Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg
The Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg was established on June 17, 1968. Situated on Florida's west coast, along the Gulf of Mexico, the diocese covers 3,177 square miles in five counties: Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus. The principal cities of the diocese are St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Clearwater. The diocese serves a total population of approximately 2,900,000, of whom over 425,000 are Catholic.
Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg
Father Tim Anastos - Eucharistic Encounter
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A priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Father Anastos typically works with college students navigating the challenges of life. He is currently serving as a National Eucharistic Preacher, leading people to a life-changing encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist. He is also an Instagram Influencer with his series “Reel Homilies,” that unpacks the Sunday Gospel readings through the lenses of Church tradition, pop culture, and self-improvement.
The Diocese of St. Petersburg’s “Eucharistic Encounter” was held at the JW Marriott Hotel on September 16, 2023.