DIOCESAN OFFICES

Wait List in Place for the 2025 Eucharistic Encounter
The 2025 Eucharistic Encounter, is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Amalie Arena, in Tampa. We have now reached capacity with more than 12,000 reserving seats for this free event, featuring Mass, Adoration, and an inspiring line-up of nationally recognized speakers and musicians, all led by Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg.

At this time, a wait list sign-up is now available. Wait list participants will receive notice if a set of seats becomes available. The primary contact has 48 hours to respond and claim the reservation. If no response is received within 48 hours, the reservation will be offered to the next group on the wait list.

Learn more and sign-up on the wait list at https://www.dosp.org/encounter.

Pastoral Plan and Mercy Challenge News and Updates
A successful Mercy Initiative thrives with a dedicated leadership team at its heart! This week, we’re turning our attention to the importance of forming and empowering your “Mercy Team” — the group of individuals who will help bring the initiative to life.

Bookmark our webpage for news and updates: https://www.dosp.org/courageouslyliving/calltoconversion-resources/news-and-updates.
(A new issue will be posted each week to keep you informed and to support your participation in the challenge.)

PARISHES/ORGANIZATIONS

Saint Leo U Hosting Ministry & Education: Synodal Reflections in Tampa
Saint Leo University is hosting an evening of reflection and learning for those serving in the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg. Join in discussion and prayer with the guest speakers.

Ministry & Education: Synodal Reflections will take place 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, at Saint Leo University’s Tampa Education Center, 1403 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33607.

Guest speakers include:  Dr. Ben Moore, principal, Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School; Father Zach Brasseur, Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish; Carmen Cayon, Director of Faith Formation, St. Paul Parish, Tampa among others.  Register by emailing Dr. Randall Woodard, randall.woodard@saintleo.edu.

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.