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Bishop Gregory Parkes
By Bishop Gregory Parkes & Spirit FM 90.5Religion & Spirituality
Bishop Gregory Parkes episodes
- 1 min
- Simplifying Your Prayer Life
Bishop Parkes reminds the faithful to not become overwhelmed with rote prayers or colorful prayers, but to listen to what God is saying to you in the quiet of your heart.
2 min - Rich Treasury of Prayers
Bishop Parkes encourages the faithful who struggle in prayer to look to the Catholic Church's rich treasury of prayers and devotions.
2 min - The Role of Mary in Salvation History
At the start of the new year, we remember the role of Mary in salvation history.
2 min - 1 min
- Christmas Nativity
Bishop Parkes reminds us of the 800th anniversary of the creation of the Nativity scene and its importance to the faithful.
2 min - Preparing for Christmas this Advent
Bishop Parkes reminds us what the season of Advent is really for.
2 min - Advent 2023
The Advent season is upon us and Bishop Parkes encourages the faithful to prepare their "house" for Jesus.
2 min - The Case for the Saints of Florida
A handful of dioceses in Florida and the Southeast have filed a cause for sainthood for the Martyrs of Florida. Bishop Parkes began the case when he was Bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee and has continued the case for over 10 years. He talks about the cause for the saints and the process for moving forward.
5 min - Mater Dei Society 2023
Bishop Parkes thanks the faithful for their support of the works of the diocese, and especially those who go a step further in their commitment and generosity by inviting them to be part of the Mater Dei Society.
2 min
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.