Welcome to the website of the Roman Catholic
Diocese of Palm Beach!
We are a Nation of Thanksgiving
On Thanksgiving Day, when we celebrate Mass, the preface of the Eucharistic Prayer refers to our ancestors’ coming to “this land as if out of the desert into a place of promise and hope.”
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.
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
December prayer intention of Pope Leo XIV: For Christians in areas of war or conflict
Advent begins this year on Sunday, Nov. 30. Most Catholics — even those who don’t often go to Mass — know that Advent involves a wreath with candles, possibly a “calendar” of hidden chocolates, and untangling strings of Christmas lights. But Advent is much more than that. Here’s an explainer of what Advent is really about.
Ahead of his first foreign trip as pope, Pope Leo XIV released an apostolic letter on the Creed, commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and its enduring importance for all Christians.
