Diocese of Savannah

Mensaje del Obispo Stephen D. Parkes sobre la Campaña Católica Anual [http://diosav.org/aca]

A message from Bishop Stephen D. Parkes regarding the Annual Catholic Appeal [http://diosav.org/aca]

Bishop Parkes started the day celebrating Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Warner Robins.

A busy day today visiting with the parishes of St. Mary in Americus, St. Theresa in Codele and St. Patrick in Kathleen. Thanks to Fr. Sam, Fr. Paulinus, Fr. Eric and communities for your hospitality! #ontheroad

Celebrated Mass and blessed the new Columbarium at St. Augustine parish in Thomasville this evening followed by a delicious dinner there and then a surprise stop at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Camilla as the Spanish Mass was concluding. #ontheroad

Ms Ruella Ricaza was consecrated as a Virgin in the Modern World last night at Immaculate Conception in Dublin. It was a beautiful and meaningful ceremony. This ancient and unique vocation of the Church has gained greater appreciation recently as more women discern this call.

Bishop Parkes led the invocation for the ribbon cutting of the Savannah Chatham Manufacturing Center off Highway 16. Growth continues in Chatham County!

Bishop Parked celebrates Mass at the Cathedral of Savannah

This begins Vocation Awareness Week. Continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life in our diocese!

Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.

Bishop Parkes visites Mount de Sales Academy in Macon this morning. He was warmly welcomed by the Chaplain Father Casey, OFM, the President of the Academy, Mr David Held, administrators, teachers and students. Keep up the good work!

The Macon Deanery priests gathered for prayer, lunch and reflection today with Bishop Parkes. Before the meeting, the Bishop installed Father Patrick Tuttle, OFM, as Pastor of Holy Spirit Parish.

Yesterday Bishop Parkes spent the day in Augusta and visited Saint Mary on the Hill School, Immaculate Conception School, and the priests of the deanery. He was very happy to be greeted by the students and enjoyed the conversation with the Augusta Deanery priests.

Join us for the 2020 Candlelight Concert.

One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. // Mark1:7-8

Bishop Parkes confirmed 55 young men and women at Saint Mary on the Hill in Augusta, and also visited the new thrift shop of Catholic Relief Services.

Bishop Parkes had a great first visit to Aquinas High School in Augusta. He received a jersey from the football team with a #15 (as the fifteenth bishop of Savannah). Go Irish!

Archbishop Hartmayer visited Saint Vincent de Paul Seminary in Florida and celebrated Mass this morning with our Savannah seminarians along with the men from Atlanta.