Vol. 33: No. 32 ~ September 24, 2018
Official Announcements
Office of the Bishop

Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective October 1, 2018 unless otherwise noted:
 
APPOINTMENTS
Upon presentation by Very Reverend Michael Rock, O. de M., Vicar Provincial of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy:
  • Reverend Justin Freeman, O. de M. to Parochial Vicar of St. John Vianney Parish, St. Pete Beach.
  • Reverend Michael Donovan, O. de M. to Parochial Vicar pro tempore of Sacred Heart Parish, Pinellas Park.
Upon presentation by Very Reverend Kevin J. Mullen, O.F.M., Provincial Minister of the Franciscan Friars, Holy Name Province, Reverend Salim Joseph, O.F.M. to Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Tampa, effective September 20, 2018.

RELIEVING
Upon notification by Very Reverend Michael Rock, O. de M., Vicar Provincial of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy:
  • Reverend Joseph Eddy, O. de M. from Parochial Vicar of St. John Vianney Parish, St. Pete Beach. Father Eddy has been named pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Reverend Daniel Bowen, O. de M. from Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Pinellas Park. Father Bowen has been named Vocations Director of the United States Vicariate of the Mercedarian Order and will reside in Cleveland, Ohio.
Office of the Chancellor

Directory Update: Syro Malabar Retreat Center
Please know that the Divine Mercy Prayer Center, Plant City, and its Director, Rev. Fr. Anthony Thekkanath VC, are part of the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago ministering in our Diocese.

Divine Mercy Prayer Center 
2905 S Frontage Rd
Plant City, FL 33566
Phone: 813-567-1226
Website: https://divinefl.org/

You can find this information as well as other Eastern churches within our diocese on this link under our online Directory.
News
Sr. Helen Lange Continues to Be a Gift on her 105th Birthday
Sister Helen Lange, a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Florida in Saint Leo, Florida, celebrates her 105th Birthday on Friday, September 28, 2018. Throughout her life here, Sister Helen has left her endearing mark on all those she encounters. Read more.
October is Respect Life Month
The annual Respect Life Program is a year-round, nationwide effort to help Catholics understand, value, and become engaged with building a culture that cherishes every human life. Although sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Respect Life Program is essentially comprised of the efforts of leaders throughout the Church . Read more .

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