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Bishop Parkes Tweets

BishopParkesBishop Parkes@BishopParkes·
October 19, 2019

Congratulations to the 8 new Deacons ordained today @StJudeCathedral in St. Petersburg! #courageouslyliving #courageouslyserving @DioStPete

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BishopParkesBishop Parkes@BishopParkes·
October 18, 2019

Looking forward to ordaining these men to the Diaconate tomorrow morning at the Cathedral. Please keep them, their spouses, and families in your prayers! @DioStPete #courageouslyliving #courageouslyserving

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BishopParkesBishop Parkes@BishopParkes·
October 18, 2019

Always great to visit with our Seminarians at St. John Vianney Seminary in Miami. I was there for meetings and for the blessing of their new dining hall. We are blessed to have such good men in formation for priesthood! #courageouslyliving #courageouslydiscerning @DOSPVocations

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Click here to watch the live video stream of the Ordinations to the Permanent Diaconate at 11:00 a.m. on Oct 19.