DIOCESAN OFFICES Have You Heard the Bishop’s Radio Show? Join Bishop Gregory Parkes for A View From The Top, a radio program that provides a candid and hopeful conversation on current events that affect our Church, our community and our country. A new episode can be heard on Friday, April 26 at 11:30 a.m. …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Child Abuse Prevention Month April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is most appropriate that Child Abuse Prevention Month is observed during the spring and especially in proximity to the Easter season, a time when we celebrate new life! There is no better time of year to celebrate the protection of …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Child Abuse Prevention Month April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is most appropriate that Child Abuse Prevention Month is observed during the spring and especially in proximity to the Easter season, a time when we celebrate new life! There is no better time of year to celebrate the protection of …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Have You Heard the Bishop’s Podcast? Join Bishop Gregory Parkes for A View From The Top, a radio program that provides a candid and hopeful conversation on current events that affect our Church, our community and our country. A new episode on Holy Week and Easter can be heard on Friday, April 12 …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Have You Heard the Bishop’s Podcast? Join Bishop Gregory Parks for A View From The Top, a radio program that provides a candid and hopeful conversation on current events that affect our Church, our community and our country. A new episode can be heard on Friday, March 29 at 11:30 a.m. on …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Have You Heard the Bishop’s Podcast? Join Bishop Gregory Parks for A View From The Top, a radio program that provides a candid and hopeful conversation on current events that affect our Church, our community and our country. A new episode can be heard on Friday, March 29 at 11:30 a.m. on …
****** DIOCESAN OFFICES Receive Encouragement Each Day You are invited to sign up to receive daily Scripture reflections on Courageously Living the Gospel that will provide suggestions and prayers for more boldly living your faith! You can choose to receive the reflections via email or text starting on Wednesday, March 13. Sign up to be …
****** DIOCESAN OFFICES Statewide Stewardship Day PRAYER, FORMATION, HOSPITALITY and SERVICE. On Saturday, May 4, the seven dioceses of Florida will join together to explore how we can implement stewardship through these topics at our second Statewide Stewardship Day, “Engaging the Family through the Four Pillars of Stewardship.” This incredible day of formation features concelebrated Mass …
******* DIOCESAN OFFICES 2a Conferencia Anual Hispana para Hombres “Vivir Valientemente el Evangelio” Presentada por la Diócesis de St. Petersburg y Suncoast Catholic Ministries. Sábado, 6 de abril, 2019 en el Salón Social, Nativity Catholic Church, Brandon. Conferenciantes invitados: Dr. Fernando Casanova y Padre Philip (Felipe) Scott. Santa Misa oficiada por el Abad Isaac Camacho, Abadia …
DIOCESAN OFFICES “A View From The Top with Bishop Gregory Parkes” Join Bishop Gregory Parks for “A View From The Top,” a radio program that provides a candid and hopeful conversation on current events that affect our Church, our community and our country. A new episode can be heard on Friday, February 22 at 11:30 …
DIOCESAN OFFICES “A View From The Top with Bishop Gregory Parkes” Join Bishop Gregory Parks for “A View From The Top,” a radio program that provides a candid and hopeful conversation on current events that affect our Church, our community and our country. A new episode can be heard on Friday, February 22 at 11:30 …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Catholic Days at the Capitol: Make the Trip and Make a Difference! March 26-27 (returning March 28). This two-day event provides the opportunity to put into action our faith’s call to political responsibility and allows us to strengthen the presence of our Catholic values in the public square. We will also be joined …
DIOCESAN OFFICES 2018/19 Rice Bowl Mini Grants Recipients The Office of Life, Justice and Advocacy is pleased to announce the following recipients of the fall 2018/19 Rice Bowl Mini Grants, made possible by 25% of local Rice Bowl contributions retained for local use. Congratulations to the following parishes and organizations: Catholic Charities-Parish Ministries for …
* DIOCESAN OFFICES A View From The Top with Bishop Gregory Parkes Join Bishop Gregory Parks for “A View From The Top,” a radio program that provides a candid and hopeful conversation on current events that affect our Church, our community and our country. A new episode can be heard on Friday, January 25 at …
***** DIOCESAN OFFICES A View From The Top with Bishop Gregory Parkes Join Bishop Gregory Parks for “A View From The Top,” a radio program that provides a candid and hopeful conversation on current events that affect our Church, our community and our country. A new episode can be heard on Friday, January 25 at …
****** DIOCESAN OFFICES The Catholic Foundation Gala 2019 Please mark your calendars for the 2019 Catholic Foundation Gala on Saturday February 2nd at the Hilton Downtown Tampa. All guests will enjoy a top-notch dinner, keynote address by Richard Gonzmart, fourth-generation “caretaker” of the Columbia Restaurant Group, 50/50 Raffle, live auction and the art showcase featuring …
****** DIOCESAN OFFICES Vocatus Discernment Group for Men Vocatus is a group for men who feel that the Lord might be calling them to the incredible vocation of the Priesthood. High school juniors and above are invited to attend on Thursday, December 20, from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm at the Pastoral Center (6363 9th Avenue North, St. …
****** DIOCESAN OFFICES A View From The Top with Bishop Gregory Parkes Join Bishop Gregory Parks for “A View From The Top,” a radio program that provides a candid and hopeful conversation on current events that affect our Church, our community and our country. A new episode, “Favorite Christmas Memories” can be heard on Friday, …
****** DIOCESAN OFFICES Please Support Collection for Retired Religious on December 8 & 9 Aging religious need your help. Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests ministered for years for little to no pay. Their sacrifices now leave their religious communities without adequate retirement savings. Your gift to the annual collection for the Retirement …
***** DIOCESAN OFFICES Cities for Life/Cities against the Death Penalty Friday, November 30, 2018 On this date, cities across the world mobilize to renounce the death penalty and work for a more civil form of justice. Join us at the Franciscan Center (3010 N. Perry Ave., Tampa) for an Ecumenical Service beginning at 7:00 PM. …
***** DIOCESAN OFFICES Cities for Life/Cities against the Death Penalty Friday, November 30, 2018 On this date, cities across the world mobilize to renounce the death penalty and work for a more civil form of justice. Join us at the Franciscan Center (3010 N. Perry Ave., Tampa) for an Ecumenical Service beginning at 7:00 …
***** DIOCESAN OFFICES Family Faith Fest – A Historic Day to Remember The first-ever Family Faith Fest on October 27, 2018 with over 10,000 participants was an opportunity to celebrate the diocesan golden anniversary as one Family of God. It was also a day of great music, games, exhibits and cultural experiences. Most importantly, …
***** DIOCESAN OFFICES Family Faith Fest – A Historic Day to Remember The first-ever Family Faith Fest on October 27, 2018 with over 10,000 participants was an opportunity to celebrate the diocesan golden anniversary as one Family of God. It was also a day of great music, games, exhibits and cultural experiences. Most importantly, the …
***** DIOCESAN OFFICES 2018 Candidate Questionnaire Project: An Informed Voter is a Responsible Voter The U.S. bishops remind us, “In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation.” To help parishioners become informed on where candidates stand on key issues, the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops …
*** DIOCESAN OFFICES Parish Group Volunteers Needed The Family Faith Fest Committee is searching for parishes willing to volunteer as an organized group in these key areas: Eucharistic Exposition and Rosary – groups of 5-8 dedicated parishioners needed every ½ hour to participate in Exposition and the Rosary in the appointed areas in Faith Village. …
**** DIOCESAN OFFICES Civil Dialogue The Office of Life, Justice, and Advocacy has scheduled civil dialogues on racism as part of a larger initiative supporting the U.S. Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism and their upcoming pastoral letter. A civil dialogue is a moderated discussion that involves sharing personal experiences and Catholic Social Teachings. Dialogues are taking place …
**** DIOCESAN OFFICES Civil Dialogue The Office of Life, Justice, and Advocacy has scheduled civil dialogues on racism as part of a larger initiative supporting the U.S. Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism and their upcoming pastoral letter. A civil dialogue is a moderated discussion that involves sharing personal experiences and Catholic Social Teachings. Dialogues are taking place …
The Weekend Before World Mission Sunday (October 14, 2018) NEXT WEEKEND, we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Pope Francis invites the entire Church to support the mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the world’s most vulnerable communities. Please keep …
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**** DIOCESAN OFFICES BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS EVENTS The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4 is approaching fast. Please submit your Blessing of the Animals events to the diocesan Events Calendar at this link. We will direct people looking for pet blessings to check the calendar. The Office of Communications would like …
**** DIOCESAN OFFICES BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS EVENTS The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4 is approaching fast. Please submit your Blessing of the Animals events to the diocesan Events Calendar at this link. We will direct people looking for pet blessings to check the calendar. The Office of Communications would like …
**** DIOCESAN OFFICES Office of Vocations Discernment Day for Young Adult Women Save the Date! The Office of Vocations will be hosting a discernment day for young adult women on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. Petersburg. The day will begin with Mass at 11:00 am, followed by …
**** DIOCESAN OFFICES Diocese of St. Petersburg Documents 50th Anniversary Impact Note to Bulletin Editors: Over the next few months, please share what you can with your parishioners about the amazing things we have been able toaccomplish together as one Diocese over the past 50 years. While some of the impact cannot be quantified, we have created bulletin graphics that …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Diocese of St. Petersburg Documents 50th Anniversary Impact Note to Bulletin Editors: Over the next few months, please share what you can with your parishioners about the amazing things we have been able to accomplish together as one Diocese over the past 50 years. While some of the impact cannot be quantified, …
2018 Candidate Questionnaire Project: What’s a Catholic voter to do? Catholic faithful are urged to choose their political leaders according to principle, not party affiliation or mere self-interest. To help parishioners become informed on where candidates stand on key issues, the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops has polled those running for U.S. Congress and the …
DIOCESAN OFFICES Safe Environment Program Know Your Children’s School Parents and guardians have the primary responsibility for protecting their children from all potential harm. When choosing a nursery, daycare center or school, parents should inspect the building and grounds to make sure there are no areas where children play or work that is “off limits” …
PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 25 ~ July 16, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins DIOCESAN OFFICES Safe Environment Program Know Your Children’s School Parents and guardians have the primary responsibility for protecting their children from all potential harm. When choosing a nursery, daycare center or school, parents should inspect the building and grounds to …
PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 24 ~ July 2, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins DIOCESAN OFFICES New Vision for the Diocese of St. Petersburg is Introduced Bishop Gregory Parkes has announced a new Mutually Shared Vision that is the result of listening sessions conducted during 2017. The three-year plan will impact the community in …
PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 23 ~ June 18, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins DIOCESAN OFFICES New Vision for the Diocese of St. Petersburg is Introduced Bishop Gregory Parkes has announced a new Mutually Shared Vision that is the result of listening sessions conducted during 2017. The three-year plan will impact the community in …
PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 22 ~ June 4, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins DIOCESAN OFFICES DISCERNMENT GROUP BEGINS JUNE 13 The Office of Vocations will be offering a new discernment group for men called Vocatus. The first meeting will be on June 13 at 6:30 pm at St. Paul Catholic Church in St. …
PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 21 ~ May 29, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins DIOCESAN OFFICES DISCERNMENT GROUP BEGINS JUNE 13 The Office of Vocations will be offering a new discernment group for men called Vocatus. The first meeting will be on June 13 at 6:30 pm at St. Paul Catholic Church in St. …
PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 20 ~ May 21, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins DIOCESAN OFFICES YOUTH VIDEO CONTEST The Diocese of St. Petersburg celebrates its 50th Anniversary during 2018. Teens have an opportunity to learn about the history of their local Church through a video contest that answers the question: “Why I love …
PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 19 ~ May 14, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins DIOCESAN OFFICES ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD Bishop Gregory Parkes will ordain Deacons Kyle Bell, Louis Turcotte and Timothy Williford to the priesthood on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. …
PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 18 ~ May 7, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins DIOCESAN OFFICES ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD Bishop Gregory Parkes will ordain Deacons Kyle Bell, Louis Turcotte and Timothy Williford to the priesthood on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. …
PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 17 ~ April 30, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins DIOCESAN OFFICES CONSECRATION TO MARY The Diocese of St. Petersburg Will Be Consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on May 6 All are invited to the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle (5815 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg) …
PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 16 ~ April 23, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins DIOCESAN OFFICES CONSECRATION TO MARY The Diocese of St. Petersburg Will Be Consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on May 6 All are invited to the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle (5815 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg) …
PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 15 ~ April 16, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins DIOCESAN OFFICES ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD Bishop Gregory Parkes will ordain Deacons Kyle Bell, Louis Turcotte and Timothy Williford to the priesthood on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. Petersburg. …
PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 14 ~ April 9, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins DIOCESAN OFFICES ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD Bishop Gregory Parkes will ordain Deacons Kyle Bell, Louis Turcotte and Timothy Williford to the priesthood on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. Petersburg. …
PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 13 ~ April 2, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins DIOCESAN OFFICES Vocations Office ALTAR SERVER APPRECIATION MASS On Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. the Office of Vocations will host the annual Altar Server Appreciation Mass at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 Fifth Ave. N., …
PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 12 ~ March 26, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins DIOCESAN OFFICES Vocations Office ALTAR SERVER APPRECIATION MASS On Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. the Office of Vocations will host the annual Altar Server Appreciation Mass at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 Fifth Ave. N., …
PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 11 ~ March 19, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins DIOCESAN OFFICES CHRISM MASS On Tuesday, March 27 at 11:30 a.m. Bishop Gregory Parkes will preside at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Jude. During this Mass the priests along with Bishop Parkes will renew their commitment to …
PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 10 ~ March 12, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins DIOCESAN OFFICES BISHOP GREGORY PARKES INVITES YOU TO THE CHRISM MASS Please mark your calendars for this year’s Chrism Mass, to take place on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 …
PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 09 ~ March 5, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins DIOCESAN OFFICES BISHOP GREGORY PARKES INVITES YOU TO THE CHRISM MASS Please mark your calendars for this year’s Chrism Mass, to take place on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. …
