Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective July 1, 2026: APPOINTMENTS The following members of the Presbyteral Council of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg have been appointed as members of the College of Consultors for a term of five (5) years, while continuing their current assignments: Rev. Msgr. Robert …
The Chancellor’s Office informs that Ms. Maria Garvey, 51, sister of Father Joseph T. Eddy, O. de M., Parochial Vicar of St. John Vianney Parish, St. Pete Beach, passed away early Saturday afternoon, July 18, 2026, in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, following a lengthy battle with significant health issues. She is survived by her three children, Anthony, …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Bible on the Beach Join Spirit FM for Bible on the Beach on Wednesday, August 5, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Sand Key Park in Clearwater. Celebrate Spirit FM’s 40th Anniversary with an evening of Scripture, small group discussion, Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Israel “Izzie” Hernandez, Eucharistic Adoration, prayer, and fellowship along the …
TAMPA, Fla. — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg, will celebrate a blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony of Mercy Oaks II, a new affordable housing community that expands housing opportunities for individuals transitioning out of homelessness. Located adjacent to Mercy Oaks I, which opened in 2022, the new single-story apartment building provides additional …
The Chancellor’s Office was informed that Mr. Domingos Sebastiao Simoes, 59, passed away Sunday morning, June 28, 2026, in India, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Simoes is the brother of Father Pedro Camilo Simoes, S.A.C., Pastor of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Gulfport. Mr. Simoes is survived by his wife and two sons, ages …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Disaster ReliefIn the wake of the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, the Pastoral Center has received several inquiries regarding a special collection for those impacted by this unfortunate disaster. While a special collection for the earthquake victims is not being requested from our parishes, Bishop Parkes has approved a donation from our diocesan Disaster …
TAMPA, Fla. — The Diocese of Saint Petersburg has been awarded $950,000 in the State of Florida budget, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. These funds will be used to enhance the safety and security of Our Lady of Good Counsel Camp, the diocese’s youth summer camp in Brooksville. The funding will support improvements …
