Bulletin Announcement

Family Faith Fest – A Historic Day to Remember The first-ever Family Faith Fest on Oct. 27 with over 10,000 participants was an opportunity to celebrate the diocesan golden anniversary as one Family of God. It was also a day of great music, games, exhibits and cultural experiences. Most importantly, the Fest was a moment Read more…

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Family Faith Fest – A Historic Day to Remember

The first-ever Family Faith Fest on Oct. 27 with over 10,000 participants was an opportunity to celebrate the diocesan golden anniversary as one Family of God. It was also a day of great music, games, exhibits and cultural experiences. Most importantly, the Fest was a moment to encounter our Lord Jesus Christ in a powerful Read more…

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News Coverage

Family Faith Fest – A Historic Day to Remember – Diocesan News Christian Singers to Headline Family Faith Fest This Weekend – Tampa Bay Times Family Faith Fest Honors 50th Anniversary of the Diocese – Osprey Observer

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NEW LOCATION for the Family Faith Fest

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the location of the Family Faith Fest has changed! Our new location is the Florida State Fairgrounds. All schedules, entertainment and activities remain the same and we hope you can still join us for an amazing day, this Saturday, October 27, 2018. NEW LOCATION FOR FAMILY FAITH FEST Florida Read more…

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A Family Faith Fest App is Now Available

For the thousands of people planning to attend the Family Faith Fest on October 27 at the Florida State Fairgrounds, good news – there’s an app for that! The app features so much content about the day’s events and activities, it’s an easy way to plan your day and be sure that you don’t miss Read more…

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Family Faith Fest is Collecting Food for the Hungry

The Family Faith Fest is an unprecedented free music and faith festival that will provide a day of fun, fellowship and exciting activities for people of all ages. It will also seek to fill an important need in our community—food for the hungry. Our faith calls us to love and care for our neighbors which Read more…

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The Diocese of St. Petersburg is Planning A Family Faith Fest

The Diocese of St. Petersburg was established on June 17, 1968, and Bishop Gregory Parkes has announced that a large-scale music and faith festival will be held to celebrate the momentous occasion of our 50th anniversary. “Our golden jubilee is a time to celebrate,” said Bishop Parkes. “Like many families who gather for family celebrations, Read more…

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Family Faith Fest Modeled After Other Successful Events

When Bishop Gregory Parkes decided that a music festival on a large, open field would be a good way to celebrate the Diocese of St. Petersburg’s golden anniversary, he didn’t have to imagine what it would be like. He already knew about other dioceses that had successfully gathered thousands of families together for similar festivals Read more…

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Family Faith Fest Will Provide Free, Quality Entertainment for Families

Many families today are struggling to afford basic necessities much less pay to attend local events and concerts that can easily exceed one hundred dollars for a family of four. That’s why it was so important for Bishop Gregory Parkes that the Family Faith Fest be accessible to all families regardless of their financial situation. Read more…

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