Diocese of St. Petersburg
Tampa, Florida
The Diocese of St. Petersburg serves the Catholic community throughout the Tampa Bay area of Florida's west coast. As part of the Roman Catholic Church, the diocese upholds traditional Catholic teachings and practices, including the sacraments, liturgical worship, and pastoral care. Visitors to Catholic churches within the diocese can expect to participate in Mass, which forms the center of Catholic worship and includes the Eucharist. The diocese maintains parishes and missions dedicated to serving spiritually diverse congregations through religious education, youth programs, and community outreach. Catholic churches typically offer confession, baptism, marriage preparation, and counseling services. The diocese operates under the leadership of a bishop and works to promote Catholic faith, social justice, and charitable works throughout the St. Petersburg region and surrounding communities in Florida.
Denomination
CatholicPhone
727-344-1611Pastor
Gregory ParkesLast updated May 2026
5,000-20,000
estimated members
This is likely one of 31 Catholic congregations in Pinellas County, FL. Catholic accounts for 49% of the county's 670 congregations.
This estimate comes from ARDA 2020 data for churches of this size and denomination in the county.
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