DIOCESAN OFFICES Pastoral Plan and Mercy Challenge News and UpdatesThank you for your enthusiastic response to the Mercy Challenge. We have now reached over 194,000 acts of mercy. What a blessing! This week, we continue to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, and look for ways to start small and build momentum. We also …
The Chancellor’s Office received news of the passing of Reverend Harold Brown, C.PP.S, of Celina, Ohio, on March 22, 2025 at Carthagena, Ohio, from heart and kidney failure. Father Harold was born December 29, 1931, in Glynnwood, Ohio, the son of Roy and Alodia [Oen] Brown, who proceeded him in death. Father Harold was ordained …
Bishop Gregory Parkes will attend the funeral of Pope Francis on April 26th where he will join the global community in praying for Pope Francis and paying his respects to the leader of the universal Catholic Church. Bishop Parkes studied in Rome from 1996 to 2000. He studied at the Pontifical North American College (a …
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Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective July 1, 2025, unless otherwise indicated: RETIREMENT STATUSReverend Robert J. Schneider, from Pastor of St. Cecelia Parish, Clearwater, granted retirement status. Reverend William J. Swengros, J.C.D., from Pastor of St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish, Tarpon Springs, granted retirement status. Reverend Theodore …
DIOCESAN OFFICES We are approaching “sold out” for the Encounter – RSVP for the 2025 Eucharistic Encounter today!More than 10,000 seats have now been reserved for the 2025 Eucharistic Encounter on Saturday, September 20th at Amelie Arena in Tampa. This free event will feature Mass, Adoration, and an inspiring line-up including: Fr. Mike Schmitz, Bishop David Toups, …
With profound sorrow, the Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg is mourning the death of His Holiness Pope Francis. The Catholic community is united in grief and gratitude as we remember the life and legacy of a beloved spiritual leader who dedicated his life to the service of God and humanity. In honor of Pope Francis, …
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In honor of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, local Catholics, especially fellow millennials, are preparing to celebrate a historic saint in the Catholic Church. Teens, young adults, and families will gather for a local celebration on April 27th from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., at St. Timothy Catholic Church, in Lutz. This event will …
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Word reached the Chancellor’s Office of the passing of Sister Marilyn Francoeur, formerly known as Sister Therese Noel Francoeur, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 88 years of age and in the 70th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister was born …
DIOCESAN OFFICES We are approaching “sold out” for the Encounter – RSVP for the 2025 Eucharistic Encounter today! More than 10,000 seats have now been reserved for the 2025 Eucharistic Encounter on Saturday, September 20th at Amelie Arena in Tampa. This free event will feature Mass, Adoration, and an inspiring line-up including: Fr. Mike Schmitz, Bishop David …
Clergy Appointments Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg, announces the following clergy appointments, effective May 1, 2025: APPOINTMENTS Reverend Brian C. Fabiszewski, from Pastor of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Gulfport to Parochial Vicar of Prince of Peace Parish, Sun City Center. Very Reverend Joseph L. Waters, J.C.L., as Parochial Administrator pro tempore …
The Chancellor’s Office received word of the passing of Reverend Paul John Mangiafico, 81, on Saturday evening, April 5, 2025, at Bayfront Hospital, St. Petersburg, following a serious car accident late last week. Father Mangiafico was born on September 1, 1943, in New Britain, Connecticut and was a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Hartford, …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Easter Letter from Bishop Gregory Parkes Bishop Parkes is sharing a letter with an Easter message for the Catholic community on “Five Ways to Celebrate Easter.” Please consider publishing this in your parish bulletins on April 13th or April 20th. The letter is available in English and Spanish. Don’t Miss Out – RSVP …
A grassroots effort to renew the Catholic church is gaining momentum. In less than one month since registration opened, more than 9,000 seats for the Eucharistic Encounter event on September 20, 2025, at the Amalie Arena have been reserved. The dash for tickets shows the hunger people have to discover more about the Catholic faith …
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Over 100,000 Acts of Mercy Have Been Recorded to Date The Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg is excited to announce a new initiative challenging the Catholic community and others to collectively complete 1,000,000 Acts of Mercy, in 2025. This ambitious goal is in response to the Jubilee Year proclaimed by Pope Francis. In his document …
