DIOCESAN OFFICES Marian Congress 2026, “Mary, the Bridge to All Cultures” The Diocese of Saint Petersburg invites you to the 8th Annual Marian Congress on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg from 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow in holiness and deepen …

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Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective July 1, 2026, unless otherwise indicated:  RETIREMENT STATUS  Reverend John S. Hays, from Pastor of St. Anne Parish, Ridge Manor, granted retirement status.  Reverend John B. Lipscomb, from Spiritual Director, Bethany Center, Lutz, granted retirement status.  APPOINTMENTS  Pastors  Reverend Erwin C. Belgica, …

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DIOCESAN OFFICES Office of Marriage and Family Life Divorce Minister Training & Formation If your parish has ever said, “”We want to help divorced Catholic…but we don’t know how”—this is your next step.  Join us on April 25-26, 2026 for a 2-Day Catholic Divorce Ministry Training, Hosted by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, on Zoom. Can’t attend …

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The Diaconate Office informs that Mr. Charles Vesely, 74, passed away suddenly on March 29, 2026.  Mr. Vesely is the brother-in-law of Deacon Jim Grevenites, Director of Deacon Personnel/Prison & Pastoral Care Ministry.  Funeral services will take place on April 2, 2026 at Fredrich-Jones Funeral home in Illinois. Please keep Deacon Grevenites and his family …

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DIOCESAN OFFICES Office of Intercultural Ministries Marian Congress 2026, “Mary, the Bridge to All Cultures” The Diocese of Saint Petersburg invites you to the 8th Annual Marian Congress on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Don’t miss …

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