Welcome to the News page of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Below you will find various categories of news: Local News, Courageously Living the Gospel, Upcoming Events, Vocations, Florida/National/World News, Racial Harmony and our bishop’s Twitter feed. If you have news to share with the Diocese, contact Teresa Peterson, tlp@dosp.org.

Local News
Chrism Mass 2021
 Behind the Scenes of a Live Stream Event with Bishop Parkes Catholic Foundation: Committed to Transparency and Accountability - 2020 Impact Report Catholic Foundation Legacy Planning Video Series Returning to God this Lent View all
Courageously Living the Gospel
Welcoming You to Mass
 Saint Leo University Holds Courageous Conversations on Justice and Redemption Ministry Points the Way to Peace and Healing March for Life Goes Virtual Finding Purpose and Meaning View all
Upcoming Events
World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life to Be Celebrated February 2, 2021
 Catholic Foundation Giving Challenge Off to a Great Start! National Marriage Week - February 7-14, 2021 Event Change Brings Exciting Challenge January is Poverty Awareness Month View all
Florida/USA/World News
U.S. Bishop Chairmen for Doctrine and for Pro-Life Address the Use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine
 Responding to the Challenge of Abortion in Florida on the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Life: A Statement of the Catholic Bishops of Florida U.S Bishops Issue Statement on the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as 46th President of the United States of America U.S. Bishops Urge Peace Following Reports Warning of Plans for Additional Violence at State Capitols and U.S. Capitol Is the COVID Vaccine OK for Catholics? View all
Vocations
National Catholic Sisters Week - March 8-14, 2021
 Focus 11 Video Contest Results Tools of Discernment Micro-Retreat - February 27, 2021 Abundance Holy Hour for Vocations - February 24, 2021 Altar Server Appreciation Mass - March 21, 2021 View all
Life Justice & Advocacy
February Conversations about Race Recording
 Journey with CRS Rice Bowl for Lent March for Life Goes Virtual Diocese of St. Petersburg Urges Parishes to Spread Awareness of Human Trafficking January is Poverty Awareness Month View all

Bishop Parkes Tweets

BishopParkesBishop Parkes@BishopParkes·
February 28, 2021

My Gospel Reflection for Sunday, February 28th on your favorite podcast app or here: http://buff.ly/2NyAmW7. #courageouslyliving

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DioStPeteDiocese of St. Pete@DioStPete·
February 21, 2021

Listen to @BishopParkes' Gospel Reflection for Sunday, February 21 on your favorite podcast app or here: https://buff.ly/2NKtvZ3.
#courageouslyliving

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BishopParkesBishop Parkes@BishopParkes·
February 13, 2021

Great to celebrate Mass this morning to begin the Tampa Bay Catholic Men’s Conference. Only 200 in person with many more participating virtually due to COVID-19. This years theme: “ASAP - Always Stop And Pray”. #courageouslyliving #courageousmen

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