The sacred 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.

The medal has been presented to selected lay persons and religious in several areas around the Province.

Deacon David Lesieur has seen the works of God during his time as a prison minister.

Kristen Wayne, a leader of Student for Life, a pro-life group, at the University of South Florida and has people taken notice of her dedication to and passion for pro-life initiatives.

With ongoing conflicts, extreme weather events and widespread inflation making it more difficult for families around the world to put food on the table.

Following her friend’s advice and invitation, Kathy went to Mass for the first time in years and heard a message which changed her life.

This year, Marrero will face a journey like none other. Days before Ash Wednesday, she and the rest of her family said goodbye to her oldest son, Ian, who left for US Marine bootcamp.

There are a total of six Black Catholics on the canonization journey to join other Black and African saints and martyrs in the communion of saints.

SUMMIT is a new monthly gathering organized by the Diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry and the Catholic Young Adults of Tampa Bay group.

Bishop Parkes recently reached out to parishioners across the Diocese about the Catholic Ministry Appeal, sharing that one way we bring “ministry to life” is by supporting the appeal.

On a regular school day, the entire student body, faculty, and staff of St. Petersburg Catholic High School vacated the campus for a good cause.

Discipleship Day brought together representatives from 57 parishes and six schools at three locations.

Across the Diocese, parishes are launching the 2023 Catholic Ministry Appeal. The appeal is an exciting opportunity for each parishioner to take part in assisting those most in need in our local communities and support Catholics of all ages in growing the

If you are or someone you love is struggling with something in your life, this program might be for you.

“We are a young church that is so passionate about the pro-life movement,” she said.

Pro-lifers marched through downtown St. Petersburg starting at Pioneer Park and finishing at City Hall where they were greeted by speakers, including Bishop Gregory Parkes.

“This ministry has helped my faith life significantly. It has made me a better guy and a better husband,” said Barreto.

Lawyers, judges, and others in the legal profession gathered recently for the Red Mass celebrated by Bishop Gregory Parkes

Parishes and schools also show respect and pray for our former pope.

Cody Holton, 26, says Christmas this year will be different, now that he’s a new Catholic.

Religious men and women in the Diocese of St. Petersburg were honored by Bishop Gregory Parkes at the annual Religious Jubilee Mass.

Honoring the examples of indigenous peoples who embraced the faith and died for it

For only the third time in history, a pope is honoring an American rabbi with the Papal Knighthood.

While the Mass is the source of the Catholic faith, some faithful Catholics are not able to participate.

The Canonization of one of the Catholic Church’s newest saints, St. Artemide Zatti