News – Diocese of Saint Petersburg

Welcome to the News page of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Below you will find various categories of news and our bishop’s Twitter feed. If you have news to share with the Diocese, contact Teresa Peterson, tlp@dosp.org.

Local News

New Website Seeks to Unite, Inform and Inspire Local Catholic Community

Protocols for Safety Continue in Catholic Churches Catholics Need to Hear Welcoming Messages to Return to Mass Scholarships Available for Stewardship Conference in September! Welcome to the Family- Father Daniel Kayajan View all

Courageously Living the Gospel

Newly Inspired Missionary Disciples

Virtual Conference August 12-15 for Courageously Living the Gospel Journeying Together Seen as Opportunity to be Heard, Respected by Church Church Outreach Blesses Students with Backpacks How to Observe World Day for Grandparents and Elderly View all

Florida/USA/World News

Pope Francis: Jesus Renews "Our Amazement for the Gift of the Eucharist"

Eucharistic Boat Procession Celebrates Faith, Family, Tradition Pope Francis: ‘The Lord wants a loving relationship with us’ Vatican Names Planning Group for Upcoming Synod Pope Francis Announces "Synodal Process" View all

Education

Saint Leo University Announces Merger with Marymount California University

Catholic Schools are Ready to Welcome Back Families Olympian says Catholic High School Helped Her Succeed St. Patrick Catholic School Ranks High at International Competition Saint Leo University celebrates more than 1,250 grads at in-person commencements at Florida State Fairgrounds View all

Bishop Parkes Tweets

Bishop Parkes @BishopParkes·

December 2, 2021

It was a blessing to welcome Cardinal Pell to the @DioStPete to give a reflection on redemptive suffering and his life experience. #courageouslyliving

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Bishop Parkes @BishopParkes·

November 25, 2021

Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving! https://www.dosp.org/thanksgiving-message-from-bishop-gregory-parkes/

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Bishop Parkes @BishopParkes·

November 22, 2021

Always great to celebrate Mass and enjoy a pre-Thanksgiving lunch with the retired priests of our diocese! We thank them for their faithful ministry! #courageouslyliving

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