Vol. 37: No. 32 ~ September 26, 2022 |
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Office of the Chancellor for Administration
Pastoral Center Closure
By now, you have heard numerous updates on the location of Hurricane Ian, along with its projected path. At present, it appears that nearly all of the Diocese of St. Petersburg will be impacted in some way. Therefore, the Pastoral Center building will be physically closed Tuesday, September 27th, Wednesday, September 28th, and Thursday, September 29th. In addition, all Diocesan schools and Early Childhood Centers will be closed on those dates. Pastoral Center staff members will be working remotely during that time.
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Office of Life, Justice and Advocacy
HHS Section 1557 Regulation
The USCCB’s Committee for Religious Liberty has asked us to share the memo and flyer on this link regarding HHS Section 1557 Regulation.
The Church’s ministries of healing, education, and social services bear witness to Jesus Christ and build up the common good. Church institutions are not mere providers of social services. They are expressions of Christian ministry dedicated to human flourishing. We serve all people, without regard to race, sex, religion, or any other status, because God has imbued every person with inherent human dignity. Most Americans understand that mission-driven organizations should be free to operate in accordance with their missions. But a recent rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) would prevent Catholic hospitals, clinics, assisted living facilities, and health care workers from carrying out their work. HHS needs to hear your opinion by October 3rd, so take action today!
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Office of Communications
International Eucharistic-Marian Congress
The Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary invite you to a Eucharistic-Marian Congress from October 7-9, 2022, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Miami. The theme is Be Not Afraid: The Two Hearts Will Triumph. This event features an line-up of internationally renowned speakers, including Antónia Acutis, Mother of Blessed Carlo Acutis, who was beatified in Assisi on October 10, 2020. As a teenager, Blessed Carlo created a website to share his love of the Eucharist and the Holy Rosary. Archbishop Santo Marcianò will speak on the profound meaning and power of the Holy Mass.
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Office of the Diaconate
St. Stephen Gathering
As we prepare for a new Formation Year, the Office of the Diaconate will be hosting a final St. Stephen Gathering for those interested in learning more about the Permanent Diaconate. Pastors, if you have someone in your community who may have expressed an interest in the Diaconate, please feel free to invite them, along with their wives, and better yet, join them for this evening. Please contact the Diaconate Office via phone (727) 341-6826 or diaconate@dosp.org to reserve a spot now.
Thursday, October 27th 2022, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Pastoral Center, 6363 9th Ave. N., St. Petersburg,33710, in the Bishop Larkin Conference Room.
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For the Faithful Departed |
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Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed
by the mercy of God, rest in peace!
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Thank you for your continued support and prayers.
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Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611
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