Vol. 38: No. 32 ~ September 25, 2023

Office of the Bishop

Recent and Upcoming Incardinations

On September 13, 2023, a prayer service was held during which Reverend Richard Rosin, a long-time member of the Salesians of Don Bosco and current Parochial Vicar of Espiritu Santo Parish, Safety Harbor, was incardinated into the Diocese of St. Petersburg. The word “incardination” comes from the Latin cardo, which refers to being “hinged” or “attached.” Therefore, Father Rosin is now officially a priest of the Diocese of St. Petersburg.

Also, on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, Reverend Higinio Rosolen, a member of the Institute of the Incarnate Word, will be incardinated into our Diocese, during the annual Convocation for Priestly Renewal, at the Bethany Center. Father Rosolen is a former faculty member of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary and is currently teaching at Saint Joseph Seminary College, in Saint Benedict, Louisiana. He formerly served as Parochial Vicar of St. Lawrence Parish, Tampa before being transferred to his current assignment.

Office of the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs

Special Collections and Parish Missions

For years, the Diocese of St. Petersburg has had a policy prohibiting collections conducted by visiting missionaries, parish mission presenters or other speakers. To view a copy of this policy, please click here. 

If you have questions about the policy, please contact Deacon Rick Wells at (727) 341-6832 or by e-mail: rwells@dosp.org.

Clearance of Clergy, Religious and Lay Presenters

Please remember that all priests, deacons, religious women and men, and lay presenters coming from outside the Diocese of St. Petersburg to perform ministry or to offer presentations must first be cleared through the Office of the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs. This includes those who are offering virtual presentations through Zoom and other online options.

Request forms for clearance of speakers can be found on the Office of the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs section of the diocesan website at this link.

In the case of local priests and deacons in active ministry, it is not necessary to complete a Clearance Request Form. This can be verified by checking our diocesan website under this link.

If you have any questions about the suitability of a priest or deacon residing in our diocesan boundaries who is not listed on our diocesan website, please contact the Office of the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs at (727) 341-6832 or by email.

If the invited presenter will not be speaking on topics of faith and morals but rather on non-religious subjects or general topics related to other areas of a school’s curriculum, then the approval should come from the school pastor, the entity’s administrator or, in the case of a school, from the school’s president or principal or from the Superintendent of Catholic Schools.

Thank you for your dedicated ministry to the People of God!

Office of Stewardship and Development

Prayer Service for Mater Dei Giving Society Members 

Members of the Mater Dei Giving Society will be receiving an invitation from Bishop Parkes to join him at an afternoon prayer service at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle on November 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow the service.

Our giving society recognizes those who have supported diocesan ministries, Spirit FM, Catholic Charities and/or the Catholic Foundation in these ways:

1)  Individual/households giving 10 years in a row

2)  Individual/households that made a significant gift in the last year

3)  Individual/households committed to a legacy gift

4)  Business/organization making a significant gift in the last year

Pastors are welcome to join us for the prayer service and reception. Please RSVP no later than November 10^th at this link.

If you have questions about the event or those being invited, please contact the Stewardship and Development Office at stewardship@dosp.org.

Office of Marriage and Family Life Ministry 

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend

The Worldwide Marriage Encounter experience is a heart haven that helps you to connect more deeply. There is no group discussion. It’s just about the two of you learning to be the best, most loving and thriving couple you can be.

Next weekend is November 17-19, 2023 at the Franciscan Center in Tampa. Learn more at www.WWME.org. Use Promo Code SAVE50 to save 50% on application fee. Questions? Contact Steve and Suzie 813-270-7832 or wwmetampabay@gmail.com. 

Office of Vocations

St. Andrew’s Dinner

We invite young men, 16th and older, to join us for a casual discernment event on October 25, 2023 with dinner and vocation stories with Bishop Parkes, Father Chuck Dornquast, and other priests. Parents are also invited to join for a parent discussion and a meal. We will meet at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1955 S Belcher Rd., Clearwater, at 6:30 PM.

Visit the following link for registration.

Abundance Holy Hour

"Abundance" is a monthly Diocesan Holy Hour for Vocations sponsored by the Serra Club. It is hosted at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, at 6:30 PM. The upcoming dates are: September 27, October 25, November 15, and December 20, 2023. 

Join us as we pray for an abundance of vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:

• UPDATED: Mrs. Angela Amodeo, mother of Reverend Donald Amodeo, Parochial Vicar of Nativity Parish, Brandon



May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed

by the mercy of God, rest in peace!

View current information that can be included in parish bulletins here.



Thank you for your continued support and prayers.