Corpus Christi is part of a five year initiative with Dynamic Catholic in a collaboration called Dynamic Parish.  Through this initiative and collaboration, Dynamic Parish provides to us world class resources, coaching and guidance at no charge to our parish.  There are 61 parishes across the United States, and four others in the Diocese of St. Petersburg.  Currently, we are starting year three. Click on the logo above for more information about Dynamic Parish!

We, the Catholic Diocese of St Petersburg, are a joyful community of disciples proclaiming the Good News and inviting all people to encounter the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. The Diocese of St. Petersburg includes all people in the counties of Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus.  While many people identify as Catholic, it is also our “mission territory.”

We will live out our purpose by:

Proclaiming: Knowing and sharing the Gospel of Jesus. “This gospel of the kingdom will be preached throughout the world.” – Matthew 24:14

Inviting: Welcoming and accompanying others as Jesus did. “Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God.” – Romans 15:7

Encountering: Growing in relationship to Jesus and one another. “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” – James 4:8

9715 N 56th Street
Temple Terrace FL 33617

Parish Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Phone: 813-988-1593
Fax: 813-985-3583

Email:mychurch@spiritualhome.org
 

Fr. Brendan Lawlor

Assistant Priest in Tulla, Co. Clare.

Michael Patrick Brendan Lawlor was born in O’Briens Bridge Co. Clare on the 4th of March 1930. He began studies for the priesthood in St. Patricks College, Maynooth in 1948. He was ordained to the priesthood on the 19th June 1955 for the diocese of St. Augustine Florida. His first appointment was to St. Rose of Lima Parish in Miami Shores in 1955. From 1955 to 1959 he served in St. Paul parish in St. Petersburg. In 1960 he was appointed to Bishop Barry High School, where he served as Vice-President and later as President of the school. In 1964 he was appointed to Corpus Christi Parish in Temple Terrace, Florida. In 1966 he was appointed to Holy Family Parish in St. Petersburg. In 1970 he went to St. Josephs parish in Zephyrhills Florida. From 1971 to 1973 he worked in St. Josephs Parish in Bradenton Hills, Florida. After this appointment his was dispensed from his clerical vows and subsequently married Paula Jean Anthony on November 1st 1975. After her death in 1986, he returned to priestly ministry in 1988 serving in St. Paul Parish, Tampa, Florida. In 1992 he moved to Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Gulfport. In 1996 he returned to Corpus Christi Parish in Temple Terrace, Florida. Upon his retirement from the diocese of St. Petersburg in the year 2000, he returned home to Ireland and served in the parish of Tulla, Co. Clare until his death on June 7th 2022.

May he rest in peace.
Click here to read his funeral homily!

Corpus Christi Catholic Church is a multicultural community, transformed through Baptism, filled with the Holy Spirit to glorify God through the sanctification of our lives. Nourished by His Word and the Eucharist, we witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ, through engagement, collaboration, and Parish service to those in need. 

Corpus Christi Catholic School provides a Christ-centered Catholic education by encouraging students to become self-directed learners with a passion for the Gospel and for building a just and compassionate world through service to God and others.
 

We are Over Half Way There
Help us reach our
2022 Catholic Ministry Appeal Goal 
of $113,811

As of June 6, 2022, 
$73,790.82 has been pledged &
$56,226.00 has been paid
by 219 of our 1450 families.

65% of Our Goal Has Been Pledged
Thank you so much! 

The Catholic Ministry Appeal is managed by the Diocese of St. Petersburg to invite our parishioners to contribute directly toward the ministries offered by the Diocese of St. Petersburg. 

Please make checks payable to
Catholic Ministry  Appeal.
You can also make a donation online via credit card or bank account at GivetoMinistry.dosp.org 

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