Announcements ~ March 23, 2026

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DIOCESAN OFFICES

Office of Intercultural Ministries

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 16, 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.  hasta 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.

Promotional flyers, in English and Spanish at this link:  https://www.dosp.org/mariancongress/resources/.


8va Conferencia Anual Hispana para Hombres
“¿CÓMO ESTÁ VUESTRA FE EN UNA IGLESIA EN TEMPESTAD?” Presentada por la Diócesis de Saint Petersburg y Suncoast Catholic Ministries. El evento será el sábado, 18 de abril de 2026, de 7:15 a.m. a 3:00 p.m., en el salón social de Nativity Catholic Church, 705 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL. Los conferenciantes invitados son el Rev. Higinio Rosolen, Vicario Parroquial de la iglesia St. Anne en Ruskin y el Hno. Saulo Hidalgo, escritor y predicador católico. Habrá también oportunidad para confesiones.

Boletos individuales: $35. Combo de padre/hijo: $25 cada uno. Cada boleto incluye el almuerzo. Para obtener boletos y más información visita este enlace:  https://shorturl.at/qg4Hx.

Gráficas promocionales: 1 y 2.

8th Annual Hispanic Men’s Conference: “HOW IS YOUR FAITH IN A CHURCH IN THE MIDST OF A STORM?”
Presented by the Diocese of Saint Petersburg and Suncoast Catholic Ministries.  The event (in Spanish) will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the Social Hall of Nativity Catholic Church, 705 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon.  Cost is $35 per individual ticket, and $25 per ticket for father and son attending together.  Lunch is included.  To buy tickets and obtain more information, please visit this link:  https://shorturl.at/qg4Hx.


PARISHES/ORGANIZATIONS

Emmaus Retreat for the Women of Pinellas County
April 17 – 19, 2026,
Franciscan Center, 3010 N Perry Ave, Tampa
Catholic women of Pinellas County: Jesus is calling you to deepen your relationship with Him!  This is a weekend of spiritual awakening, or reawakening, that every woman should experience. If you liked Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP), you’ll love this!

Freed from the distractions of your daily routine, as your loving sisters in Christ minister to you, you will find your heart opened and listening to the Holy Spirit!  Find the inner joy and peace that God wants for you.  Private accommodations are $325; rooms for two are $275 per person.   Meals are included.  This retreat is sponsored by Espiritu Santo & St. Catherine of Siena Parishes.

For more information, please contact Rachel Friesema at (727) 481-4757; rfriesema@gmail.com or Cary Bentley  at (727) 424-5730; cbentley1999@gmail.com.  Flyer with more information and application for the retreat at this link:  https://shorturl.at/82pM0.

Bulletin Coordinators:  Promotional Graphic at this link: https://shorturl.at/Z8AhT.


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.