Welcome to the website of the Roman Catholic
Diocese of Palm Beach!
The Science of God’s Creation
Pope Leo XIV determined his name as our new Holy Father following the pontificate of Leo XIII, who served as the Universal Shepherd of the Church from 1878 through 1903. Leo XIII is known for his addressing modern social issues in the face of the Industrial Revolution, establishing the principles of Catholic social teaching...
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
What if with a click you could find when the next Mass closest to your location will be? That’s what Argentine computer science graduate Pablo Licheri envisioned.
The School of Christian Formation began in the 1990s as an outreach in the Diocese of Palm Beach as a way to deepen one's faith.
The Feast of the Transfiguration originated as early as the end of the 5th century, after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14) came to be celebrated. 6 August, the date set for the Feast, is 40 days prior to the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, manifesting its close connection with it.
