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
Local Filipino Community Celebrates 500 years of Christianity in their Homeland
 Third Annual Hispanic Men's Conference Encourages Renewal New Ministry Seeks to Show Foster Families Love and Support Project Rachel: A Lifesaver for Men and Women Traumatized by Abortion Clergy Appointments ~ Spring 2021 View all
Courageously Living the Gospel
New Affordable Housing Property Under Construction in Tampa
 A Family’s Journey to Ordination Young Adult Becomes Catholic Before Leaving for Military Service Invitation Leads to Life-Changing Experience “I Needed a Savior” View all
Upcoming Events
Blue Mass for First Responders May 12
 Solemnity of the Body & Blood of Christ June 5-6 Facebook Live with a Future Father - May 10, 2021 Priesthood Ordination - May 15, 2021 World Day of Prayer for Vocations - April 25, 2021 View all
Education
Scholarships Are Available to Attend Catholic Schools
 Saint Leo University Opens Innovative Esports Arena, Welcomes New Team Focus 11 Video Contest Results Students at St. Petersburg Catholic High School Benefit From New State-of-the-Art Learning Center Saint Leo University Welcomes Rev. Randall Meissen as University Chaplain View all
Vocations
Abundance Holy Hour for Vocations - April 28, 2021
 Diaconate Ordination - April 17, 2021 Zoom Chat with Seminarians - April 12, 2021 National Catholic Sisters Week - March 8-14, 2021 Focus 11 Video Contest Results View all
Florida/USA/World News
Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairmen on Verdict in Trial of Derek Chauvin
 U.S. Bishops’ Migration Committee Chairman Expresses Disappointment that Low Refugee Admissions Goal Remains Situation on the U.S.-Mexico Border U.S. Bishop Chairman Mourns Loss of Life in Mass Shooting in Boulder, CO U.S. Bishop Chairman Welcomes Repeal of Death Penalty in Virginia View all

Bishop Parkes Tweets

BishopParkesBishop Parkes@BishopParkes·
May 12, 2021

If you’ve been away from Mass, we welcome you back with open arms! It’s time to come home. Our churches are open and safe. Click this link for an important message. https://youtu.be/ksJJ_1VH4KI #courageouslyliving

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BishopParkesBishop Parkes@BishopParkes·
May 9, 2021

A day of joy and celebration at St. Joseph Vietnamese Parish in Tampa! St. Joseph’s officially became a parish, Fr. Chien was installed as Pastor, and we dedicated and consecrated their new Church. #courageouslyliving

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BishopParkesBishop Parkes@BishopParkes·
May 8, 2021

Mass today @StJudeCathedral as part of the 3rd Annual Marian Congress. We renewed our @DioStPete consecration to Mary and had a May crowning. #courageouslyliving

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