Vol. 36: No. 19 ~ May 10, 2021
Official Announcement
Office of the Bishop

Clergy Changes
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy appointments, effective July 1, 2021:

APPOINTMENTS
Pastors
Reverend Victor Amorose from Parochial Administrator to Pastor of St. John Vianney Parish, St. Pete Beach.

Reverend Curtis Carro from Parochial Administrator to Pastor of St. Raphael Parish, 
St. Petersburg.

Reverend Thomas Anastasia to Pastor of Guardian Angels School, Clearwater, continuing other assignments.

Vicars Forane (Deans)
Reverend Emery Longanga, Ph.D. to Vicar Forane of the Southwest Deanery, continuing other assignments.

Reverend Michael Smith to Vicar Forane of the North Central Deanery, continuing other assignments.
Ministries Updates
Vicar for Religious

Benedictine Sisters Elect Prioress
The Benedictine Sisters of Florida have re-elected Sister Roberta Bailey, O.S.B. to lead the community as prioress for the next six years.

Sister Roberta has served as prioress since 2010, leading the efforts of the Benedictine Sisters at Holy Name Monastery in St. Leo in their ministries of services “to feed the hungers of the people of God.” The community was founded 132 years ago by five Sisters from Pittsburgh, PA.  The Benedictine Sisters of Florida live a life of commitment to become a sign of God’s presence in the world.

In accepting the Community’s election, Sister Roberta drew the Sisters’ attention to the reflection she had offered the previous weekend: “Do Whatever He Tells You.” That was Mary’s directive to the wine servers at the Wedding Feast at Cana.

Congratulations and our prayers to Sister Bailey and the religious sisters at the Holy Name Monastery!

Read more at this link.
Office of Catholic Schools and Centers

Corporate Work Study Program
Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School is offering a Corporate Work Study Program, allowing businesses to provide students with early access to professional networks and environments which are typically underrepresented in their communities, equipping them with the social and technical acumen to excel at careers they may not have otherwise considered. This program is already being utilized by Catholic Charities, and Nativity and Christ the King Schools. To view a brief video describing the program, click here. Additional information is available at this link. 

For more details, please contact Karin Mountain at (813) 537-2406 or by email.
Bulletin Announcements
View current information that can be included in parish bulletins here.

Thank you for your continued support and prayers.

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