Welcome to the website of the Roman Catholic
Diocese of Palm Beach!
The Sacred Heart — Inflamed and Burning
The mercy of God, as revealed in the Sacred Heart of Jesus, was also celebrated in a most vivid manner during the Easter season on Divine Mercy Sunday, the second Sunday of Easter. Devotion to Divine Mercy was promoted by St. Faustina Kowalska, a 20th-century Polish religious known as the Apostle of Divine Mercy.
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, along with representatives of the Romanian church and the country's Jewish community, paid tribute to the martyred bishop June 2 during an evening ceremony in the Sistine Chapel.
Concluding the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the role of marriage, family unity and God's love in building peace and harmony in the world.
Looking back, Will Ochoa and Capri Crespo, the two top graduates at John Carroll High School, say they found a successful balance while maintaining high standards in their schoolwork. Both were pleased to be named “summa cum laude” graduates and co-valedictorians by their Fort Pierce school.
