Catholic Ministry Appeal Success

Catholic Ministry Appeal Success

Author: Bishop Gregory Parkes & Spirit FM 90.5 December 8, 2022 Duration: 1:15
Bishop Parkes talks about the success of the Catholic Ministry Appeal in its first year in the Diocese of St. Petersburg.

In the daily rhythm of life across Florida's vibrant Gulf Coast, from Tampa Bay to the Nature Coast, Bishop Gregory Parkes offers a steady voice of reflection and guidance. This podcast, presented in partnership with Spirit FM 90.5, brings his pastoral conversations directly to you. Rather than formal sermons, these episodes feel like a thoughtful dialogue, exploring how faith intersects with contemporary challenges, family life, and community service. You'll hear Bishop Parkes draw from his leadership of a diverse and active diocese-a spiritual home to hundreds of thousands of Catholics, supported by numerous parishes, schools, and outreach ministries. The discussions are grounded in the real work happening within the local churches, universities, and social services, making the teachings of the Church feel immediate and accessible. It’s a space for deepening your spirituality, whether during a morning commute or a quiet moment at home. Each episode aims to connect the wisdom of tradition with the questions of today, fostering a sense of shared journey. Tune in for a perspective that is both deeply rooted and genuinely engaged with the people and needs of Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, and the surrounding regions.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Bishop Gregory Parkes
Podcast Episodes
Gulf Coast Catholic is Coming! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:27
Bishop Parkes is happy to announce the publication of a new magazine for the Diocese of St. Petersburg called Gulf Coast Catholic.
Labor Day Weekend [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19
As our nation celebrates Labor Day, Bishop Parkes reminds us to be appreciative for our work and remember those who are in need of a meaningful job. He prays for those who need work and for fair labor.
College Life and Faith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:07
College students are moving on campus and classes are starting. Bishop Parkes talks about balancing college life and faith and how the Church is present to students if they look.
Support Spirit FM Today! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19
As Spirit FM's fall radio fundraiser approaches, Bishop Parkes encourages the faithful to support the diocesan radio station that does positive work in the community.
Pope Francis and Cardinal Appointments [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11
Recently the Holy Father named 21 new cardinals to the Church. Bishop Parkes reflects on the impact these men will have on the church for a future generation.
Eucharistic Encounter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19
Bishop Parkes invites the faithful to encounter Christ in a deeper way by attending the diocesan Eucharistic Encounter event in Tampa on September 16,2023
His Eminence Cardinal Peter Okpaleke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21
Cardinal Peter Okpaleke of Nigeria visited the Diocese of St Petersburg recently and Bishop Parkes shares why he visited and some of his history.
What is a Cardinal of the Church? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:19
Recently Pope Francis named 21 men as Cardinals of the Church. Bishop Parkes explains what a cardinal is and their role in the Church.
Religious Vocations and Importance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14
Bishop Parkes shares about the decline of certain religious orders but the hope for growing leadership at the Vatican level.