Office of the Bishop
Bishop Gregory Parkes Issues Statement on Synagogue Shooting
I am heartbroken and saddened by the horrific shooting that occurred at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Please know that the Catholic community stands in solidarity with our Jewish brothers and sisters. An attack on one faith community is an attack on all communities of faith. I pray for the victims of this callous act of violence and for the grieving families.
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Bishop Parkes will Lead P
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ayers for Reparation
All are invited to join Bishop Gregory Parkes in praying the Stations of the Cross on Wednesday, November 7, at 7:00 PM at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle (5815 5th Ave. North, St. Petersburg). This prayer opportunity is being held in reparation for the crimes of sexual abuse, especially where this has happened in the context of the Church community. Bishop Parkes seeks to offer prayer and penance as a means of spiritual support to the victims whose lives have been irreparably harmed by the heinous crimes committed against them. Read entire statement by Bishop Parkes on diocesan wide prayer and reparation
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Clergy Change
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy change, effective November 6, 2018:
RELIEVING
Upon notification by Very Reverend Thomas R. Bheemareddy, O.C.D., Provincial Superior of the Order of Discalced Carmelites,
Reverend Vijaya B. Polamarasetty, O.C.D.
from Parochial Vicar of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Palm Harbor. Father Polamarasetty has been reassigned to live with members of his religious community in California, where he will work as a hospital chaplain.
