Effective immediately (March 18, 2020), due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), public celebrations of Mass in the Diocese of St. Petersburg have been suspended until it can be determined that it is safe to return to normal schedules and public worship.
This includes Penance Services, Parish & Social Events, and Ministry gatherings. Confessions will continue at the normal scheduled times.
St. Michael the Archangel church will be open for private prayer. Please enter through the front doors. Hours are as follows:
Please click here to view the entire letter from Bishop Parkes…
A letter was distributed by Bishop Gregory Parkes on March 13, 2020, regarding a dispensation from Universal Ecclesiastical Laws. Click here to view the letter as a PDF.
In response to recent concerns over the spread of Coronavirus, the Diocese of St. Petersburg has prepared guidelines for parishes, schools and families to help our communities to take the necessary steps for the safety of all. Our response is focused on prevention, precautions and prayer. Many of these guidelines are based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protocols and common-sense practices that are communicated regularly during Flu and Cold Season. We are closely monitoring communications from the CDC and will adapt protocols as needed. We are also praying in solidarity with those who are ill, public health officials and health care workers.
Click here to read guidelines issued on March 2, 2020...