Vol. 35: No. 33 ~ October 5, 2020 |
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Office of the Chancellor
Diocese in Compliance with Recent Audit
During the period September 8-9, 2020, the Diocese of St. Petersburg underwent its 3-year on-site audit, to ensure our compliance with the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The audit was conducted by Stonebridge Business Partners, which has conducted similar audits for dioceses and eparchies throughout the U.S. since 2011.
Once again, the Diocese of St. Petersburg was found to be in compliance with the norms of the USCCB Charter, showing proof of our commitment to ensure safe environments for children, youth and vulnerable adults. A copy of the letter can be viewed here.
The audit was based on our report for the period of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. On-site audits take place every three years, with audits by correspondence taking place during the intervening years. Unless it is decided otherwise, our next on-site audit will take place in 2023.
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New Encyclical from Pope Francis: Fratelli Tutti
On last Saturday, October 3rd, Pope Francis released his third encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti: On Fraternity and Social Friendship.” An encyclical is a letter addressed to all persons who will accept it and reflect on the invitation to dialogue. More information on the encyclical, along with a link to the document can be accessed by clicking here.
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Office of Propagation of the Faith
Sample Parish Bulletin Announcements for World Mission Sunday
October 17-18 is World Mission Sunday and the poor and vulnerable are more in need than ever before. With both the pandemic and natural disasters hitting hard in 2020, the entire world is struggling. This is your opportunity to generously give to those in desperate need of food, shelter, medical care, and hope! Please answer the call to give a life-changing gift to others on World Mission Sunday, October 17-18, 2020. Thank you and God bless you.
For Sample Parish Bulletin Announcements, please click on this link.
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Office of Communications
U.S. Bishops’ Virtual Rosary on the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will host a virtual rosary event on October 7, the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the USCCB, has called for this moment of prayer with the intention of uniting Catholics across the country at this time when there is much unrest and uncertainty.
Archbishop Gomez has invited several bishops, representing the various geographical regions of the United States, to pray a part of the rosary and it will premiere on the USCCB’s YouTube channel and Facebook page on Wednesday, October 7 at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT).
The faithful are encouraged to join in this prayerful moment of unity for our country, to seek healing and to ask Our Lady, on her feast, to pray for us and help lead us to Jesus, and encouraged to share where they are praying from, to post a photo of their rosary, and to leave a prayer intention for our country. The USCCB will be using the hashtag #RosaryForAmerica on its social media.
Social media graphics in both English and Spanish may be found on the USCCB’s web page.
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View current information that can be included in parish bulletins here.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers.
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Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611
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