Florida Catholic | Diocese of St. Petersburg

October 6, 2008

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Anxious moment

Third–grader Bella Borgstadt appears a little nervous as she waits to be baptized at St. Anne Catholic Church in Ruskin March 22. Bella was among 16 people receiving the sacrament at the Easter Vigil, along with seven others receiving first Eucharist and confirmation.

JANET SHELTON | FC
RUSKIN | Third–grader Bella Borgstadt appears a little nervous as she waits to be baptized at St. Anne Catholic Church in Ruskin March 22. Bella was among 16 people receiving the sacrament at the Easter Vigil, along with seven others receiving first Eucharist and confirmation.

‘Caught by the Lord’

Priests reflect on their role as fishers for future priests.

Outdoor Way of the Cross installed at Bethany Center

The centerpiece 12th station, a life-size crucifixion scene, was placed on Good Friday.

Beginning, middle, tomato, broccoli

What started out as a language arts lesson at one primary school is growing into a gift for the needy.

For God’s green earth

Environmental conference to bring together religious, scientific views on climate change and other issues.

‘The times call for prophetic voices’

Bishop Robert N. Lynch’s 2008 chrism Mass homily

Chrism Mass Slideshow

News Briefs

Josephite priest brings Catholic traditions to families; Sample beach cuisines at fundraiser; St. Joseph’s Hospital receives national recognition; House of Prayer announces spring programs; and more.