News
New Video Series Inspires Catholics to be Ambassadors for Christ
 National March for Life is on January 24 Faithful Citizenship Resources 10th Annual Tampa Bay Men’s Conference: Get Inspired, Informed, and Energized Preparing for the Rite of Election View all
Courageously Living the Gospel
Spirit of Giving
 New Youth Ministry is Helping Teens and Leaders Stay Grounded in Faith Husband and Wife Volunteer with Ten Ministries, Guided by the Holy Spirit Serving at Church is a Family Priority Retired Principal Impacts Many Lives with Her Generosity and Faith View all
Upcoming Events
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - January 18-25, 2020
 9 Days for Life Novena - January 21 - January 29, 2020 Reproductive Grief Care Training - February 18, 2020 Science and Faith Discussion with Saint Leo University - January 22, 2020 Human Trafficking Awareness Seminar - February 6, 2020 View all
Schools & Centers
Catholic School Update from Our Superintendent
 Retired Principal Impacts Many Lives with Her Generosity and Faith Catholic Student Union at USF Celebrates Faith and Accomplishments of Seniors Saint Leo University Inaugurates 10th President, Jeffrey D. Senese Catholic High School Students Invited to Learn about Scholarship & "Instant Admit" View all
Vocations
Buccaneers Team Priest is Drafted to Lead the Office of Vocations
 New Director of Vocations Brother Lucius Amarillas, O.S.B., to Profess Solemn Vows on July 14 Newly Ordained Priests Bishop's Annual BBQ View all
Life Justice & Advocacy
Faithful Citizenship Resources
 Renewed Call to a Culture of Life on the Tragic 47th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade: A Statement of the Catholic Bishops of Florida Ten Things You Can Do to Accompany Undocumented Immigrants Pledging Dignity beyond the Debate Pro Life Committee Chairman Invites Bishops to Join Initiative Serving Pregnant and Parenting Mothers in Need View all
Accountability
National Child and Youth Protection Leader Affirms Diocese of St. Petersburg
 Pope Francis Establishes New Rules for the Whole Church To Strengthen Protections for Children and Vulnerable Persons New Website Highlights Steps to Confronting Clergy Sex Abuse Three New Members are Appointed to the National Review Board for the Charter for Protection of Children and Young People U.S. Bishops’ Vote in Favor of Moving Forward on Third-Party System for Reporting Abuse Allegations Against Bishops View all
Obituaries
Deacon Frank Chiappetta
 Sr. Alice Belanger, R.C. Reverend Paul Mizener Mrs. Carol Ann Russell Mrs. Mary Lou Goldych View all

Bishop Parkes Tweets

BishopParkesBishop Parkes@BishopParkes·
January 23, 2020

The intention, reflection, and prayers for Day 3. https://t.co/LnO07sj6uz #courageouslyliving #courageouslypraying #respectlife #protectlife

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DioStPeteDiocese of St. Pete@DioStPete·
January 23, 2020

A message from @bishopparkes for our 400+ young people & chaperones heading to @March_for_Life! Keep our pilgrims & all attending in your prayers & pray for respect for all human life, from moment of conception to natural death #dospmarch4life #courageouslyliving #dospyoungchurch

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DioStPeteDiocese of St. Pete@DioStPete·
January 22, 2020

Join Catholic men from parishes around West Central FL for day of prayer, reconciliation, learning & fellowship! Tampa Bay Men’s Conference on 2/22/20 will feature speakers Dr Tim Gray & Peter Herbeck. Register: https://t.co/s6v6YbmHwa. #courageouslyliving @SCM_Men

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