Vol. 35: No. 20 ~ May 18, 2020
Ministry Update
Office of Life, Justice and Advocacy

Bishop Gregory Parkes Joined Ecumenical Dialogue on Caring for Our Common Home
On May 13, 2020, the Diocese of St. Petersburg Office of Life, Justice and Advocacy hosted an ecumenical online forum to commemorate the 5 th anniversary of the publication of the papal encyclical, Laudato si (translation: “Praise be to you ”) subtitled, “On Care for our Common Home.” The dialogue featured a medical expert, clergy, parish representatives and members of the media. More at this link .
Office of Communications

Local TV Station will Air Documentary about Canonization Cause for Nicholas Black Elk
WFTS-Channel 28 will air a documentary about the life and legacy of Nicholas Black Elk, Servant of God. " Walking the Good Red Road: Nicholas Black Elk's Journey to Sainthood ," will air on Sunday May 24th on WFTS at 4:00 a.m. ( Suggestion: Set your TV to record ). Click here for a preview of the program. Click here to learn more about Black Elk, who was a member of the Lakota Native American Tribe when he converted to Catholicism in 1904. This program was funded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Catholic Communication Campaign.
For the Faithful Departed
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:




May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God rest in peace!

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