Bishop Parkes Latest Announcement Regarding COVID-19

DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG Office of the Bishop March 18, 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As you are aware, because of the fluid and unprecedented nature of the Coronavirus crisis, our response to the threat posed by the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States has been to closely monitor the guidance of government […]
Covid-19 Parish Update 3/17/2020

As the Covid-19 crisis continues to impact our community, Fr. Henry and myself are faced with a dilemma on how to spiritually care for our parishioners and maintain their physical safety. So with safety in mind, and in accordance with the guidance of our President, Governor, and health officials, we are cancelling all public masses […]
Coronavirus Precautions UPDATE 3/12/2020

Effective March 12, 2020, the following directives will remain in place until further notice: 1. The communal distribution of the Precious Blood from the cup will be temporarily suspended. Our faith teaches us that we receive the fullness of the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ in the Consecrated Host. 2. All Holy […]