Franciscan Center Black History Month Events
February 6, 2024

The Franciscan Center in Tampa is sponsoring two events in celebration of Black History Month. These will both be on-line events and require registration to participate.  Celebrating a Feast for our Souls Through Poetry as we observe 2024 Black History Month (Zoom) Friday, February 16, 2024 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. With: Debra Fuller Ellis                           2 CEU …

National Black Catholic Congress XIII – Day of Reflection
October 3, 2022

The Black Catholic Ministry, Diocese of St. Petersburg, will host a Day of Reflection in preparation for the National Black Catholic Congress XIII.  From July 20 to July 23, 2023 Congress XIII will take place in National Harbor, Maryland. The Congress is held every five years. If you have never been to a Congress before, this is …

National Black Catholic Men’s Conference
August 23, 2022

19th Annual National Black Catholic Men’s Conference 2022- Indianapolis, Indiana October 13th-16th, 2022 Theme: “We Were Made for More Joshua 1:9” REGISTRATION FEE: Adult $150.00 Adult Early Bird (Deadline September 1, 2022) $100.00 Youth and High School $65.00 The conference registration fee includes lunch on Saturday Room Reservations contact: Spring Hill Suites by Marriott Room …

National Black Catholic Congress XIII – “Write the Vision: A Prophetic Call to Thrive
August 23, 2022

The National Black Catholic Congress announces the date and theme for Congress XIII. Write the Vision: A Prophetic Call to Thrive After much prayerful consideration, the theme for Congress XIII is “Write the Vision: A Prophetic Call to Thrive.” The theme is based on Habakkuk 2:2-4, “Then the Lord answered me and said: “Write down the …

Day of Prayer to End Racism and Violence – Wednesday, September 9, 2020
September 3, 2020

In support of the recommendations made by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop’s Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism and the diocesan Black Catholic Ministry, Bishop Parkes is asking all to pray for an end to racism and violence in our communities and country on Wednesday, September 9, the Memorial of St. Peter Claver, the …

Bishop Gregory Parkes to Lead Prayer Service for Peace, Healing and Change on June 7th
June 4, 2020

Find a Spanish version of this announcement here. In solidarity with all people of good will who seek racial harmony and an end to racial injustice, the Diocese of St. Petersburg will host a prayer vigil on Sunday, June 7th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 …

Building Intercultural Competence for Ministers (BICM) Workshop – March 28, 2020
February 21, 2020

SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2020 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon St. Joseph Catholic Church 3012 W. Cherry Street, Tampa, FL 33607 Presented by the Multicultural Ministry and Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute offices of the Diocese of St. Petersburg.  BICM is an initiative from the USCCB Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church designed to introduce ministry …

Building Intercultural Competence for Ministers (BICM) Workshop – March 24, 2020
February 21, 2020

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church 5340 High Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652 Presented by the Multicultural Ministry and Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute offices of the Diocese of St. Petersburg.  BICM is an initiative from the USCCB Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church …