DIOCESAN OFFICES

APARTA LA FECHA:  Misa Hispana Diocesana Anual
Estás invitado a la Misa Hispana Diocesana anual.  Este año la misa será en honor a Nuestra Señora del Rosario, patrona de Guatemala y será presidida por Mons. Gregory Parkes, Obispo de Saint Petersburg.  Te esperamos el sábado, 11 de octubre de 2025 a las 11:00 a.m. en la Catedral de St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Ave. North, St. Petersburg.  Acompáñanos en el rezo del rosario a las 10:00 a.m. y en la procesión de las banderas de América Latina comenzando a las 10:30 a.m.

¡Más información próximamente! Para preguntas, comunícate con la Oficina de Ministerios Interculturales (727) 344-1611 ext. 5471 o intercultural@dosp.org

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SAVE THE DATE: Annual Diocesan Hispanic Mass
Join Bishop Gregory Parkes and the Hispanic community from parishes across the Diocese of Saint Petersburg for the Annual Hispanic Mass.  This joy-filled celebration will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg.  The Mass begins at 11 a.m., and there will also be a Rosary at 10 a.m. and a procession of flags at 10:30 a.m.  This year the Mass is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, Patroness of Guatemala.  During this Mass, our diverse community unites to worship God together and to honor the many cultures that contribute to our Catholic faith in West Central Florida.

More information to come! For questions, please contact the Office of Intercultural Ministries (727) 344-1611 ext. 5471 or intercultural@dosp.org

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Asamblea Hispana Diocesana
Únete a la comunidad hispana de la Diócesis de Saint Petersburg el sábado 26 de julio de 2025 en St. Cecelia Catholic Church (820 Jasmine Way, Clearwater, FL 33756) a partir de las 8:30 a.m. para aprender más sobre el plan pastoral, “Un llamado a la conversión”.  Nos enfocaremos en las áreas ministeriales de familia, vocaciones y Pastoral Juvenil.  Esta asamblea es abierta a todo el público.  ¡Ven y acompáñanos! Enlace de inscripción: Hispanic Assembly Registration – Diocese of Saint Petersburg.

Para más información, comunícate con la Oficina de Ministerios Interculturales al (727) 344-1611 extensión 5471 o Intercultural@dosp.org.

Diocesan Hispanic Assembly
Join the Hispanic Community of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg this Saturday, July 26, 2025, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church (820 Jasmine Way, Clearwater, FL 33756) starting at 8:30 a.m. to learn more about the pastoral plan, “A Call to Conversion”. We will look specifically the ministerial areas of Family, Vocations, and Pastoral Juvenil (Hispanic Youth Ministry). This session is open to the public! Come and join us! Registration link: Hispanic Assembly Registration – Diocese of Saint Petersburg

For more information, please contact the Office of Intercultural Ministries (727) 344-1611 extension 5471 or Intercultural@dosp.org

Pastoral Plan and Mercy Challenge News and Updates
If you haven’t already begun, now is the perfect time to dive into detailed planning for your Mercy Event.  As the date approaches, early preparation will ensure everything runs smoothly, communicates a message of hope, and offers a truly meaningful experience for your community.

Last week, we focused on securing a location, gathering volunteers, and starting promotion efforts.  This week, our attention shifts to formation, specifically selecting materials that will inspire your community to explore the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.

Let’s keep the momentum going and continue forming hearts in love and compassion!

Bookmark our webpage for news and updates:  https://www.dosp.org/courageouslyliving/calltoconversion-resources/news-and-updates/

From the Office of Marriage and Family Life

Natural Family Planning Awareness Week – July 20-26, 2025
Pursue a lasting love …MARRIAGE! Create hope for the future!

Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness Week highlights the anniversary of the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae (July 25) which articulates Catholic beliefs about human sexuality, conjugal love, and responsible parenthood.  The dates also mark the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne (July 26), the parents of the Blessed Mother.  Find a plethora of NFP resources at https://www.dosp.org/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/.

St. Gianna Center offers Education Program in Natural Family Planning, Creighton Model
St. Gianna Center is looking for new FertilityCare Practitioners to help teach the Creighton Model System (CrMS), a Natural Family Planning & Fertility Appreciation system.  A 13-month program, next class begins November 15, 2025 at Most Holy Name of Jesus, 5800 15th Ave. S., Gulfport.  Become an FCP and help women learn an approach to women’s reproductive healthcare that is safe from side effects, life-affirming, cost-effective and clinically proven.  Assist couples struggling with infertility and women with challenging cycles.  Scholarships available.  Contact Becky, 813-421-4625, https://stgiannacenter.com/become-a-practitioner/.

PARISHES/ORGANIZATIONS

Welcome Home Weekend at the Catholic Student Center at the University of South Florida
All are invited to the Catholic Student Center (13005 N. 50^th Street, Tampa, FL 33617) for our welcome home events.  Join us Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM and Sunday, August 24, at 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM for Mass followed by fellowship, food, and fun to kick off another great academic year.

For more information contact Ana Sanchez at development@catholicusf.org.

PILGRIMAGES AROUND THE DIOCESE

If your parish is offering a pilgrimage within the coming months, we invite you to share this information with the Pastoral Bulletin: pastoralbulletin@dosp.org.  This allows readers to view opportunities to participate in an upcoming pilgrimage.  The pilgrimages are posted in the Diocesan website under the Pastoral Bulletin page at this link.