Thanksgiving in Rome, Florida Bishops, Christmas and RIP Msgr Cippel

Thanksgiving in Rome, Florida Bishops, Christmas and RIP Msgr Cippel

Author: Bishop Gregory Parkes & Spirit FM 90.5 December 16, 2025 Duration: 23:26
Bishop Gregory Parkes speaks on the life and legacy of Monsignor John Cippel and his impact on the local church. He also shares his trip to Rome for Thanksgiving with our seminarians, meetings with Florida Bishops, and his thoughts for Christmas 2025.

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

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