DIOCESAN OFFICES Healing Mass for Survivors of AbuseThe sixth annual Mass of Healing will be held for those who seek spiritual healing from abuse in all forms, including sexual, physical, or emotional, and for those who wish to pray for victims/survivors of abuse, their family, and friends. The Mass will be held on Saturday, September 5, …

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The Chancellor’s Office announces the passing of Mrs. Henri Plourde, 91, on Saturday, August 1, 2026.  She is the mother of Peter and John (deceased 2020) Plourde, former priests of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg, and of Joy Stephen, wife of Deacon Bill Stephen, St. Paul Parish, Tampa. A Funeral Mass for Mrs. Plourde was …

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The Chancellor’s Office recently learned of the death of Mrs. Felicitas Gutierrez, 95, mother of Reverend Cristobal Padilla, M. Afr., a priest in residence with the Missionaries of Africa in St. Petersburg.  Mrs. Gutierrez passed away on Thursday evening, August 6, 2026, in Mexico.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Rev. Cristobal Padilla, M.Afr., Missionaries …

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Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes: APPOINTMENT Upon presentation by Very Reverend Augustine (Gus) Wall, S.V.D., Provincial Superior, Society of the Divine Word, Southern Province of St. Augustine, Reverend Michael Long Vu, S.V.D., to Parochial Vicar of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Clearwater, effective September 1, 2026. RELIEVING …

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To help individuals affected by abuse find strength, support, and healing, the Diocese of Saint Petersburg is holding their fifth annual Healing Mass for Survivors of Abuse on Saturday, September 5th, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Avenue N., St. Petersburg. All are welcome, including people of …

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