Welcome to the website of the Roman Catholic
Diocese of Palm Beach!
Mother Teresa – Yes to Life - No to Amendment 4
Since every person is made in the image and likeness of God, every person is deserving of a home and of the ability to mature as that person. For Mother Teresa, there were no barriers which prevented people from getting the care and nourishment which were their due. Such basic rights were not limited to any group or individuals. She was a strong proponent for the immigrant and when visiting Los Angeles in 1989 spoke of the plight of immigrants.
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
“This is a little piece of heaven.” That is how one pilgrim in a group from St. Paul of the Cross Parish in North Palm Beach described the scene as clergy and laypeople filed in with the Real Presence of Jesus during the National Eucharistic Congress from July 17-21, 2024, in Indianapolis. Their journey to Indiana with more than 60,000 other Catholics was full of blessed moments like that.
Tammy Farr’s Catholic community began with her mother, grandmother and aunt, who made sure Tammy and her siblings were raised Catholic in Lantana, Florida. She grew up in the parish that became Holy Spirit in 1964.
Pope Francis will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore.
In a joint statement late Sept. 4, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, joined by the diocese’s auxiliary bishops, said, "Our hearts ache for the lives that have been so cruelly cut short by this devastating tragedy."
