Welcome to the website of the Roman Catholic
Diocese of Palm Beach!
America is the land of dreams which can come true. How many have placed the dream of becoming its President before a young person as a real possibility. Now we can also place the dream of becoming the Pope to a citizen of this great nation. May we always respect our freedom as made in the image and likeness of God and our freedom to practice our faith in Him as a foundation of what we are all about in the United States.
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
More than 800 years ago, St. Francis of Assisi founded the Secular Franciscan Order, now officially known as the Order of Franciscan Seculars, a lay order within the Catholic Church. It was established canonically in 1221 for the purpose of bringing the Gospel to everyday life.
On June 29, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul to honor the two great apostles Peter and Paul. St. Peter, one of the Twelve and the chief of the Apostles, the Rock upon which Christ built His Church, and St. Paul “called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God” (Romans 1:1) and Apostle to the Gentiles.
Mary’s Immaculate Heart points us to her profound interior life, where she experienced both joys and sorrows, yet remained faithful, as we, too, are called to do. In 2025, we celebrate the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on June 28.
St. John Paul II, a great devotee of the Sacred Heart, said, “This feast reminds us of the mystery of the love of God for the people of all times.” In 2025, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 27.
