Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg
Recent News About Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg
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Happy Birthday, Bishop Gregory L. Parkes!
We are grateful for your compassion, wisdom, and leadership as you shepherd the people of God in our Diocese. Ad multos annos!
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG: All are invited to this year’s Chrism Mass, to take place on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. Petersburg.
Bishop Gregory L. Parkes will consecrate Sacred Chrism, a mixture of oil and balsam, that will be used for anointing during thousands of Baptisms and Confirmations throughout the coming year in local parishes.
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG: On March 17th we celebrate the Feast of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
On March 17th we celebrate the Feast of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. St. Patrick, Pray for us!
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG: Our diocesan delegation is on its way to March for Life in Washington DC!
Please pray for safe travels and an effective witness to the Gospel of Life.
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG: The story of the Diocese of St. Petersburg is featured in an episode of The Chair
It’s a series celebrating the best of Catholicism in the US, from the physical beauty of our cathedrals to the faith journey of our bishops.
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG: Today we celebrate the #Epiphany of the Lord!
"Like the Magi, may we also journey and be attentive, untiring and courageous on the path to find the invisible God who was born among us." - Pope Francis
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG: The custom of displaying figures depicting the birth of Jesus Christ owes its origin to St. Francis of Assisi, who made the Christmas crèche or manger for Christmas Eve of 1223.
One of those present or the leader reads a text of sacred Scripture, for example, Luke 2:1 (lines 1-8) or Isaiah 7:10 (lines 10-15, the birth of Emmanuel).
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG: Many religious communities do not have enough money for their senior members’ care
You can help by supporting the Retirement Fund for Religious at Mass this weekend Dec. 10-11.
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG: Many religious communities do not have enough money for their senior members’ care
You can help by supporting the Retirement Fund for Religious at Mass this weekend Dec. 10-11.
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG: You are invited to join us at St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church on December 7 for a presentation by Chris Stefanick called "Living Joy: How to Live a Joyful Life"
Doors open at 6pm. Program starts at 7pm. The program will be followed by a Q & A with Chris and a book signing.
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG: Happy Thanksgiving!
What are you thanking God for this year?
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG: Church remembers St. Elizabeth of Hungary who with her husband King Ludwig of Hungary radically impacted the world around them by their generosity
They demonstrated the remarkable beauty of marriage when lived out in a spirit of complete entrustment to God and generosity to neighbor. May we be blessed in our diocese with many such marriages and may our couples look to the examples of St. Elizabeth and King Ludwig.
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG: On this Veterans Day we honor, thank and PRAY for every veteran who has served our country
Lord God, Almighty Father, creator of mankind and author of peace, as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess, we ask you to bless the members of our armed forces.
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG: Thank you for your prayerful participation in 40 Days For Life! Everyone is invited to closing vigils at three locations around our Diocese.
Special speakers will include, Steve Karlen, the National Campaign Director with 40 Days for Life.
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG: We are so thankful for the eight men of our Diocese who answered the call and will be ordained Deacons next year
Catholic Diocese Of St. Petersburg issued the following announcement on Oct. 15.On this Thankful Thursday, we are so thankful for the eight men of our Diocese who answered the call and will be ordained Deacons next year.
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG: A cross bent, but not broken.
These are just some of the images shared with us by the Diocese of Venice in Florida , where people are still reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian.
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG: October is the month of the Most Holy Rosary!
Our Lady of the Rosary pray for us and help lead us to Jesus.
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG: Please join us in praying for Louis, Alex, John Paul and Thuan our NEW seminarians
This was a great opportunity for our seminarians to grow in fraternity by having fun, praying together and getting to know each other.
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG: How would a surprise act of hospitality during these hot days of summer impact those in our community?
He was inspired by last week’s readings where Abraham and Sarah showed generous hospitality to three visitors who came to them.
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us!
Almighty Lord and God, let the gracious intercession of Our Lady of Mount Carmel help us