The Office of Communications for the Diocese of Palm Beach thanks you for visiting the Bulletin and Communication Announcement page. Below you will find documents and images to help you fill the pages of your bulletin, social media sites, website, e-newsletters and more with information from the diocese and those entities it supports.
A. New Important Information
1. The Hyde Amendment / La Enmienda Hyde
2. COVID-19 - ALL MEMOS AND RESOURCES
B. Expected information to be published by each parish this month:
1. Second Collection Letters
- Schedule for Non-Parochial Collections 2021 (pdf) and 2022 (pdf)
- Second Collection Letters - Below are the second collection letters that are required to be published as a full page or half page in parish bulletins on the dates indicated. These letters are from the Bishop and the branding standards of the letter should be followed. The letter may also be read, published on your website or social media, in addition to it being printed in the bulletin.
- The Second Collection for Holy Land is on April 2, Good Friday; please print the letters on March 27 and 28.
- Letters
in English - (doc) (pdf) (jpeg)
in Spanish - (doc) (pdf) (jpeg)
- Resources for the Good Friday Collection
- The Second Collection for Peter's Pence is on April 24 and 25; please print the letters on April 17 and 18.
- Letters
in English - (doc) (pdf) (jpg)
in Spanish - (doc) (pdf) (jpg)
- Resources for the Peter's Pence Collection
- The letters are also posted on our Collection Letters webpage
2. 2021 Diocesan Services Appeal: Bulletin Inserts, Bulletin Announcements, Information, Resources, Graphics, Social Media Posts and Website Content
a. DSA Video
i. English
ii. Spanish
iii. Creole
b. Website Landing page (link to home page)
c. Brochure Letter from Bishop
i. English (pdf) (jpeg)
ii. Spanish (pdf) (jpeg)
iii. Creole (pdf) (jpeg)
d. DSA Brochure
i. English (pdf)
ii. Spanish (pdf)
iii. Creole (pdf)
e. Link to DSA Images and Materials
3. Safe Environments
- April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
- 2021 April Child Abuse Prevention Resource Booklet (pdf)
- Announcements in English (doc) (pdf) - Updated September 28, 2020
- Announcements in Spanish (doc) (pdf) - Actualizado Septiembre 28, 2020
- Graphics for Announcements in English (pdf) (jpegs)
- Graphics for Announcements in Spanish (pdf) (jpegs)
- Knowledge without Action Makes No Difference (doc)
- Children Need Safe Adults (doc)
- Communicating concerns about boundaries (doc)
- Resources
C. Bulletin Announcements
1. Televised Catholic Mass Program
- Flyer (pdf) (jpeg)
- Prayer for Spritual Communion - English (jpeg) Spanish (jpeg)
- Schedule
Apr. 4, Easter, The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola, PBG, Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach- https://vimeo.com/528971294
Apr. 11, Divine Mercy, The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola, PBG, Rev. Duvan Bermudez, Director of Hispanic Ministry- https://vimeo.com/530467896
Apr. 18, 3rd of Easter, The Pastoral Center Chapel, PBG, Reverend Daniel Daza-Jaller, Director of Vocations and Seminarians- https://vimeo.com/533544694
Apr. 25, 4th of Easter, The Pastoral Center Chapel, PBG, Reverend Daniel Daza-Jaller, Director of Vocations and Seminarians- https://vimeo.com/535876390
2. Feast Days and other Notable Dates
Apr. 1 Holy Thursday
Apr. 2 Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday)
Apr. 3 Holy Saturday
Apr. 4 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Apr. 5 St. Vincent Ferrer
Apr. 11 Second Sunday of Easter and Sunday of Divine Mercy
Apr. 16 St. Bernadette Soubirous
Apr. 18 Third Sunday of Easter
Apr. 22 Earth Day
Apr. 25 World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Apr. 25 Fourth Sunday of Easter
Apr. 25 St. Mark
Apr. 29 St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
Apr. 30 St. Pius V
3. Events
Mar. 28 - Apr. 4 - Chrism Mass and Holy Week Schedule (pdf) (jpeg)
Feb. 17 to Apr. 1 - Long Sleeve Shirt Relief Drive
Flyer (pdf) (jpeg)
Collection Sites (pdf) (jpeg)
Feb. 17 to Apr. 4 - Rice Bowl (pdf)
Apr. 2 - First Saturday Prayer Vigil (pdf) (jpeg)
Apr. 9 to Apr. 26 - Roe v. Wade Movie
Apr. 21 Holy Hour for Vocations at Holy Cross Church (doc)
Apr. 25 - World Day of Prayer for Vocations
3:30 p.m. - Holy Hour at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola (png)
5:00 p.m. - Mass at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola (png)
6:30 p.m. - Harvest Dinner at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola (png)
Pope’s Message for 2021
USCCB Resources
WDPFV Website
Please use this link to submit events for your parish or school
4. Televised and live streamed Masses and Online Worship Resources
D. Office and Ministry Updates
1. Bishop's Office
Diocesan Prayer for God's Protection in the face of the Coronavirus Pandemic
- English (doc) (pdf) (jpeg)
- Spanish (doc) (pdf) (jpeg)
- Creole (doc) (pdf) (jpeg)
- Prayer in English for Facebook (jpeg) Instagram (jpeg) Twitter (jpeg)
2. Catholic Charities
- Catholic Charities Community Food Distribution (every 2nd Tuesday of the month)
- COVID-19 Parish Social Ministry (pdf) (png)
- Counseling Program
Telephone sesssions in English (jpeg) and Spanish (jpeg)
Online Virtual Sessions in English and Spanish (pdf) (jpeg)
- Volunteers Needed (doc) - updated
3. Catholic Schools
- Academic Calendar 2020-2021 (doc) (pdf) (jpeg)
- Academic Calendar 2021-2022 (doc) (pdf) (jpeg)
- Step Up For Students Scholarships:
Click here for an English Flyer - (jpeg) (pdf)
Click here for an Spanish Flyer - (jpeg) (pdf)
English and Spanish Bulletin Ads
4. Hispanic Ministry
- Año de San José- Diciembre 2020-2021
- Para Ti Hispano - Abril
5. Knights of Columbus
- The Florida State Council of the Knights of Columbus have produced a couple of ads to help promote membership.
Membership Ad, 8 x 5.5, English (pdf) (jpeg)
Membership Ad, 4 x 5.5, Spanish (pdf) (jpeg)
Serve your community, Square (pdf) (jpeg)
Serve your community, Wide (pdf) (jpeg)
Serve your community, 3 x 5 (png)
Become a Knight, 3 x 5 (png)
6. Marriage, Family Life, Faith Formation and Youth Ministry
- 2021 Marriage Preparation Schedule for Parishes (doc)
- Unbound - video link
7. School of Christian Formation Classes begins
- School of Christian Formation in English - 2020-2021 SCF Program (pdf)
- Escuela de Formación Cristiana en Español - 2020-2021 Program (pdf)
- Escuela Diocesana de Formación Cristiana/Migrantes en Español - 20-21 Programa (pdf)
8. The Florida Catholic Announcements and Information
- Ads for The Florida Catholic Facebook and Instagram
- Video https://vimeo.com/521519113
9. Vocations
- Apr. 25 - World Day of Prayer for Vocations
3:30 p.m. - Holy Hour at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola (png)
5:00 p.m. - Mass at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola (png)
6:30 p.m. - Harvest Dinner at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola (png)
Pope’s Message for 2021
USCCB Resources
WDPFV Website
- Bulletin Blurbs and General Intercessions Cycle B for 20-21 in English and Spanish from Vocation Ministry
Bulletin Blurb - English (doc) (pdf) Spanish (doc) (pdf)
General Intercessions - English (doc) (pdf) Spanish (doc) (pdf)
- Prayer for Vocations - English (jpeg) Spanish (jpeg)
- The Pope's Monthly Intentions 2021
- Pray for Priests
- Pray for Deacons
- Pray for Religious Men and Women
E. Resources for Communication Staff
1. Social Media
- Parish handles for Facebook (xls) (pdf)
- School handles for Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (xls) (pdf)
- Social Media Tips (pdf)
- Social Media Workshop powerpoint (pdf) on September 19, 2019
- Social Media Workshop powerpoint (pdf) on January 30, 2020
2. Graphics
- Graphics and Catholic Resources (doc)
- Prayer for Spiritual Communion - English (jpeg) Spanish (jpeg)
- Online Giving
Diocese of Palm Beach Online Giving Template Instructions (doc)
Examples of how online giving templates can be utilized (pdf)
Online Giving Templates for Parishes to Utilize (pub) (pdf)
3. Bulletin Information
- Parish bulletin link database (pdf)
- Parish bulletin company resource packets:
Diocesan (pdf), JS Paulch (pdf) and LPI (pdf)
4. Helpful Links
- The Holy See
- United States Council of Catholic Bishop (USCCB)
Free Resources from USCCB
Word of Life
- Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Catholic News Agency
5. Office of Communications
- Diocese submit a story submission form
- Diocese submit an event submission form
- Office of Communications Resources (jpeg)
- DOPB Photo and Graphic Guidelines and Resources - (pdf)
- Photo Release Form - (pdf)
- Guidelines for Parish Online Administrators Template - (doc)
- Parish Communication Strategy Meeting Recap November 2020 (doc)
- Parish Communication Strategy Meeting Recap January 2021
Meeting Minutes (pdf)
Zoom Video https://vimeo.com/505809588
- Parish Communication Strategy Meeting Recap April 2021
Meeting Minutes (pdf)
Zoom Video https://vimeo.com/537359545
