The bishops of Florida, including Bishop Gregory Parkes, issued this statement regarding the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children which is observed on January 22, 2025.

Bishop Gregory Parkes introduces the new pastoral plan.

Experience joy and hope this Advent Season!

This deceptive and dangerous amendment would have enshrined unregulated abortion into our state constitution.

Jesus is the Light of the World, and we are called to imitate Jesus by bringing the light of our faith to the culture.

The teachings of the Church offer a vision of hope, where justice and mercy abound, because God is the infinite source of all goodness and love.

Sunday, September 8, 2024, is a Day of Prayer to Defeat Amendment 4 in the Diocese of St. Petersburg.

Bishop Gregory Parkes seeks to educate Catholic about a dangerous proposal on the November ballot.

During the plenary, the bishops will receive updates on various issues and initiatives. The bishops will also hold a consultation on opening the cause for beatification and canonization of Adele Brise.

"Lent is a time for us to prepare to celebrate Holy Week and Easter."

"During this week, we celebrate that our Catholic schools are place...

Much remains to be done to properly recognize the dignity of the child in the womb, but this marks tremendous progress in the legal protection of preborn children in Florida.

This Christmas, and always, may we celebrate the wonder and awe of what God has done for us through His Son Jesus Christ.

Bishop Parkes confirms that the document does not in any way weaken or change the Church's teaching on the sacrament of marriage.

What better gift can we give to Jesus on his birthday than that of a clean heart and soul?

¿Qué mejor regalo podemos darle a Jesús en su cumpleaños que el de un corazón y un alma limpios?

When I was growing up, one of the things I remember is that our fam...

40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life campaign that generates measurable life-saving results.

Welcome to Gulf Coast Catholic! This inaugural issue begins a new chapter in the history of our diocese.

The prayer has been translated into 12 languages.

Message for Soon-To-Be Catholics and All Catholics

During Mass on Ash Wednesday at the Pastoral Center Chapel in St. Petersburg, Bishop Gregory Parkes shared a message for all who are starting their Lenten Journey.

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When I see your marriages, I am reminded of the covenant that God has formed with us through this Son.

It deprived more than 63 million unborn children of their right to ...