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IT’S HARD TO DO GOOD IN THE CHURCH

An article in Sunday’s St. Petersburg Times outlined some of the challenges which face Catholic Charities as it attempts to expand its services to the homeless of the five counties of our diocese. The...

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PINELLAS HOPE IN USA TODAY TODAY

The cover story on today’s front page of USA TODAY newspaper is all about Pinellas Hope and it should make every member of this great diocese swell with pride. USA TODAY video is also available here....

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ENHANCES THE CHANCES

An important hearing is to be held before the Hillsborough County Zoning Board next week. It will largely determine whether or not Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Petersburg can be of...

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EMMA LAZARUS LIVES IN TAMPA

This morning’s 5-2 decision by the Hillsborough County Commission to allow Catholic Charities to open a second site for the homeless in the bay area (Pinellas Hope has been function for almost two...

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SIGNS OF HOPE AND CARE

You have no idea how hard it is to be confined at home unable to be present at things which are near and dear to my heart. This week was full  of those frustrations. Saturday last the Diocesan Pastoral...

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COMMENTS

There have been several comments raised to recent blog entries, two of which merit, I think, mention here. First, I was asked if the diocese and Catholic Charities would be of assistance to families...

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THIS DIOCESE AND HAITI

One month after the devastating earth quake in neighboring Haiti, the people of this diocese have beautifully responded to my urgent plea for donations and help for this tragic nation. As of this...

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NEW HOPE FOR PINELLAS HOPE

Today Catholic Charities, the cities of St. Petersburg, Largo, and Pinellas County dedicated Phase II of Pinellas Hope, our amazing outreach to the homeless of our cities and county. Mayor Bill Foster...

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WHEREIN DO WE CAPTURE THE CONSCIENCE OF THE KING?

I know, I know, we have no such thing as a “king” in these United States but then Shakespeare had no such thing as a “president” when he was writing plays and sonnets either. So I have inverted titles...

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SCOTUS, POTUS AND HOCUS POCUS

Just a few thoughts about the Supreme Court ruling a week ago today, being neither a lawyer nor  court watcher, so my thoughts tend to be those of an extremely interested observer. I was happy that the...

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