Florida Catholic | Diocese of St. Petersburg

October 15, 2008

“Congratulations FAST and HOPE!”

Click here for Bishop Lynch’s column. Presione aqui para el mensaje del Obispo en español.

Click here for the Florida Catholic's special section on the pope's visit to the United States.

Asleep in the chapel

When Bishop Robert N. Lynch made a visit to Bethany Center March 21 to observe construction of the chapel at the diocese’s new retreat center on March 21, there was an unexpected visitor present – a sleeping owl.

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LUTZ | When Bishop Robert N. Lynch made a visit to Bethany Center March 21 to observe construction of the chapel at the diocese’s new retreat center, there was an unexpected visitor present – a sleeping owl. According to the contractor’s project superintendent, Bruce Johnson, a window of the chapel’s cupola was left ajar for ventilation during the previous night. When he arrived on the morning of the bishop’s visit, he discovered the uninvited visitor. The chapel is due for completion in early May, so it’s rather certain that a homily was not to blame for the owl’s nap.

Relax on your birthday Holy Father, let us do the work

Happy Birthday, Pope Benedict XVI! The Catholic students of Florida and the rest of the United States present you with countless gifts of acts of love wrapped with generosity and self-sacrifice in lovely packages of goodness tied with ribbons of kindness and gently topped with bows of peace and joy. Read the full story HERE…

Web logging the pope’s journey to the U.S.A

Pope Benedict XVI’s pilgrimage to the United States is a historic event and a blessed time for our country. To help keep you up to date on preparations, background and important moments of the pope’s journey, the Florida Catholic’s special Web Log is being updated with new articles and photographs regularly. Check it out HERE.

Altar servers are dependable, reverent and busy

Servers from across the diocese are honored at the cathedral on “Altar Server Appreciation Sunday.”

AV library supplements formation, Living Eucharist

Resources of the Diocese of St. Petersburg’s large audiovisual media library are available to the community.

Humor, humility help in discerning vocation

Twenty–four year–old seminarian Kyle Smith’s favorite saint is the patron of comedians, St. Lawrence – no joke.

A little well-being

Studies show infants who receive massage regularly experience numerous health and emotional benefits.

News Briefs

Obituary: Father John McCaig; 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.