Appointment of the Chief Communications and External Affairs Officer of the Diocese of Palm Beach

Catholic Charities’ Samaritan Center will host its 34th annual Soup Bowl fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Vero Beach Heritage Center. The community tradition offers handmade pottery and soup in exchange for donations. Area businesses, places of worship and community organizations also will serve soup and offer bowls at their own locations across Indian River County.

Called to the Vatican in September to participate in an annual formation program for new bishops, Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez was able to do some fundraising for the Diocese of Palm Beach around the same time. Following eight days of scheduled events at the Vatican, he was able to enjoy some quality time with a group of 27 pilgrims from the diocese who donated funds to aid priestly vocations.

Florida's Catholic history is rich with stories of faith, missionary zeal, and extraordinary sacrifice. Among these are the stories of the Martyrs of La Florida, Native American Catholics and missionaries who gave their lives in witness to Christ between 1549 and 1715.

Hakuna, a popular Catholic musical group from Spain, will perform its first concert in the United States at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. The evening will include a Holy Hour with Eucharistic adoration.

On Oct. 31, 2026, the Catholic Church in the United States will mark an extraordinary moment in its history: the beatification of five Spanish Franciscan missionaries who gave their lives for Christ more than four centuries ago. Known as the Georgia Martyrs, Fathers Pedro de Corpa, Blas Rodríguez, Miguel de Añón, and Francisco de Veráscola, together with Brother Antonio de Badajoz, will be declared Blessed at a solemn celebration in Savannah, Georgia. Cardinal Frank Leo, archbishop of Toronto, will preside as the representative of Pope Leo XIV. This historic occasion, the first beatification ever celebrated in the American South, holds special significance for Florida’s Catholics.