Father Michael Owen was born and raised in the Chicago are. Having grown up in River Forest, he attended St. Luke Parish and School, where he began discerning a vocation to the priesthood around the age of seven. He received his high school education at Marmion Academy, in Aurora, Illinois. After high school, Father Owen enrolled in the University of Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida, where he earned his B.A in Philosophy and Religious Studies. Father Owen then returned to Illinois, where he began his seminary studies at the University of St. May of the Lake, in Mundelein. On May 23, 2009, was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Chicago by Cardinal Francis George, O.M.I. Following his ordination to the priesthood, Father Owen served as a Parochial Vicar in six different parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago before cardinal Blasé Cupich permitted him to come to the Diocese of St. Petersburg in 2019. He has served for two years as Parochial Vicar of Corpus Christi Parish, in Temple Terrace. During his time at Corpus Christi, Father Owen has graciously shared his gifts of pastoral ministry with members of both the English and Spanish-speaking communities.

WHILE WE ARE HAPPY TO OPEN, THE FOLLOWING PROTOCOLS ARE IN PLACE TO KEEP THE STAFF AND VISITORS SAFE. If you or a loved one is ill, please stay home. Visits to the Parish Office are by appointment only. All visitors will need to wear a mask. No exceptions. Only one visitor at a time. Due to safety reasons, there can be no waiting in the front office.

Interested in Becoming Catholic? Is God calling you? Are you looking to deepen your relationship with Jesus and be part of His Church? RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process of initiation by which individuals are fully received into the Catholic Church through the reception of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist or Communion. This process began September 12th. If you, or anyone you may know, are interested in becoming Catholic or simply have questions regarding the Catholic faith, please contact Deacon Matt Shirina at 813-884-3624 or you can email him at dff@icctampa.org

Regular faith formation classes began last Sunday from 10:00am - 10:50am. Every child must be registered with Faith Formation before they will be allowed in class. To register your child/children or more information, please call the Faith Formation Office at 813-884-3624. Office hours are 9am - 4pm during the week.