Bishop Gregory Parkes

Bishop Parkes talks about the good works that come forth from the Good Samaritan Project and the fruits of Catholic summer camps.

Bishop Parkes talks about the importance of Religious Freedom Week, June 22-29, 2023.

Bishop Parkes has informed pastors that at their discretion, they can reinstitute the distribution of the Precious Blood of Christ at the Eucharist.  Bishop offers some guidelines and considerations.  

Bishop Parkes reflects on the one year anniversary of his leg amputation, its necessity, and the blessings that have come from it.  

Bishop Parkes shares his confirmation travels and reminds us that its never too late to come into the Church.

Bishop Parkes offers simple tips and encouragement to be a missionary disciple for Christ and His Church. 

Bishop Parkes reminds the faithful of this Birthday of the Church and its importance in our faith tradition.

Bishop Parkes talks about the gifts of the people of God to the Church while being mindful of some of the uncertainty for some financial institutions.  He reminds us that we are called to be good stewards of God's gifts.  

Bishop Parkes talks about his getting to know the seminarians on his visits to seminary.  He also talks about the gifts that Transitional Deacon Christian Galvan will bring to the priesthood following his ordination on May 20, 2023.

Bishop Parkes talks about the state of vocations in the Diocese of St Petersburg and events taking place to foster vocations to the priesthood.