On Nov. 30, over 2,000 cities in more than 80 different countries will be participating in celebrations for the International Day of Cities for Life, Cities Against the Death Penalty. Good Shepherd Parish in Tallahassee and the Basilica of St. Michael in Pensacola will be holding events, and all are encouraged to attend. [full article]
The diocese is looking to start a Courage chapter. Courage is a ministry that aims to support those with same-sex attraction and who desire to live a chaste life. If you are interested in learning more about Courage, please visit www.couragerc.net, or for more information about the chapter in our diocese, please email one of the priests at St. Paul Parish in Pensacola: Fr. Doug at halsemad@stpaulcatholic.net or Fr. Kevin at mcquonek@stpaulcatholic.net
Every year, the third grade class at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School in Pensacola dresses up in costume and teaches their classmates about the saints. [full article]
As we are preparing the next issue of The Catholic Compass, scheduled to release at the beginning of January, we would love to advertize your events happening in Jan. and Feb. of 2016! Please submit them before Nov. 30, so they can can be included in the "Things To Do" section of the Compass. Submit your events using the website submission form. For more details or any more question, email us at communications@ptdiocese.org.
Have you seen the latest issue of The Catholic Compass yet? Check it out online at http://faithdigital.org/PenTal/CC1115/ and let us know what you think by sending us an email at communications@ptdiocese.org.
Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida currently has two available job opportunities: Executive Assistant and Development Stewardship Coordinator For more information on these available positions, email development@cc.ptdiocese.org or call 850-435-3560.
Ft. Walton Beach Pregnancy Help Center (PHC) is seeking an Executive Director. The primary job duties include supervision of PHC staff, fundraising, strategic planning, community outreach, financial management. This is a part-time position. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. To learn more and apply for this position, please email elsesser@cox.net.
On Monday, October 12, there was a Mass in Tallahassee that celebrated the opening for the Cause of the Martyrs of La Florida. The Edict has recently been published, in which Bishop Parkes asks anyone with information regarding the Martyrs to come forward.