Announcements ~ December 1, 2025
DIOCESAN OFFICES
Catholic Days at the Capitol
Catholic Days at the Capitol is scheduled for February 10-11, 2026. Each year during the Florida legislative session, Catholics from across the state gather in Tallahassee to bring the light of faith to the public square and live out Church teaching through civic engagement. United with the bishops, Catholic Days pilgrims advocate for the protection of human life and dignity as lawmakers shape Florida’s laws for the common good. By making the trip to our state capitol and lifting their voices, event participants help make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of all Floridians.
Additional details and registration information may be found at this link: https://www.dosp.org/2026-catholic-days-at-the-capitol-registration/.
Special Collection: Retirement Fund for Religious
The National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) is announcing that the annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection will be held in parishes throughout the Diocese of St. Petersburg on the weekend of December 13-14, 2025.
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A lifetime of service deserves care in return. “Thanks to your generosity, we can provide the very best care to the sisters in our community,” says Sister M. Stephanie Belgeri, 73, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George in Alton, Illinois. Donations to the Retirement Fund for Religious provide housing, medical assistance, and essential support for thousands of aging religious. Please consider giving during the collection.
More information and resources at this link: https://www.dosp.org/catholics-called-to-support-retired-religious/.
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.