people during county’s ‘safer-at-home’ order,
- March 20, 2020 – With coronavirus, religious groups use technology to cope
- March 19, 2020 – Diocese Of St. Petersburg Suspends Masses Over Coronavirus Concerns
- March 19, 2020 – Coronavirus: Diocese Of St. Petersburg Cancels Catholic Masses
- March 18, 2020 – Diocese of St. Petersburg cancels all public Mass celebrations in Tampa Bay,
- March 18, 2020 – SCCB Executive Committee offers support of the work of CRS in Africa
- March 18, 2020 – Church in the era of COVID-19
- March 17, 2020 – Do we have Mass? Coronavirus closures and dispensations in US dioceses
- March 15, 2020 – Tampa Bay area churches make changes amid Coronavirus concerns
- March 13, 2020 – Faith in the face of coronavirus — Trust God and wash your hands
- March 13, 2020 – Coronavirus pushes Tampa Bay’s Catholic schools to close
- March 13, 2020 – Pinellas County Schools extends spring break for one week
- March 13, 2020 – Coronavirus concerns temporarily closing Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg schools, moving to online learning
- March 12, 20202 – Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg suspends shaking of hands, serving of blessed or consecrated wine
- March 12, 2020 – Bishop Larkin Catholic School switching to online classes after parent tests positive for coronavirus
- March 11, 2020 – Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg suspends shaking of hands, serving of wine,
- February 26, 2020 – Largo Priest Shares his Experiences, Vision for Church – Tampa Bay Newspapers
- February 9, 2020 – Little kid, big heart: 8-year-old hands out 120 fleece blankets to homeless people – 10News WTSP
- February 7, 2020 –St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church receives statue from Italy – Citrus County Chronicle
- January 7, 2020 – Unexpected donations keep Pinellas Hope shelter thriving: Story | Video – 10News WTSP
2019
- December 18, 2019 – St. Joseph Catholic Church Creates Happy Holidays in the Bahamas – Bay News 9
- November 18, 2019 – Pinellas Hope Thanks Volunteers with Hunger Heroes Lunch & Bishop Parkes Blesses News Hope Cottages – Bay News 9
- November 14, 2019 – November is Black Catholic History Month, a time to learn and share stories about the devout. – Tampa Bay Times
- Setpember 29, 2019 –Espiritu Santo Catholic School Recognized As 2019 National Blue Ribbon Exemplary High Performing School – Tampa Bay Newswire
- September 26, 2019 – Pinellas Park school provides sensory room, facility dogs for children of all abilities – WFLA
- May 31, 2019 – ‘Not My Son’ summer campaign kicks off in St. Pete – 10News WTSP
- May 31, 2019 – Parents in St. Petersburg band together to keep kids out of trouble this summer – Fox 13
- May 10, 2019 – Catholic churches in Pinellas launch program to improve access to mental health services – Tampa Bay Times
- April 15, 2019 – Florida architect reacts to Notre Dame Cathedral fire, says ‘concrete can burn’ – ABC Action News
- April 15, 2019 – Priest Who Celebrated Mass at Notre Dame Stunned by Fire – 10News WTSP
- April 15, 2019 – Florida Priest Reacts to Paris Notre Dame Fire – News Radio WFLA
- March 29, 2019 – Abortion, environment among concerns of Catholics visiting Florida Capitol – CatholicPhilly.com
- March 26, 2019 – Memorial Mass Held For Longtime Nativity Pastor Msgr. Lara – Osprey Observer
- March 25, 2019 – Catholic nun found her calling in the classroom and left a lasting impression – Tampa Bay Times
- February 26, 2019 – St. Stephen Girl’s Basketball Team Finishes Season With Championship Win – Osprey Observer
- February 25, 2019 – St. Stephen Brings Faiths Together With 3rd Annual Interfaith Day – Osprey Observer
2018
- December 31, 2018 – Trying to sell your Tampa Bay house? St. Joseph is here to help – Tampa Bay Times
- December 25, 2018 – VIDEO: Bishop Parkes Featured on Fox 13 Christmas Special – Fox 13
- December 24, 2018 – VIDEO: Deacon Joe is Busy with Prayers for the Flying – ABC Action News
- December 21, 2018 – Tampa airport chaplain provides a calming voice – Tampa Bay Times
- December 20, 2018 – Sacred Heart Catholic Church Gears Up for Another Annual Christmas Tour – Tampa Bay Times
- December 18, 2018 – VIDEO: Deacon Offers Prayers to Travelers at Tampa International Aiport – Bay News 9
- December 17, 2018 – School choice scholarship provided brothers an extended family – redefinED
- December 4, 2018 – St. Anne Catholic Church True To Its Vision For The Poor – Osprey Observer
- December 4, 2018 – Family Faith Fest Honors 50-Year Anniversary Of St. Petersburg’s Diocese – Osprey Observer
- November 30, 2018 – Christmas bars, Hanukkah happenings, Snowfest: 10 things to do this weekend in Tampa Bay – 10news
- November 21, 2018 – From St. Petersburg to Jerusalem, walking the path of Jesus in the Holy Land – Tampa Bay Times
- November 14, 2018 – Adopted siblings thriving in private school after severe neglect in early childhood – ReDefinedED
- November 12, 2018 – A key volunteer helps bring life to the operations behind Brandon’s Novemberfest – Tampa Bay Times
- November 6, 2018 – Brandon’s Nativity Catholic Church gears up for another Novemberfest – Tampa Bay Times
- November 2, 2018 – Bay Area Worshippers Honor the Spirit of Padre Pio – Tampa Bay Times
- November 1, 2018 – Catholic schools are a choice for many Pinellas families – Tampa Bay Times
- November 1, 2018 – Thousands of Catholics Expected to Venerate St. Padre Pio Relic in St. Petersburg – Tampa Bay Times
- October 24, 2018 – Christian Singers to Headline Family Faith Fest this Weekend – Tampa Bay Times
- September 19, 2018 – Sacred Heart’s pipe organ fills church, hearts with music- Fox 13
- September 19, 2018 – The more than 100-year-old Sacred Heart Catholic Church – Fox 13
- September 18, 2018 – Hurricane Maria: Two Stories, One Year Later – WUSF News
- September 18, 2018 – Florida Matters (Interview with Catholic Charities Regarding Hurricane Maria Assistance) – WUSF
- September 17, 2018 – Editorial: Housing project a stepping stone for community – Citrus County Chronicle
- September 8, 2018 – Florida Catholic event seeks to overcome denial about modern racism – Catholic News Agency
- September 7, 2018 – St. Benedict Housing to offer rental homes to low-income residents – Citrus County Chronicle
- September 7, 2018 – Editorial – The bishop’s helpful conversations on race – Tampa Bay Times
- September 5, 2018 – Tampa Bay Catholics to confront issues of race – Tampa Bay Times
- September 2, 2018 – Popular Christian Music Artists To Headline The Family Faith Fest – Osprey Observer
- August 23, 2018 – Catholic Charities Citrus Outreach reaches out to the local community – Citrus County Chronicle
- August 3, 2018 – Citrus County Partners with Catholic Charities to Provide Affordable Housing – Citrus County Chronicle
- July 25, 2018 – Teens Help Feed Bay Area Families – Fox 13
- July 21, 2018 – Good Samaritan Project Helps Repair Hurricane Damaged Home – Tampa Bay Times
- July 11, 2018 – Students paint home of elderly Clearwater woman whose house was damaged by Irma – 10 News
- July 11, 2018 – Clearwater teens become good Samaritans during summer program – Fox 13
- July 7, 2018 – Catholic Charities Helping Puerto Rican Evacuees Find New Homes – WUSF
- July 3, 2018 – Father Brown Installed as New Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church – The Weekly Challenger
- July 2, 2018, Diocese Steps In to Help Puerto Rican Evacuees- Bay News 9
- June 19, 2018 – Op Ed: Border Children are Not Pawns in a Political Game – Bishop Gregory Parkes for the Tampa Bay Times
- June 18, 2018 – St. Pete Diocese Commits to Creating More Affordable Housing – Bay News 9
- June 17. 2018 – Catholic Diocese Celebrates 50 Years in Tampa Bay and Forges Plan for the Future – Tampa Bay Times
- June 5, 2018 – Syro-Malabar Catholic Church makes history with two ordinations – Florida Catholic
- May 31, 2018 – Clearwater Central Catholic High School Kicks Off Campus Expansion – TBO.com
- May 31, 2018 – A scam targets Catholics. Can you do a favor for a priest? – Tampa Bay Times
- May 17, 2018 – Video Interview with Catholic Charities’ Mark Dufva about Pinellas Hope – Bay Focus
- April 23, 2018 – Plan to convert fire station into healthcare clinic draws backlash from neighbors – ABC Action News
- April 6, 2018 – Tampa’s Christ the King Church Rediscovers the Home Where It Was Born – Tampa Bay Times
- April 6, 2018 – Community Moves the Ball Forward at Guardian Angels Catholic School – Tampa Bay Times
- April 6, 2018 – Tampa Bay’s Top 100 Workplaces – Tampa Bay Times
- April 1, 2018 – Catholic Charities Easter Celebration at Pinellas Hope – Fox 13
- April 1, 2018 – Bishop Parkes Ministers to Homeless – Bay News 9
- March 30, 2018 – Easter, A Time of New Beginnings for Christians – Tampa Bay Times
- March 30, 2018 – St. Lawrence Parishioners Observe Stations of the Cross on Good Friday – NewsChannel 8
- March 30, 2018 – Bishop Parkes is Interviewed on Various Topics – Fox 13
Good Friday
The Pope and Youth
Easter and the Catholic Faith - March 30, 2018 – Faith Leader Seek an End to Death Penalty – WTSP 10
- March 29, 2018 – Faith Leaders Seek an End to Death Penalty – Tampa Bay Times
- March 27, 2018 – Straz program offers important lessons — through music – Fox 13
- March 1, 2018 – The house that shortcake built – Plant City Observer
- February 6, 2018 – The ‘Dreamer’ who grew up to be a priest: ‘I pray and hope … we will get through this’ – Tampa Bay Times
2017
- November 13, 2017 – Nativity Novemberfest’s ‘mom’ ensures her entire flock is well fed – Tampa Bay Times
- November 9, 2017 – Food, fun and family-feel help rev up Nativity’s annual Novmberfest – Tampa Bay Times
- October 11, 2017 – School Search: Thousands in Pinellas turn to Catholic schools – Tampa Bay Times