Acolyte Festival
The Diocese is delighted to welcome acolytes, servers, and vergers from across Southwest Florida to celebrate this vital ministry of service and faith. The festival is a time-honored tradition for many congregations, and we are eager for this year’s edition on Saturday, August 22, 2026. ACOLYTE FESTIVAL AT A GLANCE The festival runs from 10 am to 2:00 pm, with a morning filled with a variety of fun workshops and offerings. Lunch will be offered. To close the event, participants join…
Aug 22
10:00am
The Diocese is delighted to welcome acolytes, servers, and vergers from across Southwest Florida to celebrate this vital ministry of service and faith. The festival is a time-honored tradition for many congregations, and we are eager for this year’s edition on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
ACOLYTE FESTIVAL AT A GLANCE
The festival runs from 10 am to 2:00 pm, with a morning filled with a variety of fun workshops and offerings. Lunch will be offered. To close the event, participants join in the longest and most colorful procession imaginable—the Grandest of Processions—as we prepare to gather around Christ’s table for a festival Holy Eucharist.
Location
The Cathedral Church of St Peter
140 4th St N
St. Petersburg,,
33701
United States
Contact: Diocese of SWFL