We pray that all survivors of sexual abuse find healing, comfort and strength in God's loving presence as the Church pledges to continue to restore trust through accompaniment, communion, accountability and justice.
Please click on the title above to see the new statement from the bishop to the FL Attorney General as well as other important information concerning this issue.
Do you have questions about the new mutually shared vision of the Diocese of St. Petersburg and the nine goals we are seeking to achieve over the next three years? John Morris, station manager at Spirit FM 90.5, asked Bishop Gregory Parkes many probing questions during a multi-part radio series that is also available in video format. Click below on the topics that are interesting to you - or all of them!
Four simple words that summarize the vision and also why the acronym
PIE is so important for Catholics to remember! Click
here
What is a “
Catholic Impact Initiative” and how will this unique collaborative effort benefit Catholics living out their call to serve and benefit people in need? Click
here.
An ambitious goal to establish 8-10 new locations of
affordable housing properties in three years! Click
here.
An aggressive goal that will impact all parishes in our diocese and hopefully make a positive difference in the
future of our church and our youth. Click
here.
Why is there a need for three new
regional associate directors of youth ministry and how can this benefit parishes and youth? Click
here.
One of the most ambitious goals of the vision,
a new Catholic elementary school. Will this be coming to your community? Click
here.
Catholic Campus Ministry goals that will impact the lives of literally thousands of young adults in our community. Click
here.
The goal that touches on the “
Sunday Experience” along with evangelization and multicultural ministry. Click
here.
What is a
missionary disciple and why is this goal a response to each person’s baptismal call? Click
here.
The expanded focus that parishes will be placing on
family ministry as part of our new vision. Click
here.