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Bishop Gregory Parkes
By Bishop Gregory Parkes & Spirit FM 90.5Religion & Spirituality
Bishop Gregory Parkes episodes
- Passion Players: Mary Magdalene
Everyone left Jesus on the cross except a handful of followers. One was Mary Magdalene, who loved him to death. Bishop Parkes reflects on this woman of great faith and conversion.
2 min - Passion Players: The Good Thief
Bishop Parkes shares his thoughts on the small but significant role of the Good Thief, who died next to Jesus on the cross.
2 min - Passion Players: Judas Iscariot
Bishop Parkes speaks on the role of Judas and his ultimate betrayal of Jesus.
2 min - Passion Players: Peter
Bishop Parkes remembers the disciple Peter and his role in the Passion of Christ.
2 min - Passion Players: Pontius Pilate
Bishop Parkes reflects on the role that Pontius Pilate played in the Passion of Christ and how we remember him in the creed.
3 min - Infant Baptism
Bishop Parkes addresses why the church baptizes infants instead of waiting until they are older.
2 min - The Sacrament of Confession
Bishop Parkes reflects on the graces received for by the faithful going to the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
3 min - Catechumens and Candidates
Many people wish to come into full communion with the Catholic Church from various faith traditions. Bishop Parkes briefly shares the process for both catechumens and candidates.
2 min - Consecration of Russia and Ukraine
Bishop Parkes invites us to pray for Russia and Ukraine as the Church consecrates the countries and world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Friday, March 25, 2022
3 min - Significance of the Rite of Election
Bishop Parkes shares about the recent Rite of Election service and it's significance to those elect who will come into the Catholic Church this Easter.
2 min
About Bishop Gregory Parkes
From the publisher's feed
Bishop Gregory Parkes is the spiritual leader of the Diocese of St. Petersburg
that is comprised of nearly 500,000 Catholics, more than 280,000 of whom are registered and includes 75…
parishes, 5 missions, more than 13,000 students registered at 46 schools and early childhood centers, two universities, and a variety of social service, health care, housing and pastoral ministries located within the five counties of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus. Mass is celebrated in 14 languages, and we are led by our fifth bishop, Most Reverend Gregory Parkes who was installed on January 4, 2017.
His role is to govern, teach and promote in every way the holiness of the Christian faithful. Bishop Parkes believes that serving for God’s glory is the guiding principle of his ministry, which is why he chose, “To your name give the glory” from Psalm 115, Verse 1 as his pastoral motto. His ministry takes him throughout the community for pastoral visits, blessings and dedications, gatherings, sacramental celebrations and many other liturgical events. He also seeks to connect with people online and on-the-air through regular updates on social media (@BishopParkes), YouTube (@DioceseofStPete), via podcasts and Spirit FM 90.5. To learn more, visit BishopParkes.org.