Diocesan African Mass 2024
September 23, 2024

Sixth Annual Diocesan African Mass The African Catholics Ministry invites all to the Sixth Annual Diocesan African Mass, to be celebrated on November 3, 2024 at 2:00pm at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 7851 54th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709 on. Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg will preside. Come and experience the …

“Artesanos de la Oración Cantada” – 13 y 14 de septiembre, 2024
July 31, 2024

Todos los directores de música, músicos, miembros del coro y personas interesadas, están invitados a la 10ª Conferencia AMPHE, “Artesanos de la Oracion Cantada”. En colaboracion con la Asociación de Músicos Pastorales Hispanos de los Estados Unidos (AMPHE), celebraremos una Noche Intercultural con cena, orador principal, y muestras de música y danza local de diversas …

Franciscan Center Black History Month Events
February 6, 2024

The Franciscan Center in Tampa is sponsoring two events in celebration of Black History Month. These will both be on-line events and require registration to participate.  Celebrating a Feast for our Souls Through Poetry as we observe 2024 Black History Month (Zoom) Friday, February 16, 2024 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. With: Debra Fuller Ellis                           2 CEU …

Reflexión de Adviento
November 21, 2022

La Asamblea Hispana Diocesana te invita a una Reflexión de Adviento con el P. Francisco Hernández, Ed. D., vicario parroquial de la parroquia Most Holy Redeemer. Este evento tendrá lugar el sábado 3 de diciembre de 2022 de 8:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. en la parroquia Our Lady Queen of Peace, 5340 High Street, New …

National Black Catholic Congress XIII – Day of Reflection
October 3, 2022

The Black Catholic Ministry, Diocese of St. Petersburg, will host a Day of Reflection in preparation for the National Black Catholic Congress XIII.  From July 20 to July 23, 2023 Congress XIII will take place in National Harbor, Maryland. The Congress is held every five years. If you have never been to a Congress before, this is …

National Black Catholic Men’s Conference
August 23, 2022

19th Annual National Black Catholic Men’s Conference 2022- Indianapolis, Indiana October 13th-16th, 2022 Theme: “We Were Made for More Joshua 1:9” REGISTRATION FEE: Adult $150.00 Adult Early Bird (Deadline September 1, 2022) $100.00 Youth and High School $65.00 The conference registration fee includes lunch on Saturday Room Reservations contact: Spring Hill Suites by Marriott Room …

National Black Catholic Congress XIII – “Write the Vision: A Prophetic Call to Thrive
August 23, 2022

The National Black Catholic Congress announces the date and theme for Congress XIII. Write the Vision: A Prophetic Call to Thrive After much prayerful consideration, the theme for Congress XIII is “Write the Vision: A Prophetic Call to Thrive.” The theme is based on Habakkuk 2:2-4, “Then the Lord answered me and said: “Write down the …

Indonesian Independence Day
August 10, 2021

KKI Tampa members will gather at Phillipe Park, Shelter 5 at 11:00 a.m. to commeorate the anniversary of Indonesia’s Proclamation of Independence on the 17 of August, 1945. This event is only for members of KKI Tampa, the Indonesian Catholic Community of Tampa.

Day of Prayer to End Racism and Violence – Wednesday, September 9, 2020
September 3, 2020

In support of the recommendations made by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop’s Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism and the diocesan Black Catholic Ministry, Bishop Parkes is asking all to pray for an end to racism and violence in our communities and country on Wednesday, September 9, the Memorial of St. Peter Claver, the …

Monseñor Gregory Parkes presidirá el 7 de junio una vigilia por la PAZ, la SANACIÓN y el CAMBIO
June 4, 2020

En solidaridad con las personas de buena voluntad que buscan la armonía racial y poner fin a la injusticia racial, la Diócesis de St. Petersburg llevará a cabo una vigilia el domingo, 7 de junio de 3:00 p.m. a 4:00 p.m. en la Catedral de St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 – 5th Avenue North, St. …

Bishop Gregory Parkes to Lead Prayer Service for Peace, Healing and Change on June 7th
June 4, 2020

Find a Spanish version of this announcement here. In solidarity with all people of good will who seek racial harmony and an end to racial injustice, the Diocese of St. Petersburg will host a prayer vigil on Sunday, June 7th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 …

Las siete palabras
April 9, 2020

Reflexión de las 7 palabras de Jesús en la Cruz en el Viernes SantoSiete sacerdotes hispanos de la Diócesis de St. Petersburg se reunieron para vivir valientemente el Evangelio al compartir con la comunidad hispana la reflexión de las 7 palabras dentro de un espacio de oración este pasado Viernes Santo.

Building Intercultural Competence for Ministers (BICM) Workshop – March 28, 2020
February 21, 2020

SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2020 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon St. Joseph Catholic Church 3012 W. Cherry Street, Tampa, FL 33607 Presented by the Multicultural Ministry and Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute offices of the Diocese of St. Petersburg.  BICM is an initiative from the USCCB Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church designed to introduce ministry …

Building Intercultural Competence for Ministers (BICM) Workshop – March 24, 2020
February 21, 2020

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church 5340 High Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652 Presented by the Multicultural Ministry and Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute offices of the Diocese of St. Petersburg.  BICM is an initiative from the USCCB Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church …

National Migration Week: January 5 through January 11, 2020
January 8, 2020

For nearly a half century, the Catholic Church in the United States has celebrated National Migration Week, which is an opportunity for the Church to reflect on the circumstances confronting migrants, including immigrants, refugees, children, and victims and survivors of human trafficking. The theme for National Migration Week 2020, “Promoting a Church and a World …

Celebraciones en honor a la Virgen de Guadalupe – Diciembre 2019
December 3, 2019

La Iglesia en las Américas celebra la Fiesta de la Bienaventurada Virgen María de Guadalupe, Patrona de las Américas, el 12 de diciembre de 2019. La historia del origen de la milagrosa imagen de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe es muy conocida.  Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin era un campesino pobre, callado y humilde.  Cuando la Santísima Virgen …

2019 National Migration Week is Jan. 6-12
January 7, 2019

“We must never forget, however, that migrants, rather than simply being a statistic, are first of all persons who have faces, names and individual stories.”  – Pope Francis  National Migration Week will be observed in dioceses around the country Jan. 6-12, 2019. This year’s theme, “Building Communities of Welcome,” encourages us to discover opportunities to engage with migrants as …