Following the illicit ordination July 1 of four bishops by the Society of St. Pius X without Vatican authorization and the subsequent excommunication of adherents of the now-schismatic group, Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez has issued a decree explaining the canonical status of the SSPX in the Diocese of Palm Beach.
After prayerful reflection, consultation, and discernment, and exercising my lawful authority as Bishop of Palm Beach, I hereby decree the following...
Diocesan Assignments pertaining Deaneries, Parishes, Schools and Seminarians of Most Reverend Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez, Bishop of Palm Beach.
Most Reverend Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez is pleased to announce the appointment of Very Rev. Antony Pulikal to serve as the Chancellor and Moderator of the Curia.
Please join Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez in praying for peace, along with our sisters and brothers throughout the world.
Homily of the Most Reverend Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez at Chrism Mass 2026
"In light of the escalating U.S.-Iran military actions, let us join Pope Leo in praying that world leaders return to dialogue"
How beautiful is our Church! How beautiful it is to walk in the path of Christ Jesus in the company of so many beloved brothers and sisters! How beautiful is the Diocese of Palm Beach!
