Our New Bishop

He now looks the "part." Bishop-elect Gregory Parkes will be ordained today. Mass begins 2pm. NOMINE TUO DA GLORIAM! TO YOUR NAME BE THE GLORY! Psalm 115:1
Here's the schedule of events for the day of the Ordination and Installation.

The Mass of Ordination and Installation will be at St. Paul Catholic Church, 3131 Hyde Park Road, Pensacola. Doors to the church will open at 12 noon* (note time change). No one will be admitted prior to 12 noon. There will be reserved seating for invited guests and open seating for all others. All are requested to be seated no later than 1:30 p.m. Overflow seating with a closed circuit televised broadcast of the Mass will be available in the auditorium (old church). The Mass will begin at 2 p.m., with the processional beginning prior to that time. A reception will follow the Mass in the parish center.

Overflow Parking: Available at Exchange Park, 3100 East Lakeview Ave., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3400 Bayou Blvd., First Assembly of God, 4301 Bayou Blvd., entry on 12th Avenue, with free shuttle service to St. Paul's.

The Mass of Ordination and Installation will be carried live on the EWTN and CatholicTV networks on June 5 at 2 p.m. (CDT) 3 p.m. (EDT). The Mass will also be webcast on the homepage of www.catholictv.com. Videos of the Mass will also be available for purchase following the event.

All are welcome to participate as we welcome our new shepherd!

To purchase a video of the Ordination and Installation of Most Rev. Gregory L. Parkes, please send a check or money order payable to the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, along with your name, street address, city, state and zip to Ordination Video, Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, 11 North B Street, Pensacola, FL 32502. Cost is $10 per video, which includes shipping and handling. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.