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At age 62, with retirement within his grasp, and the chance to golf and sail and play bridge to his heart's content, Tim Corcoran, a judge in the Middle district of Florida for 14 years, entered the seminary to become a priest.
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Sometimes the Lord works in mysterious ways, and the Rev. Tim Mitchell says in the case of Chancey Road Christian Church: "He works upstream."
After 81 years, Sacred Heart is closing its doors for good. Last week, 13 girls from the original class of 31 came from as far away as Arizona to visit their old school one more time.
We make decisions every day in life that could have a profound impact on our future.
Robert Lynch, spiritual leader of Tampa area Catholics, tries to visit the North Tampa health care center for seniors at least twice a year.
GRAHAM LOTZ BROADCAST: The speech by evangelist and renowned Bible teacher Anne Graham Lotz from Tampa Bay's National Day of Prayer Brunch will be broadcast in its entirety on WTBN (570 and 910 AM) at 1 p.m. Sunday. Thursday's brunch was sponsored by the Tampa Bay National Day of Prayer Council and Pray Tampa Bay, Inc., and drew more than 1,000 people.
TAMPA — After an emotional debate, Methodists at a national legislative meeting today upheld the denomination's policy that same-sex relationships are "incompatible with Christian teaching.'"
As Tampa's unofficial chaplain, Monsignor Laurence Higgins has presided over thousands of funerals, weddings, baptisms and community events in his 54 years here.
Moms and dads get their own day. So do veterans, lovers and presidents. Even groundhogs revel in the spotlight once a year.
God forgives people for their "oops moments" even if the American electorate does not, failed Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry said Wednesday at a breakfast to celebrate the National Day of Prayer.
Mike and Janelle Doud have spent several years running an orphanage that cares for children left in the wake of Joseph Kony, a Ugandan military leader.
No-budget operation provides a short, Bible-based worship service to people in independent living complexes, rehabilitation and nursing centers, and Alzheimer's and dementia facilities.
One of the largest Bible translators in the world is undergoing an independent review after critics claimed language in some of their translations intended for Muslim countries misses the essential Christian idea of Trinity: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost.
Don Mason will deliver his final sermon Sunday as pastor of Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Plant City, the church he founded and has guided through difficult and joyous times.
The slogan for the United Methodist Church General Conference 2012, which opens Tuesday at the Tampa Convention Center, sends a strong message to its nearly 1,000 delegates:
A Pentecostal church in Polk County has renovated a former liquor store and turned it into a house of worship.
Bell Shoals Baptist Church has renovated one of its former sanctuaries for Iglesia Bautista, or "Baptist Church," to serve a growing Hispanic congregation.
St. James United Methodist Church in Tampa Palms marks its silver anniversary with more space for seating at services and classrooms.
The clinic, run by St. John's Presbyterian Church, has a mission to provide health care for patients who can't afford private health insurance but don't qualify for government assistance.
ISLAM SEMINAR: Rebecca Feaster, who has spent time in the Middle East and served in the military, will speak on "Islam 101: A Seminar" 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at the Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Ave., Tampa. The fee is $20. For information, go to www.franciscancentertampa.org or call (813) 229-2696.
"First and foremost is what this country was based on: one nation under God," said Jets quarterback Tim Tebow when asked what needed to change in America.
Rachel Krause stands in the unfinished sanctuary of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Chapel, the sunlight filtering through the windows. She closes her eyes and takes in the smell of sawdust.
Sectarian milestones marked
For seven years the annual food drive backed by 38 churches and their volunteers has helped stock 14 food banks.
The director of the Florida Family Association is offering $1,000 for information about speakers at a Steinbrenner High from the Council on American Islamic Relations.
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