Vol. 37: No. 22 ~ May 31, 2022
Official Announcements
Office of the Bishop

Statement from Bishop Parkes
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, has issued a statement, providing an update on his health status. Please follow this link to read the statement.

Thank you for your continued prayers for Bishop Parkes.
Clergy Changes
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective July 1, 2022, unless otherwise indicated:
 
APPOINTMENTS
Very Reverend James B. Johnson to Pastor of St. John Paul II Catholic School, Lecanto. Relieved from Vicar Forane of the Northern Deanery, continuing all other assignments.

Reverend Sojan J. Punakkattu to Vicar Forane of the Northern Deanery, continuing all other assignments.

Reverend Anthony G. Coppola to Vicar Forane of the North Central Deanery, continuing all other assignments.

Upon presentation by Very Reverend Kevin Mullen, O.F.M., Provincial Minister, Franciscan Order of Friars Minor, Holy Name Province, Reverend Stephen E. Kluge, O.F.M. to Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Tampa, effective June 1, 2022.
 
RELIEVING
Reverend Timothy Cummings from Pastor of St. John Paul II Catholic School, Lecanto, continuing all other assignments.
 
Upon notification from Very Reverend Kevin Mullen, O.F.M., Provincial Minister, Franciscan Order of Friars Minor, Holy Name Province, Reverend Ronald Gliatta, O.F.M. from Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Tampa, effective May 27, 2022.
 
RETIREMENT STATUS
Reverend Jose C. (Joy) Colina, from the Pastoral Center, St. Petersburg, granted retirement status.
Office of the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs

Pastoral Bulletin Summer Schedule
Beginning May 31, 2022 and throughout the summer months, the Pastoral Bulletin will be published every two weeks.

The summer schedule is as follows:
  • June 13, 27;
  • July 11, 25;
  • August 8 and 22.

The weekly schedule will resume on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

May you have a safe and restful summer!

Saint Leo Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies Appoints First Visiting Chair in Jewish Thought, Assistant Director
The Saint Leo University Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies (CCJS) announces the appointment of Rabbi David Maayan as the center’s inaugural Maureen and Douglas Cohn Visiting Chair in Jewish Thought and Assistant Director of CCJS. Rabbi Maayan
will join Saint Leo in August.
He has an interest and background in multiple religions including Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam, although his work is focused on the interrelationship between Christianity and Judaism. 

To learn more about the Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies, click here.
For the Faithful Departed
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:

  • Mrs. Betty Craig, grandmother of Michael Craig, Director of Safe Environment Program



May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed
by the mercy of God, rest in peace!
Bulletin Announcements
View current information that can be included in parish bulletins here.

Thank you for your continued support and prayers.
Bishop Gregory Parkes has launched GulfCoastCatholic.org, a news website to help Catholics know, live and share the faith. You’ll find articles that inform and, hopefully, inspire. 
Important Links
Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611