Welcome to the website of the Roman Catholic
Diocese of Palm Beach!
Hope and Marriage — You Can’t Have One Without the Other
Hope and marriage go together, as each of the spouses must have hope in each other as the foundation of their union. That hope is one in which each of the spouses believe in the power of God’s love in each other and find God’s presence in that. As Pope Francis has stated, “To hope, then, is to welcome this gift that God offers us every day..."
Whether you are searching for information about the diocese, parishes, and schools or about the Roman Catholic Church in general, I hope that our diocesan website will be of help to you.
The Diocese of Palm Beach is comprised of 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, the 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 of Palm Beach, 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
Since 1974, Catholic Schools Week has been an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. Catholic schools have an irreplaceable role in the church’s evangelizing mission.
Despite the rain at St. Bernadette Parish in Port St. Lucie Jan. 22, 2025, the 52nd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe vs. Wade ruling, the pro-life commitment to honor the sanctity of all human life was not dampened.
An array of pro-life speakers appeared Feb. 1, 2025, for the Treasure Coast’s 15th annual March for Life rally at the Birthline/Lifeline pregnancy care center in Fort Pierce, with the theme of “Working Together for Life.”
Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist is available as of February 4th to own or rent (U.S. & Canada)! Find it on Amazon, iTunes, Google and Vudu. This is the perfect movie to lead us through Eucharistic Revival and the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025.