New Information from the Diocese of St. Petersburg
Vol. 38: No. 29 ~ September 5, 2023
Official Announcement
Office of the Bishop
Bishop Gregory Parkes Sends $100,000 Donation for Maui Wildfire Relief
The tragic wildfires on the island of Maui, Hawaii have left the town of Lahaina, located in the Diocese of Honolulu, mostly devastated. To assist victims, Bishop Gregory Parkes sent a donation of $100,000 to the Diocese of Honolulu on August 18, 2023. This gift was made possible from donors to the Diocese of St. Petersburg Disaster Relief Fund. To support victims of natural disasters, visit www.givecentral.org/dospdisasterrelief.
Ministry Update
Office of Communications
A New, Free Magazine for Catholics in the Diocese of St. Petersburg
The NEW Gulf Coast Catholic Magazine will be arriving in your mailbox by September 15, 2023. The mission of the magazine is to lead people closer to Jesus and His Church so we can Courageously Live the Gospel. The magazine is an attractive resource with interesting articles that are designed to appeal to readers of various demographics. Gulf Coast Catholic serves Tampa Bay, the Suncoast, and the Nature Coast. The magazine will be mailed four times a year into the homes of people who are registered at a local parish (more than 100,000 households). We hope you enjoy your free magazine, courtesy of Bishop Gregory Parkes, our parishes, schools, advertisers, supporters, and the Catholic Ministry Appeal. To learn more about Gulf Coast Catholic Magazine, click here.
For the Faithful Departed
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:
Mrs. Linda Bell, mother of Father Kyle Bell, Director of the Catholic Student Center at U.S.F.
Robert J. Kroll, former OFM Franciscan priest and Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of St. Petersburg
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed
by the mercy of God, rest in peace!
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