Pastoral Bulletin ~ August 26, 2019

Vol. 34: No. 28 ~ August 26, 2019

Official Announcements

Office of the Chancellor

Clearance of Speakers Coming to the Diocese

If your parish or other diocesan entity is planning to invite a member of the clergy, a religious brother or sister or a lay presenter to assist with sacramental duties or to offer a presentation, the invitee must first receive clearance through the Chancellor's Office.

For lay presenters, this includes all lay presenters from other parishes or entities within the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Request forms for all clearances can be found at this link .

News

Buccaneers Team Priest is Drafted to Lead the Office of Vocations

For four years, Father Chuck Dornquast has served as “team priest” for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which often means a front-row seat to the excitement of football. Now he has a front-row seat to how God is working in the lives of young men and women, calling them to serve His Church. This is the same call he experienced as a young man growing up in Zephyrhills, attending St. Joseph Parish. Click here to read more.

Parishes Gather for Ministries of Mercy Annual Event

Representatives from various Ministries of Mercy initiatives and programs around the Diocese of St. Petersburg gathered on August 17, 2019 for the annual Ministries of Mercy Mass and Luncheon at the Bethany Center in Lutz. The purpose of the event is to thank these leaders for their faithful service, update them on diocesan initiatives and allow them time to mingle and learn from one another. Click here to read more.

Cristo Rey Tampa Announces New President

Scott Morreale has been appointed to the position of President of Cristo Rey Tampa High School effective August 19, 2019.His professional qualifications and personal skills will assist the school in its mission of educating and evangelizing young people. Click here to read more.