Pastoral Bulletin ~ June 17, 2019

Vol. 34: No. 23 ~ June 17, 2019

Office of the Bishop

Clergy Changes

Most Reverend Gregory Parkes , Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces clergy changes, effective July 1, 2019.

Please follow this link to the list of changes.

Ministry Updates

Office of Communications

Spirit FM Promotional Tool Kit

The Office of Communications has created an online promotional tool kit to help spread the word about our diocesan radio ministry, Spirit FM 90.5.

Click here to view the promotional tool kit that contains :

A letter from Bishop Parkes
Announcements
Ads for Kids' Kingdom, A View from the Top, The Mass and more.
Talking Points
Program Schedule

These resources can be posted to your social media and website and emailed via your e-newsletters. Please share these resources with others!

The Tampa Bay area is blessed to have a radio station that plays uplifting Christian music and broadcasts daily prayers, the daily Mass and Catholic talks shows, including Bishop Parkes’ own program, A View from the Top .

Thank you for your support!

News

Brother Lucius Amarillas, O.S.B., to Profess Solemn Vows on July 14

Brother Lucius Amarillas, O.S.B., a junior Benedictine monk of Saint Leo Abbey, will profess solemn vows during Mass on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Leo Abbey (33601 State Road 52, Saint Leo, FL 33574). Professing solemn vows will bind Brother Lucius to the monastery and the Benedictine order for the remainder of his life. All are invited to attend this joyous occasion! Click here to read more .

U.S. Bishops Approve Additional Measures to Address Abuse and Bishop Accountability

During the Spring General Assembly, the bishops discussed and voted on bishop accountability measures to respond to the abuse crisis. Click here to view a Q & A resource from the June 2019 Meeting. Also, here is an overview of bishop accountability measures and here is an overview of ongoing accountability steps.

New Website Highlights Steps to Confront Clergy Sex Abuse

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a new website to share information on prevention, protection and accountability relating to the clergy sex abuse crisis.“The purpose of this website is to serve as a source of information and provide resources regarding the safety of children and vulnerable persons, victim assistance, and frequently asked questions,” said Monsignor Brian Bransfield, General Secretary, USCCB. Learn more at usccbprevention.org

New Papal Document Highlights Educational Crisis on “Gender Theory”

The Congregation for Catholic Education has published “Male and Female He Created Them: Towards a Path of Dialogue on the Question of Gender Theory in Education.” The new document is intended as an instrument to help guide Catholic contributions to the ongoing debate about human sexuality and to address the challenges that emerge from gender ideology. Click here to learn more.