Vol. 41: No. 25 ~ July 20, 2026

Official Announcements

Office of the Bishop

 

Clergy Changes

Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective July 1, 2026:

 

APPOINTMENTS

The following members of the Presbyteral Council of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg have been appointed as members of the College of Consultors for a term of five (5) years, while continuing their current assignments:

Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris, V.G., Very Rev. Joseph L. Waters, J.C.L., V.G., Rev. Msgr. Robert C. Gibbons, J.C.L., Very Rev. Curtis V. Carro, V.F., Very Rev. Dermot J. Dunne, V.F., Very Rev. Emery Longanga, Ph.D., V.F., Very Rev. Kenneth J. Malley, V.F., Very Rev. Leonard Plazewski, V.F., Rev. Gary J. Dowsey, Rev. Felipe Gonzalez, and Rev. John G. Tapp.

 

Reverend Ralph F. D’Elia as Executive Director of the Office of Liturgy (formerly the Office of Episcopal Ceremonies), while continuing all other assignments.

 

RELIEVING

The following are relieved from their appointments as members of the College of Consultors: Rev. Msgr. Ronald B. Aubin, Rev. James B. Johnson, Very Rev. Craig R. Morley, V.F., and Rev. Arthur J. Proulx.

 

Additional details on the role of the College of Consultors may be found at this link.

Information and Instructions Pertaining to the Fraternal Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX)

On July 2, 2026, the Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) issued a decree and 

explanatory note that recent actions on the part of SSPX constituted a delict of schism (grave canonical violation) which has an attached penalty, namely the automatic (“latae sententiae”) penalty of excommunication. More information may be found here.

Ministries Updates

Pastoral Center Staff Feature


Maggie Keenan Ed.D., Executive Director of the Catholic Foundation

This week, we are excited to spotlight Maggie Keenan Ed.D., our Executive Director of the Catholic Foundation! Dr. Maggie joined the Diocese staff earlier this year and has already made a huge impact with legacy giving.


To help everyone get to know her a little better, we asked Maggie to share some insights about her work and life. View her bio at this link, and check out the article about her, which we recently shared on GulfCoastCatholic.org. 

Office of the Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute (LPMI)


Ask yourself: Could God be calling me to be a Lay Ecclesial Minister in His Church?

For anyone interested in attending the LPMI Year of Discernment, the registration form and program information can be found on the LPMI web site at this link or call the LPMI office at (727) 344-1611.  New classes begin September 12, 2026. 

Office of Diocesan Communications and Information


In the News


Catholic Charities expands affordable housing on Tampa's North Florida Avenue


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For the Faithful Departed

Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:


  • Ms. Maria Garvey, sister of Reverend Joseph T. Eddy, O. de M., Parochial Vicar of St. John Vianney Parish, St. Pete Beach



May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed

by the mercy of God, rest in peace!


Bulletin Announcements

View current information that can be included in parish bulletins here.



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Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611 
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