Vol. 37: No. 28 ~ August 22, 2022
Ministry Updates
Office of Life, Justice and Advocacy

2022 FCCB Voter Guides and Resources
As a way to best inform and educate Catholic voters, the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has published its 2022 Voter Guide in both English and Spanish, for distribution to the faithful throughout the state of Florida. Parish bulletin announcements in both English and Spanish are also included. The primary election will be held this coming Tuesday, August 23rd, and the general election will take place on Tuesday, November 8th. 

To view the Voter Guide and for a collection of additional election material and guidelines published by the Conference, please go to https://flaccb.org/election-materials-and-guidelines.

Statewide Culture of Life Conference
October 14-15, 2022
Bethany Center, 18150 Bethany Center Drive, Lutz
You are invited to attend the 2022 Florida Culture of Life Conference hosted by the Diocese of St. Petersburg and the Florida Catholic Conference. The conference will provide an in-depth look at how Christ calls His Church to holistically care for His people, especially the most vulnerable. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the important issues facing our culture and our Church and discover ways to make a positive difference.

Visit www.dosp.org/culture-of-life-conference to learn more and register before the October 1st deadline.

Promotional materials found here: Flyer (PNG), Flyer (PDF), Facebook Post (PNG).

Gender Ideology and Youth: A Catholic Response
Friday, October 14, 2022, 6:15 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Bethany Center, 18150 Bethany Center Drive, Lutz
How do we respond to Gender Ideology in a way that recognizes the God-given physical reality of being created male or female while also respecting the human dignity of those who struggle with gender dysphoria? In a special presentation by the Florida Catholic Conference, speakers will address how Catholics can provide a solid anthropological and scientific response, especially in cases or environments where youth are influenced or affected by these issues.

Visit https://s.dosp.org/3C1rcbh to learn more and to register for this free event before the deadline, October 1st.

Promotional materials found here: Flyer (PNG), Flyer (PDF), Facebook Post (PNG).
For the Faithful Departed
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:

  • Mr. Vincente Tejada, brother of Rev. Jose (Jojo) Tejada, Parochial Vicar, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish, Spring Hill. 

  • Mrs. DeLois Brown, widow of the late Deacon Joseph Brown from St. Stephen Parish, Riverview.

  • Mrs. Cecilia Pujol, grandmother of Ms. Jasmine Pujol, secretary of the Office of Vocations.




May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed
by the mercy of God, rest in peace!
Bulletin Announcements

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Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611