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Diocese of Palm Beach!
St. Michael the Archangel, Defend Us We Pray
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil... This simple prayer is one well known to us, as Catholics, which invokes the protection of St. Michael the Archangel in battle against the devil in his constant effort to have evil conquer the world.
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.
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
The Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7. On this day, we celebrate the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in the Battle of Lepanto on October 7, 1571. Even though the Turkish forces were very powerful, the Christians won due to the intercession of Mary and the prayer of the Most Holy Rosary.
Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 4 signed the first apostolic exhortation of his pontificate, the text of which is expected to be released next week.
The commemoration of Jubilee 2025 by the Diocese of Palm Beach’s Office of Hispanic Ministry continued Sept. 13 with parishioners from the South Deanery making a pilgrimage to the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola.
During the annual Steps for Life Mass Sept. 27, 2025, at Emmanuel Church in Delray Beach, Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito reflected on the devastating scourge of violent crime as a sign that the world is far from achieving respect for human life at all stages. At the foundation of that disrespect is the issue of abortion.
