Vol. 34: No. 13 ~ April 1, 2019
Official Announcements
Office of the Bishop
New Episode of "A View from the Top"
In this podcast recorded on March 25, Bishop Gregory Parkes talks about Catholic Days at the Capitol, parish safety, Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Ministries of Mercy luncheon and more. Click here to listen.
Ministry News
Office of Vocations
Rejoicing for Upcoming Ordinations
On Saturday, April 6 at 11:00 a.m., our seminarians Connor Penn and Drew Woodke will be ordained transitional deacons in Boca Raton! All are invited to participate by watching the live video stream here . Please keep Connor and Drew in your prayers.
News
Bishop Gregory Parkes to Celebrate Annual Chrism Mass on Tuesday, April 16
At this year’s Chrism Mass, Bishop Gregory Parkes will be joined by Bishop Emeritus Robert Lynch, approximately 170 priests, as well as deacons, religious sisters and brothers, seminarians, and other representatives from 74 parishes and 6 missions in the counties of Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus. A video stream of the Chrism Mass can be viewed  here.  You can also listen to a broadcast on Spirit FM 90.5. Click here to learn more .
Abortion, Environment Among Concerns of Catholics Visiting Florida Capitol
Florida Catholics had nothing but positive, faith-driven change for their home state on their minds as they met with legislators in Tallahassee for “Catholic Days at the Capitol.” The annual two-day event is put on by the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, the nonpartisan public policy voice of the Catholic Church in the state. Click here to learn more.
Catholic Bishops of FL Honor Raoul Cantero, III with Distinguished Catholic Leader Award
Raoul G. Cantero, III, former Florida Supreme Court Justice, was honored on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, with the Thomas A. Horkan, Jr. Distinguished Catholic Leader Award. The award was presented at the annual Catholic Days at the Capitol luncheon attended by the Catholic bishops of Florida, current Florida Supreme Court Justices, state lawmakers, and nearly 400 Catholic faithful from across the state. Click here to learn more.

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Bulletin Announcements
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Important Links
Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611