In addition to being leader of nearly 500,000 Catholics in West Central Florida, Bishop Parkes is also a social media influencer who shares his faith with people from all across the country.
This year's event, August 1-6 will be in Lisbon, less than 100 miles from the city of Fatima, home to the Marian shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima.
Gregory Parkes celebrated the annual Mass for Educators on May 30, 2023, and he thanked the crowd of nearly 1,000 people for their ministry to the Church.
The hope is for all parishes to reach and exceed their goals, so our ministries and services may grow to meet the expressed needs of individuals and faith communities.
Made in Godโs image and likeness, we are unlike any other creature: we share in Godโs attributes by way of reason, free will, and the capacity to love as God loves.
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.
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.