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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.
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Incardinations, Consecrations, and Papal Encyclicals
1w ago00:24:01Tap to summarizeBishop 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.
Transcribe →Graduations, Challenges, and Changes; May for Mary, Altar Servers and more
4w ago00:25:38Tap to summarizeBishop 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.
Transcribe →Clergy Moves, Papal Journeys, and Visit to NAC
Apr 2800:18:53Tap to summarizeBishop 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.
Transcribe →Depth of Holy Week 2026
Mar 2600:26:34Tap to summarizeBishop Gregory Parkes explains aspects of Holy Week beginning with Palm Sunday, Chrism Mass and the Holy Triduum.
Transcribe →Eucharistic Impacts, School Vaccinations, March Solemnities, and more
Mar 1300:26:38Tap to summarizeBishop Parkes discusses the numbers of faithful coming into the church and the impacts of the National Eucharistic Revival. He also talks about recent measles cases in Florida and vaccine studies, the war in the middle east, Chrism Mass, and the solemnities of St Patrick, the Annunciation, and St. Joseph.
Transcribe →Lent, AI, Summer Plans, and Francis Jubilee
Mar 100:24:33Tap to summarizeBishop Parkes shares his travels, Lent activities, and the Church's use of AI. He also reminds us of plans for summer youth activities and the declaration of the Jubilee Year of St. Francis.
Transcribe →Acts of Mercy, Pro-Life Month, and Catholic Schools Week
Jan 1500:22:55Tap to summarizeBishop Gregory Parkes talks about the works of mercy that the faithful of the diocese performed in 2025 and the need to continue in 2026. He also talks about the right to life from the womb to end of life. It's also a time to celebrate our Catholic schools and the impact of a Catholic education.
Transcribe →Thanksgiving in Rome, Florida Bishops, Christmas and RIP Msgr Cippel
Dec 1500:23:26Tap to summarizeBishop Gregory Parkes speaks on the life and legacy of Monsignor John Cippel and his impact on the local church. He also shares his trip to Rome for Thanksgiving with our seminarians, meetings with Florida Bishops, and his thoughts for Christmas 2025.
Transcribe →Saint Jude's 75th, Creating a Parish, and Remembering the Deceased
Oct 2700:21:02Tap to summarizeBishop Parkes reflects on the 75 years of Saint Jude Cathedral as a parish, creating a parish as a bishop and priest, and remembering saints and souls during the upcoming memorials of All Saints and All Souls Day.
Transcribe →Eucharistic Encounter, Help for Homeless, and Freedom of Speech
Sep 2500:23:38Tap to summarizeBishop Parkes shares his joy for a wonderful event for the faithful of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. He also shares his recent blessing for a new Tampa Hope community center. Finally he talks about the Charlie Kirk slaying and the impact it has had in our nation, especially regarding freedom of speech and expression with regard to the Church.
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