Protect the Sacredness of Life
Sunday, September 8, 2024, is a Day of Prayer to Defeat Amendment 4 in the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
From the Bishop
Called, Commissioned, and Empowered
Welcome to Gulf Coast Catholic! This inaugural issue begins a new chapter in the history of our diocese.
Catholic Bishops Urge Governor DeSantis to Stay Execution of Donald Dillbeck
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has written to Gov. Ron DeSantis urging him to stay the execution of Donald Dillbeck and commute his sentence to life without parole.
Statement on Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
It deprived more than 63 million unborn children of their right to ...
Bishop Parkes Launches New Video Segment on Social Media
Bishop Parkes has added a new weekly video program to his prolific social media presence.
“I’m Very Thankful that I Have Been Called to Shepherd this Beautiful Diocese”
Thanksgiving is a time for us to recall the blessings of our lives, and to give thanks to God for His many gifts.
Bishop Parkes Speaks of Renewed Hope in Our Efforts to Protect Life
Bishop Parkes is calling for the protection of human life at its most vulnerable stage – in the womb.
TV Ad Invites Community to Mass for Easter
The sacred mission of the Diocese of St. Petersburg calls us to proclaim the Good News and invite all.
Responding in Love to End Hunger and Poverty
God calls each of us to a loving relationship with Him. During Lent, we focus in an intentional way.
TV Ad Proclaims, “Hope Has A Name: Jesus Christ”
The sacred purpose of the mission of the Diocese of St. Petersburg calls us to proclaim the Good News and invite all people to encounter the love and mercy of Jesus Christ.
Will You Go to Heaven?
A Reflection on All Saints Day and All Souls Day by Bishop Gregory Parkes