Office of the Bishop
Diocese of St. Petersburg Will Be Consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on May 6
In an effort to lead all people closer to the Heart of Jesus, Bishop Gregory Parkes has announced that he will consecrate the parishes, schools, charities, ministries and all people who live in the five counties of the Diocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on May 6. There are many ways for the faithful to prepare for and participate in this celebration that is part of our 50
th
Anniversary Jubilee. Read more:
Article
and/or
Website.
From the Office of Communications
50
th
Anniversary Theme Banners Have Been Delivered
Banners depicting the theme of gratitude, joy and hope have been delivered to all parishes for display. If you are in need of a banner stand and/or a Spanish banner, please contact Lucia Guyer,
lem@dosp.org
. To view banners, click
here
.
From the Office of the Vicar General
The Diocese of St. Petersburg is continuing its initiative “Freedom From Pornography” with a second workshop
with
NEW information that is intended for priests, sisters, brothers, deacons, and ministry leaders. Implementation of appropriate pastoral responses will be addressed as well as new information, best practices and resources provided. Parishes and schools are sure to benefit from a facilitated process to prepare and execute a pastoral response to this challenge. The workshop will be held on February 28, 2018. Click
here
to register.
From the Office of the Chancellor
Olivewood Craft Religious Articles
Occasionally, your parish might be contacted by a representative from one of several organizations selling olivewood handcrafted religious articles, in order to provide support to Christians in the Holy Land. PLEASE NOTE: While Bishop Parkes has granted permission for various vendors to approach pastors regarding the sale of their items, he does not endorse any particular vendor. Furthermore, his letter of permission states that the decision to invite the vendor to the parish is left to the discretion of the pastor. If you have any questions, please contact the Chancellor’s Office.
