A New Date for the Jubilee Year Opening Mass: 1.25.25
Bishop Gregory Parkes has announced a new date for the Diocesan Opening Mass of the Jubilee Year of Hope: Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 4 p.m., at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. All are welcome for this solemn celebration!
Arrive by 3:45 to join a procession near the main entrance where we will venerate the cross for the Jubilee Year and enter the church together. Also, Catholics will receive a Plenary Indulgence from Pope Francis for participating in the Opening Mass and completing the normal prayers and practices. To learn more, visit www.dosp.org/jubilee2025.
March for Life and Youth Rally
The March begins at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Tampa and travels to Perry Harvey Sr. Park, where we’ll gather to celebrate through prayer, music, and inspiring speeches to raise awareness, inspire others, and advocate for life in our community.
This is a free event and all are welcome to attend, but please register by scanning the QR code or visiting www.dosp.org/young-church/marchforliferegistration to allow us to make appropriate preparations.
Together in Holiness Marriage Conference
Married and engaged couples are invited to the second annual Together in Holiness marriage conference on March 8, 2025, from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm at St. Paul Catholic Church in Tampa, FL. This one-day conference will help you strengthen your relationship with your spouse and discover God’s plan for your family.
Registration: $64/couple and $5/child for on-site childcare. Scholarships are available upon request. This conference is presented by the St. John Paul II Foundation and the Diocese of St. Petersburg Marriage and Family Life Office. For more info, visit togetherinholiness.org/stpetersburg or email cameron@forlifeandfamily.org.
