“Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” Mark 6:31

Retreat Centers

Bethany Retreat & Conference Center, Lutz, The Diocese of St. Petersburg

Marian Servants of Divine Providence Retreat Ministry, Clearwater

Franciscan Center, Tampa

San Pedro, Orlando

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center, Venice, Fl.

Marywood Retreat and Conference Center, Jacksonville

Conferences, Retreats, and Other Opportunities

Natural Family Planning, interested in learning more about

(The Creighton Model Fertility Care System), call Elizabeth at (813) 752-9275 or visit www.creightonmodel.com  

Young Adults

 “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses.” Acts 1:8

The Diocesan Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry will be planning a trip for the diocese.

If your parish is interested in being part of it or in learning more about this event, please contact Anna Marie at wrighta@dosp.org or (727)341-6850

WHO: Young people ages 18-30
WHAT: 23rd World Youth Day
                  (This will be the 12th international gathering of young people.)
WHEN: July 15-20, 2008 (International gathering of young people)
                   Our diocese will also be planning an extended trip TBA
WHERE: Sydney, Australia
WHY: To celebrate your faith with young people from all over the world in  prayer, catechetical sessions, informal gatherings, and festival events