Statement from Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito Regarding the Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI

     We give thanks to God for the extraordinary leadership and example of holiness and wisdom which Pope Benedict XVI has provided for the Church during the past almost eight years of his Pontificate.  He is a man of great spiritual insight fed by a life of intense prayer.  It was a privilege

Bishop Barbarito Offers Prayer for those Affected by the Shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.

We Join our Hearts in Prayer   Our hearts and prayers go out to all those personally affected by the brutal tragedy which occurred on Friday, December 14, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.  Words fail us at a time such as this, but we are confident in God’s love and

Florida Bishop Statement on Voting in (English)

Florida Bishop Statement on Voting in (Spanish)

Bishop Barbarito's letter in support of CCW and in observance of Domestic Violence awareness Month

October 2012 Respect Life Weekend Letter from Bishop Barbarito (English)

  September 29/30, 2012   Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Lord:                        Next weekend, that of October 6/7, is the beginning of the Respect Life program of the

October 2012 Respect Life Weekend Letter from Bishop Barbarito (En Espaniol)

Florida Bishops Unite in Statement on Fortnight for Freedom

Florida Bishops Unite in Statement on Fortnight for Freedom

Bishop Barbarito Responds and Urges Catholics to Take Action on the Recent Ruling by HHS and Threat to Religious Liberty - [English]

Statement Regarding Sacred Heart School