Bishop Gregory Parkes
Bishop Gregory Parkes is the spiritual leader of the Diocese of St. Petersburg
that is comprised of nearly 500,000 Catholics, more than 280,000 of whom are registered and includes 75 parishes, 5 missions, more than 13,000 students registered at 46 schools and early childhood centers, two universities, and a variety of social service, health care, housing and pastoral ministries located within the five counties of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus. Mass is celebrated in 14 languages, and we are led by our fifth bishop, Most Reverend Gregory Parkes who was installed on January 4, 2017.
His role is to govern, teach and promote in every way the holiness of the Christian faithful. Bishop Parkes believes that serving for God’s glory is the guiding principle of his ministry, which is why he chose, “To your name give the glory” from Psalm 115, Verse 1 as his pastoral motto. His ministry takes him throughout the community for pastoral visits, blessings and dedications, gatherings, sacramental celebrations and many other liturgical events. He also seeks to connect with people online and on-the-air through regular updates on social media (@BishopParkes), YouTube (@DioceseofStPete), via podcasts and Spirit FM 90.5. To learn more, visit BishopParkes.org.
Bishop Gregory Parkes
A Pope Passes, A Pope Elected
Pope Francis passes away and Pope Leo XIV is elected. Bishop Parkes talks about his experience in Rome at the funeral of Pope Francis and his memories of the Bishop of Rome. He shares his thoughts on the election of the first pope born in the United States and what is in store for the faithful.