Welcome to the website of the Roman Catholic
Diocese of Palm Beach!
Blessed are Those Who Have Not Lost Hope
Pope Leo XIV has continued the emphasis which Pope Francis placed upon our senior citizens, stressing that, “Embracing the elderly helps us to understand that life is more than just the present moment, and should not be wasted in superficial encounters and fleeting relationships...
Whether you are searching for information about the diocese, parishes, and schools or about the Roman Catholic Church, I hope our diocesan website will help you. The Diocese of Palm Beach comprises five counties in Southeastern Florida: Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee. From Sebastian to Boca Raton and from Palm Beach to Pahokee, 241,100 Catholics of the Diocese of Palm Beach span the economic and cultural spectrum of the area and contribute to a vibrant faith experience in our 50 parishes, 3 missions, and 1 Hispanic Pastoral Center.
Whether you are a full-time resident, a part-time winter resident, or a tourist visiting our area, I pray that you will enjoy your time in the diocese, and as you tour our website. May Mary, Our Lady Queen of the Apostles, patroness of the diocese, guide us in the footsteps of her Son, Jesus Christ.
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito
Bishop of Palm Beach
News & Notes
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday participated in the Mass celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica on the occasion of the Jubilee of Digital Missionaries and Catholic Influencers, encouraging them to create encounters “between hearts” regardless of the number of followers they have.
More than two dozen Planned Parenthood facilities across the country in recent months have announced plans to shut down amid funding concerns caused by new federal rules that prevent the abortion giant from receiving Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements.
The USCCB has endorsed the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) (S 1748). In a letter from Bishop William D. Byrne, chairman of USCCB’s Committee on Communications and Bishop Robert Barron, chairman of the USCCB's Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth.
When Blessed Carlo Acutis formally becomes St. Carlo during a canonization Mass with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican Sunday, Sept. 7, a teacher and students at a local school will be closely watching.
