Who:                   Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Clergy, Religious, Catholics from across the area

What:                  Mass of Thanksgiving for the Election of Pope Leo XIV

When:                 Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Where:              Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg

The public is invited to offer prayers of gratitude for our new Holy Father during a Mass of Thanksgiving for the Election of Pope Leo XIV. May 18th is also the day of the Inauguration Mass for Pope Leo XIV, which will take place at the Vatican in St. Peter’s Square.

Bishop Parkes recently commented:

“This is truly a historic time for the Catholic Church, for the world, and for our country, as the Cardinals have chosen an American to be the successor of Peter to lead the Catholic Church. I’m very hopeful for the future of our Church. This is an exciting time.”

The Mass will be live-streamed at www.dosp.org/livestream, www.facebook.com/DioStPete, and www.youtube.com/dioceseofstpete and broadcast on Spirit FM 90.5.