The Diocese of St. Petersburg’s “Eucharistic Encounter” was held at the JW Marriott Hotel on September 16, 2023, to help Catholics experience an encounter with the risen Lord in such a powerful way that their lives would be changed by this encounter. The event featured four dynamic speakers: Curtis Martin of FOCUS, Mother Olga Yaqob founder of the Daughters of Mary of Nazareth, Father Tim Anastos, Archdiocese of Chicago, and Dr. John Bergsma of St Paul Center. Also, Bishop Gregory Parkes celebrated Mass for all participants.