Announcements ~ April 13, 2026

Posted inParish Bulletin Announcements, Pastoral Bulletin

DIOCESAN OFFICES

Marian Congress 2026, “Mary, the Bridge to All Cultures”
The Diocese of Saint Petersburg invites you to the 8th Annual Marian Congress on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg from 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow in holiness and deepen your relationship with our Blessed Mother. Invite your friends and family! Join us for inspirational talks and opportunities for Mass, Confession, Adoration, Relic veneration and more! To register, visit: https://www.dosp.org/mariancongress/.

For more information, please contact the Office of Intercultural Ministries. Ana Jahuey ajahuey@dosp.org and (727) 344-1611 ext. 5471.

 

Congreso Mariano 2026, “María, el puente hacia todas las culturas”
La Diócesis de Saint Petersburg te invita a al 8º Congreso Mariano Anual el sábado, 16 de mayo de 2026 en la Catedral de San Judas en St. Petersburg. Comenzando a las 8:15 a.m. a las 4:00 p.m. No te pierdas esta oportunidad para crecer en santidad y profundizar en tu relación con nuestra Santísima Madre. ¡Invita a tus amigos y familiares! Únete a nosotros para charlas inspiradoras, Misa, confesiones, adoración, veneración de reliquias ¡y más! Para registrarte, visita: https://www.dosp.org/mariancongress/.

Para más información, por favor contacta a la Oficina de Ministerios Interculturales. Ana Jahuey ajahuey@dosp.org y (727) 344-1611 ext. 5471.

Office of Marriage and Family Life

Divorce Minister Training & Formation
If your parish has ever said, “”We want to help divorced Catholic…but we don’t know how”—this is your next step.  Join us on April 25-26, 2026 for a 2-Day Catholic Divorce Ministry Training, Hosted by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, on Zoom.
Can’t attend in April? Join one of our May Abounding Joy Ministry Intensive Training Sessions—a powerful way to jump-start your ministry.  These sessions are co-sponsored by several dioceses, including the Diocese of St. Petersburg, bringing together leaders who are ready to serve with clarity and confidence. Grounded in Catholic teaching, our Ministry trainings provide the practical “Roadmap” your parish needs to move from hesitation to confident accompaniment.  Register now at this link: www.aboundingjoyministry.com/events.
Presenter: Carolyn Klika Catino, Catholic Divorce Ministry Coach, Founder of Abounding Joy Ministry.
Promotional flyer at this flyer:  https://shorturl.at/YiWD2.
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Evening of Support and Healing for Separated and Divorced 
Separated or divorced Catholics are warmly invited to a free online Evening of Support and Healing, offered at two times for your convenience: Tuesday, May 19 or Thursday, May 21—choose the date that works best for you.  If you or someone you love is experiencing the pain, confusion, or loneliness that can follow separation or divorce, please know you are not alone and that the Church cares deeply about your healing.  This evening includes prayer, encouragement, practical guidance, and live Q&A with Catholic Divorce Ministry Coach Carolyn Catino, from Abounding Joy Ministry.  This event is co-sponsored by the Diocese of St. Petersburg and Abounding Joy Ministry.
To register, visit www.aboundingjoyministry.com/events or use the QR code at this flyer:  https://shorturl.at/YKnMP.

PARISHES/ORGANIZATIONS

St. Gianna Center Concert “Journey of Hope”
Join us on a Journey of Hope! St. Gianna Center is excited to present Catholic Country Music Artist, Bradley Banning.  He’s on a mission to make Country music for the family.  Songs about faith, family, and real life.  No watered down. Not cheesy.  Just genuine Country music that doesn’t compromise his Catholic faith.

Join us in raising money to support the life-affirming ministry of the St. Gianna Center.

Join us on Saturday, April 25, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM at the Maria Center at Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 5800 15th Ave. S. , Gulfport.  Cost is free and includes BBQ Dinner.  Donations are welcomed! More information at this link:  https://secure.qgiv.com/event/sgc2026/ or visit our site:  StGiannaCenter.com.

Promotional flyer at this link: https://shorturl.at/gNxcQ.

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.