March 30, 2021 – Bishop Gregory Parkes Announces Catholic Mass Obligation To Resume May 22^nd

February 12, 2021 – Bishop Parkes explains what Catholics can expect at church this Ash Wednesday and he shares a Lenten message of hope.

September 3, 2020 – Bishop Parkes Speaks About Keeping Holy the Lord’s Day

August 27, 2020 – Bishop Parkes Shares His Thoughts on When the Dispensation for Sunday Mass Obligation Might be Lifted

May 20, 2020 – Sunday Masses for the Public to Resume May 30-31

May 5, 2020 – Daily Mass with a Congregation to Resume May 11 in the Diocese of St. Petersburg

April 30, 2020 – Bishop Parkes Hopes to Resume Public Masses During the Month of May

March 30, 2020 – Message About Holy Week and Easter

March 29, 2020 – Bishop Parkes Shares of Message of Hope and Encouragement for the Young People of the Diocese

March 20, 2020 – Bishop Parkes Shares a Message of Hope with the Faithful during this Difficult Time

March 18, 2020 – Public Masses are Temporarily Suspended in the Diocese of St. Petersburg

March 13, 2020 – Bishop Parkes Issues Dispensation from Mass Attendance and Encouages the Faithful to Pray for Courage and Strength during this time.

March 11, 2020 – Bishop Parkes Issues New Temporary Directives in Response to Coronavirus Concerns

March 2, 2020 – Diocese of St. Petersburg Issues a Faithful Response to Coronavirus

March 30, 2021 – Bishop Gregory Parkes Announces Catholic Mass Obligation To Resume May 22^nd

Click here for information about returning to Mass in the Diocese of St. Petersburg.

Click here to find local parishes that stream the Mass online.

Click here for a list of Masses on TV, Radio, and other online opportunities.

Click here for a list of parishes resuming a daily Mass schedule.

Why Have Mass When There is No One? – article by Catholic News Service

This is a difficult time for many families and individuals. We have compiled page of resources to support our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click on the link below to find the listing.

Find Help

While we are all striving to follow social distancing directives and support the health of our communities we know many are looking for ways they can assist others.

To make it easier for those able to contribute, we have compiled a list which includes e-giving for individual parishes, coronavirus relief, item donation needs throughout our diocese and prayer volunteer sign-up. Find the listing at the link below.

How You Can Help Others

July 23, 2021 – Update for the 2021-2022 School Year

August 20, 2020 – Back to School Message from Chris Pastura, Superintendent of Catholic Schools

August 16, 2020 – Back to School Message from Bishop Gregory Parkes

July 17, 2020, Catholic Schools Are Scheduled to Start New School Year on August 24th

April 20, 2020, Catholic Schools in the Diocese of St. Petersburg Will be Closed through the End of the 2019-20 Academic Year

March 18, 2020 – Saint Leo University Extends Online Classes Through End of Spring Terms

March 17, 2020 – Catholic Schools Change Spring Break Dates

March 13, 2020 – Diocese of St. Petersburg Catholic Schools will be Closed March 16-20

March 12, 2020 – Saint Leo University to Move Classes Online to Avoid Spread of COVID19

March 12, 2020 – Bishop Larkin Catholic School in Port Richey is Closed March 12 and 13 Over Coronavirus Concerns

Resources for pastors, parents, and faith formation leaders: Faith Resources For Households of Faith

Resources for children, families and individuals: Keeping the Faith Alive During Coronavirus

March 13, 2020 – Information for Pastors and the Community

Find the latest information from Catholic Charities on their website.

April 8, 2020 – Updates from Catholic Charities regarding available services and programs

March 30, 2020 – Catholic Charities and City of Tampa Open Temporary Homeless Shelter in Tampa to Aid in the Fight Against Coronavirus Crisis

March 16, 2020 – Catholic Charities ‘United in Christ’: Response to the Corona Virus

Prayer is an important way for Catholics to respond to any crisis as we express our dependence on God. We pray especially for all those who are ill, their families, health care workers and officials working to slow the spread of COVID-19. Bishop Parkes urges the faithful to pray and fast for a quick and positive resolution of the current pandemic and for compassion and kindness to prevail in the hearts of all as we care for those in need.

Prayer Resources

March 24, 2020 – Pope Francis announces extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing

March 13, 2020 – Pope Francis offers prayer to Virgin Mary for protection during the coronavirus emergency 

March 13, 2020 – USCCB President’s Reflection and Prayer During Coronavirus

Many of us are asked to stay home and avoid crowds to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed. To help families and individuals to keep the faith alive, grow in relationship with Jesus and continue to observe this Holy Season of Lent while at home, we offer families and individuals the resources at the link below.

Keeping the Faith Alive During Coronavirus