Archbishop Grob and Bishop Parkes make World Series wager

Archbishop Jeffrey S. Grob of Milwaukee and Bishop Gregory Parkes of Saint Petersburg have placed a wager on the outcome of the 2026 World Series. The agreement includes charitable donations and local food items.

If the Milwaukee Brewers win, Bishop Parkes will donate to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and send a box of his hand-rolled episcopal cigars to Archbishop Grob. If the Tampa Bay Rays win, Archbishop Grob will send brats from Bunzel’s Meat Market to Florida and donate to Catholic Charities of Saint Petersburg.

Bishop Parkes said the wager is intended to be both fun and meaningful by supporting Catholic Charities. Archbishop Grob said the competition is meant to benefit those in need regardless of which team wins.