Bishop Gregory Parkes

Bishop Gregory Parkes announces that Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission has been elevated to parish status.  October is the month of Our Lady of the Rosary and Marian devotion.  Also a discussion on migrants and refugees and the annual priest convocation is coming. 

Bishop Parkes talks about the recent lightning strike and fire at St Petersburg Catholic High School, parish building projects, and his remembrance of September 11th events 25 years ago.  

In this visit, Bishop Gregory Parkes reflects on the life and impact of Monsignor Aiden Foynes.  He also shares the conversion growth on college campuses, purpose of church titles, dealing with mental health issues in the clergy, and a Labor Day Prayer. 

Bishop Parkes shares his thoughts regarding dialogue with state officials on capital punishment, immunizations for Catholic students, and temporary status protection for immigrants working in the United States.  He also discusses sacramental guidelines for the local church and a new school year. 

In today's episode, Bishop Parkes reflects on the recent ordination and installation of Bishop Emilio Biosca, Bishop of Venice. Also talk about the upcoming beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, and his impact on the Church and media in the U.S. Bishop Parkes also reflects on the role of St. Mary Magdalene and what we can learn from her devotion.  

Bishop Parkes reflects on the nation's 250th birthday, a state grant to fund safety upgrades to Good Counsel Camp, Pope Leo's Magnifica Humanitas encyclical, and the excommunication of SSPX and the ramifications.  

Bishop Parkes talks about recent incardination of two priests to the Diocese of St. Petersburg, the USCCB consecrating the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and a quick look at the new papal encyclical on artificial intelligence and social media. 

Bishop Parkes shares his thoughts on graduation and challenges graduates face.  He reflects on changes he has seen since he was in high school and what the future might hold.  He also looks to the future for ordinations, as well as Marian events in the diocese, and the gift of altar servers. 

Bishop Parkes shares vision of the clergy moves in the diocese, the prayerful thought process about it as it impacts the needs of the parishes.  He also speaks on the legacy of Monsignor Frank Mouch, the 50th anniversary of St. Catherine of Siena parish, the Holy Father's visit to Africa, and a visit to the North American Seminary. 

Bishop Gregory Parkes explains aspects of Holy Week beginning with Palm Sunday, Chrism Mass and the Holy Triduum.