Relics

Throughout the Diocese of St. Petersburg

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pinellas Park:

A relic of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque is on permanent display for public veneration in the side chapel next to the tabernacle.

Mary Help of Christians, Tampa:

Located on several acres of land not far from downtown Tampa, the Mary Help of Christians center used to be an Oratory and is now a private Catholic High School, Parish, and retreat center. In the back of the church is a room with approximately 200 relics that are available for veneration anytime the church is open, including a relic of the True Cross. There is also a full size replica of the Shroud of Turin on one of the walls of the room that you can turn on a light behind it with a wall switch and several side altars in the church. One of the focal points is a large mural behind a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Infant Jesus behind the main Altar. On the property there is an outdoor Altar, outdoor Stations of the Cross and many statues.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Tampa:

Located in the church is a first class relic of St. Maria Faustina and a second class relic of St. John Paul II. Here is a link to church’s website for contacting parish office for hours of operation of church for a visit:

https://blessedsacramentcatholic.org/

Epiphany Catholic Church, Tampa:

Located on the altar there are four relics with their respective reliquary including: St. Gemma Galgani, St. Francis Borgia, St. Pius V and St. Francis Xavier.

St. Stephens Catholic Church, Riverview:

Located in the chapel, to the right of the tabernacle there is a first class relic of St. Stephen.

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Clearwater:

In the main church, there is a relic of St. Catherine of Siena, at the end of the narthex near the baptismal font, the relic is located to the right of the ambry.

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