Catholic Charities is helping to resettle refugees in our community. When refugees families and individuals arrive in the United States, they have very few possessions to their name. That is when Catholic Charities, Diocese of St. Petersburg steps in. From the moment refugees arrive at the airport, Catholic Charities is there to guide them toward becoming …
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DIGITAL TOOLKIT 1,000,000 Acts of Mercy Challenge The experience of mercy, whether we are the ones giving it or the ones receiving it, leads to joy. This is because mercy opens our hearts to the hope of new life. As scripture reminds us, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who …
FINDING HOPE THROUGH MERCY 1,000,000 Acts of Mercy Challenge The experience of mercy, whether we are the ones giving it or the ones receiving it, leads to joy. This is because mercy opens our hearts to the hope of new life. As scripture reminds us, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus …
This is an unprecedented time in our modern world, and it can be scary and lonely. We can easily become overwhelmed with anxiety and lose hope. BUT THERE’S GOOD NEWS: Your Catholic Church family is still here and still ready to help you connect to God, the Church, and your youth ministry family. Scroll to …
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DIOCESAN OFFICES Pastoral Plan and Mercy Challenge News and UpdatesPlanning a successful campaign begins with a clear understanding of your goals, audience, and message. Whether you’re organizing a mercy event or preparing formation materials, thoughtful planning ensures your efforts are meaningful and well-coordinated. As we continue our journey to share hope through mercy, this week we’re …
Recovering from Hurricane Milton As our community recovers from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, we come together in prayer and in charity to help those who are in great need. Also, we remember in prayer all who have died because of Hurricane Helene and their sorrowful friends and family. Impact of …
CORPORAL & SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY What is mercy? The Old and New Testaments tell us that mercy is God’s love expressed as a response to human suffering. God’s mercy, most perfectly revealed and made present in Jesus Christ, embraces all human suffering, that which is bodily, emotional and spiritual. Just as God’s divine mercy …
PARISHES/ORGANIZATIONS Walk-4-Water 5k and Walk-A-Thon March 23, 2024 James Brian Thomas StadiumClearwater Central Catholic High School, 2750 Haines Bayshore Rd., ClearwaterSimulating the journey taken by millions around the world who walk for hours each day in search of water, “Walk 4 Water” is your opportunity to assist the non-profit organization Water 4 Mercy in raising funds to …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Synod Listening SessionBishop Gregory Parkes cordially invites you to a Synod Listening Session focusing on church structures and our pastoral vision. This event will be at St. Timothy Parish, 17512 Lakeshore Rd., Lutz, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and it is open to all parish ministry leaders, including directors/coordinators of faith formation, religious education, …
Learn with the Saints Graphics Learn with the Saints is a series of graphics started at St. Lawrence parish featuring a Saint, short biography, and a quote expressing the beauty and importance of the Eucharist. Eucharistic Revival Bookmark Created/Provided by St. Catherine of Siena Parish Click on the image to view and then right-click on …
Instructional Teaching Documents Prayers/Prayer Cards To view the Diocese of St. Petersburg’s Prayer for the National Eucharistic Revival in multiple languages and to find prayer cards available for printing click here. Online Courses Learn how to embrace the gift of the Eucharist. Discover practical ways you can spread a love for the Eucharist in your …
If you have trouble downloading the report or questions concerning the information provided, please contact the Office of Stewardship and Development at stewardship@dosp.org. Our 2021 Annual Report Our diocesan ministries, education and outreach programs offer support, professional guidance, and direct delivery of services to and for our people, parishes, schools and communities. They do this …
DIOCESAN OFFICES From the Office of the Bishop Christmas Video – O Come All Ye Faithful In his 2021 Christmas video, Bishop Gregory Parkes shares Christmas hope and introduces a very special musical presentation. Multicultural choirs of the Diocese of St. Petersburg perform a beautiful rendition of the Christmas carol classic, O Come All Ye …
Timeline Diocese of St. Petersburg Significant Milestones Timeline and Deadlines Toolkit and Guides Journeying Together Parish Toolkit SPANISH: Journeying Together Parish Toolkit Facilitator’s Guide SPANISH: Facilitator’s Guide Participant’s Guide SPANISH Participant’s Guide Recorder’s Guide SPANISH Recorder’s Guide Synod Session Questions | Spanish Synod Process Flowchart PowerPoint Current Context & Discernment SPANISH: PowerPoint Contexto actual y …
DIOCESAN OFFICES One Mother One Family Retreat: Unity in Christ through the Blessed Virgin Mary All are invited to join Bishop Gregory Parkes for the One Mother One Family Retreat on Friday, October 1, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 106 11th Avenue N.E., Ruskin. This retreat will be …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Did You Know? Know Your Kids’ School Parents and guardians have the primary responsibility for protecting their children from all potential harm. When choosing a nursery, daycare center, or school, parents should inspect the building and grounds to make sure there are no areas where children play or work that are “off limits” …
(CNS) — The mere act of lifting the dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation as the coronavirus pandemic eases won’t be enough to get Catholics to come back to church, and the Diocese of St. Petersburg is actively working to bring people back. “Just opening our doors and waiting for folks to come is a …
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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Administrative Committee has issued the following message today on the global COVID-19 pandemic. The USCCB’s Administrative Committee is led by the president of the Conference, and is made up of all the chairmen of the Conference’s committees and a representative from each Episcopal Region of the United States …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Altar Server Appreciation Mass The Youth Altar Server Appreciation Mass will be on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Avenue N., St. Petersburg. While we realize many parishes have not been using altar servers on a regular basis since last year, we …
DIOCESAN OFFICES What Is “Relational Bullying”? Relational bullying is unwarranted, persistent, unwelcome behavior in the form of criticism, isolation, or fabricated allegations that can damage relationships. Examples include social exclusion (“You can’t be with us”), spreading rumors (“Did you hear . . . ?”), and withholding friendship (“I won’t be your friend if you . …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Communications from Bishop Gregory ParkesIn this video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b_0NfVEsU0&feature=youtu.beBishop Parkes shares his 2020 Advent message and offers tips to make Advent special and meaningful. In this podcast – https://bit.ly/2J8EABeBishop Parkes discusses Thanksgiving, Advent, the recently released McCarrick and Florida State Attorney Reports and the virtual meeting of the U.S. Bishops. Marriage and Family …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Communications from Bishop Gregory ParkesIn this video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8doO_FTIZ5UBishop Parkes shares his 2020 Thanksgiving message and expresses his gratitude for your prayers and support.In this video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b_0NfVEsU0&feature=youtu.beBishop Parkes shares his 2020 Advent message and offers tips to make Advent special and meaningful. In this podcast – https://bit.ly/2J8EABeBishop Parkes discusses Thanksgiving, Advent, the …
As the observance of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) begins, Bishop Arturo Cepeda, auxiliary bishop of Detroit and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Subcommittee on Hispanic Affairs says both the Catholic Church and American society must acknowledge the historic and current contributions of Hispanic and Latino leadership in …
Dear Pastors, Faith Formation Leaders and Parents, In an effort to assist our parish leadership and the faithful of the Diocese of St. Petersburg in practicing their faith, continuing to learn and grow despite the challenges that the Corona Virus has caused, the resources and links below are offered. I encourage you to access resources …
As we face challenges and concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are leaning more on our faith and trusting in the Lord Jesus to be our protection and guide. While we have been separated by quarantines, self-isolation and social distancing, Pope Francis reminds us that, united in Christ, we are never alone. To help …
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DIOCESAN OFFICES Catholic Bulls Are Invited to Help Kick-Off the New School Year! The Catholic Student Union at the University of South Florida is having a Welcome Home Weekend for students, parents, alumni, and friends of the CSU. Saturday, August 24, 5:00 p.m. – Vigil Mass followed by a followed by a festive event with …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Beware of Text Message and Social Media Scams It has come to the attention of the Diocese of St. Petersburg that parishioners have been receiving text messages asking for money and gift cards from people pretending to be our priests. Our priests and staff do not contact individuals via text message or social …
DIOCESAN OFFICES A Candid Conversation with Bishop Gregory Parkes Join Bishop Gregory Parkes for A View From The Top, a radio program that provides a candid and hopeful conversation on current events. A new episode can be heard on Friday, July 19 at 11:30 a.m. on Spirit FM 90.5. Also, you can subscribe to the …
Summer of Service – Over 300 Catholic Teens Make a Difference More than 300 teens representing 19 schools and parishes in Tampa Bay chose to spend part of their summer vacation serving others as part of the Good Samaritan Project organized by the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg Youth and Young Adult Ministry Office. The students volunteered June …
The Family Faith Fest is an unprecedented free music and faith festival that will provide a day of fun, fellowship and exciting activities for people of all ages. It will also seek to fill an important need in our community—food for the hungry. Our faith calls us to love and care for our neighbors which …
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Teens from around Tampa Bay have chosen to spend part of their summer vacation serving others as part of the Good Samaritan Project (GSP), a week-long service retreat located in our diocese. During GSP, middle and high school teens from around the Diocese work, pray, and have fun together for the betterment of the community and …
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Bishop Parkes is taking to the airwaves to share the Good News via a segment that began airing on Spirit FM 90.5 on March 23, 2018. The segment is a short reflection on the upcoming Sunday Gospel that will be proclaimed during Mass in Catholic churches around Tampa Bay and around the world. The …
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The Diocese of St. Petersburg is celebrating its 50th Anniversary during 2018 with the theme of gratitude, joy and hope. We are planning various events and providing resources throughout the year, in order to remember the past with gratitude, celebrate the present with joy and look to the future with hope. As a visual reminder of our …
In case you missed it, we share some heart-warming stories about the people, places, and events around the Diocese of Saint Petersburg that were covered in various news outlets around town. 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
There are countless ways you can use your gifts from God to give back to your parish and our local Church community. Contact your local parish and find out if they need volunteers for any of their ministries. Here are a few suggested volunteer ideas: Get trained to become a Eucharistic Minister to the Homebound …
Diocesan Marriage Enrichment Series This series consists of 4 lecture-style workshops: Session 1 – Family of Origin, Session 2 – Communication and Session 3 – The Many Moods of Marriage. Session 4 addresses Blended Families which is particularly helpful for those with minor/dependent children from previous relationships. Each session is presented by a marriage and …