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Bishop Gregory Parkes
By Bishop Gregory Parkes & Spirit FM 90.5Religion & Spirituality
Bishop Gregory Parkes episodes
- Does AI Have a future in the Church?
Summer is here and that means travel. On this edition of How We See It, Bishop Parkes talks about the Good Samaritan project, LPMI and SEPI, the Equestrian Knights of the Holy Sepulchre and immigration. He also reflects on Independence Day in the US and the future of artificial intelligence in the Church.
26 min - Dads and Hurricanes
Its Father's Day weekend and Bishop Parkes shares his memories of his relationship with his dad and wishes all of the fathers and father-figures a happy day. He also discusses hurricane season, summer pilgrimages and "Flat Bishop", and groundbreaking of Mater Dei Catholic School
25 min - A Pope Passes, A Pope Elected
Pope Francis passes away and Pope Leo XIV is elected. Bishop Parkes talks about his experience in Rome at the funeral of Pope Francis and his memories of the Bishop of Rome. He shares his thoughts on the election of the first pope born in the United States and what is in store for the faithful.
23 min - Five Ways to Keep Easter Alive
Happy Easter! Bishop Parkes blesses the faithful and shares 5 ways to keep the Easter season going through Pentecost. He also gives an update on the Million Acts of Mercy Challenge, state of vocations in the diocese, faith traditions, and coming clergy reassignments.
22 min - The Eucharistic Encounter is Coming!
Bishop Parkes joins us on How We See It to discuss the Rite of Election and welcoming the faithful into full communion in the Church. We also discuss the plans for a new Catholic elementary school in southern Hillsborough County, the Eucharistic Encounter this September, and the health of Pope Francis.
24 min - Love, Marriage, and Faith
On this week's edition of How We See It, we visit with Bishop Parkes. Valentine's Day is here and a time to celebrate the Marriage Jubilee Mass. Bishop Parkes shares his wisdom on marriages, as well as programs in the Church for marriage preparation. Also discussed is the Red Mass, Catholic Days at the Capitol, March for Life in Tampa, and the Million Acts of Mercy Challenge.
25 min - Vocations and a New Pastoral Plan
Bishop Parkes shares his recent trip to visit seminarians of the diocese. He also talks about the new pastoral plan for the Diocese of St. Petersburg called, "A Call to Conversion."
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About Bishop Gregory Parkes
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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.