The Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg was established on June 17, 1968. Situated on Florida's west coast, along the Gulf of Mexico, the diocese covers 3,177 square miles in five counties: Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus. The principal cities of the diocese are St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Clearwater. The diocese serves a total population of approximately 2,900,000, of whom over 425,000 are Catholic.
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Mother Olga Yaqob - Eucharistic Encounter
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Mother Olga is the founder of the Daughters of Mary of Nazareth, a religious community that is focused on living a daily intimacy with Jesus. Having lived through four wars in the Middle East, she exemplifies how to have love for our neighbors. Mother Olga brings a rich experience and knowledge in spirituality. The Diocese of St. Petersburg’s “Euch…
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Homily - Bishop Parkes, Mass at Eucharistic Encounter
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The Diocese of St. Petersburg’s “Eucharistic Encounter” was held at the JW Marriott Hotel on September 16, 2023, to help Catholics experience an encounter with the risen Lord in such a powerful way that their lives would be changed by this encounter. The event featured four dynamic speakers: Curtis Martin of FOCUS, Mother Olga Yaqob founder of the …
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John Bergsma - Eucharistic Encounter
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John Bergsma is a professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is a renowned biblical scholar who has the capacity to speak on a very practical level with humor, candor, and simplicity. The Diocese of St. Petersburg’s “Eucharistic Encounter” was held at the JW Marriott Hotel on September 16, 2023.…
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Curtis Martin - Eucharistic Encounter
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Curtis Martin is the founder of FOCUS, a successful Catholic campus ministry. Curtis is gifted in helping people use their talents for mission. The Diocese of St. Petersburg’s “Eucharistic Encounter” was held at the JW Marriott Hotel on September 16, 202Par Office of Communications
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The Diocese of St. Petersburg’s “Eucharistic Encounter” was held at the JW Marriott Hotel on September 16, 2023, to help Catholics experience an encounter with the risen Lord in such a powerful way that their lives would be changed by this encounter. The event featured four dynamic speakers: Curtis Martin of FOCUS, Mother Olga Yaqob founder of the …
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Sister Ana Chiara - Eucharistic Encounter
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Sister Ana Chiara is with the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. She speaks about vocations and her encounter with the Lord in the Eucharist. The Diocese of St. Petersburg’s “Eucharistic Encounter” was held at the JW Marriott Hotel on September 16, 2023Par Office of Communications
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Father Tim Anastos - Eucharistic Encounter
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A priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Father Anastos typically works with college students navigating the challenges of life. He is currently serving as a National Eucharistic Preacher, leading people to a life-changing encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist. He is also an Instagram Influencer with his series “Reel Homilies,” that unpacks the Sund…
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Holy Habits for the Digital Age
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Does someone you know need help breaking free of technology’s constant pull and digital distraction? Maybe it’s you! Teresa Peterson, Executive Director of the Diocese of St. Petersburg offers reflections for navigating our media environment so that it doesn’t harm our faith and family life. Her tips will help us to create a home where families thr…
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John Morris, Station Manager, Spirit FM, speaks about how to share your faith in a way that's appealing.Par Office of Communications
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Communicating with Younger Demographics
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Ryan Phelan, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Diocese of St. Petersburg speaks about Tips for Communicating to Millennials and Generation Z.Par Office of Communications
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Evangelizing through the News Media
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Kelly Ring speaks about how to evangelize and share great stories through the news media.Par Office of Communications
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Communications and Older Demographics
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Teresa Peterson, Executive Director of Communications, Diocese of St. Petersburg speaks about communication best practices and communicating with older demographics.Par Office of Communications
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Tips for Creating a Short Video
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Katie Camario, Digital Communications Manager, Diocese of St. Petersburg speaks about how to create and edit a short video.Par Office of Communications
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National Eucharistic Preacher Father Jorge Torres
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Father Jorge Torres spoke to Pastoral Center staff of the Diocese of St. Petersburg during their Advent Day of Reflection on December 15, 2022. He spoke about the National Eucharistic Revival and how we, as leaders in the Church, can be witnesses of Christ, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. Father Torres is a priest of the Diocese of Orlando,…
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Sinodalidad - Contexto Actual y Discernimiento
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Sinodalidad - Antecedentes Bíblicos y Desarrollo Histórico
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Meditate upon the Annunciation
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Father Joseph Carola S.J., theology professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, spoke to the Diocese of St. Petersburg Synod Planning Team on October 28, 2021. This presentation is a recording of his talk. Father Carola presents a meditation based on Luke 1:26-38. He invites us to meditate upon the Annunciation when the angel Gabriel …
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Reflections on the Synod on Synodality
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Father Joseph Carola S.J., theology professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, spoke to the Diocese of St. Petersburg Synod Planning Team on October 28, 2021. This presentation is a recording of his talk. Father Carola offers a teaching and reflection on the Vatican Synod on Synodality called for by Pope Francis. Father Carola reflec…
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The Goal of Communication is Communion
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We are a hyperconnected Church, especially since COVID-19. However, where are these connections leading us? According to the wisdom and teaching of the Catholic Church, all communications should help us to encounter God and one another. While we often focus on measuring clicks, likes and open rates, there are other metrics that matter more in commu…
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The Foundational Virtue of Hospitality
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On May 13th, 2021 Father Mike Muhr spoke before a group of parish administrative assistants and other parish representatives to discuss the foundational virtue of hospitality. Through storytelling, Scripture references and personal experiences, Fr. Mike shares the foundational virtue of hospitality that all Catholics can seek to practice in parish …
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The Entrance Hymn All Masses begin with an entrance hymn or a chant, which sets the tone and spirit of the celebration that is about to take place. It is sometimes known as the “gathering hymn,” because we gather as a community by first lifting up our voices in song to the Lord. The entrance hymn can be upbeat, or it might be more mediative. Either…
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Sitting, Standing and Kneeling Imagine what visitors to the Catholic Church must think when they attend Mass for the first time. They probably notice there are times when we sit, stand, and kneel. The most reverent part is during the Liturgy of the Eucharist, when we kneel in awe at Jesus’s presence in the Eucharist. After receiving Christ in the E…
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Sign of the Cross Catholic worship involves using motions or gestures so that we can express our love for the Lord with our whole selves, mind, spirit and body. One gesture is making the Sign of the Cross when entering the church and at the beginning and end of prayers. This sign has been used since the early years of the Church. We believe that Go…
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Reverence for the Lord When meeting someone for the first time, we generally smile, shake hands, or give a polite nod as a sign of respect and greeting. How do we greet Jesus when we arrive at church or approach the altar? Before we find a place to sit in church, we typically bow in reverence to the altar. The same reverence is shown at the end of …
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Receiving the Lord’s Forgiveness At the beginning of every Mass, the priest invites us to recall our sins and enter into a prayerful reflection of those sins, trusting that God is always ready to forgive. We confess to one another as a congregation that we have sinned and ask those in the congregation, as well as Mary and all the saints, to pray fo…
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Prayer Before Mass The celebration of Mass is a joyful time for Catholics. It is an obligation, but also a cherished opportunity to be in the presence of our Savior in the Eucharist. After arriving at church, it’s always nice to smile and acknowledge our friends and neighbors. Then, if possible, spend time in silence with our Lord before the start …
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Holy Water As you enter a church for Mass, you will probably encounter a font or bowl near the door. Most of the time it contains holy water, which has been blessed by a priest or deacon. It is there to remind us of our baptism, the first Sacrament of the Church, where we became children of God and members of the Church. This holy water also remind…
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