Read the latest from the Diocese of Palm Beach here.
The following documents can be downloaded and distributed to schools and parishes:
January 14, 2022: Superintendent Memo on COVID-19 Policies and Exposure Protocols for Students
Superintendent Memo (pdf)
Diocese of Palm Beach Schools COVID Exposure Protocols for Students (pdf)
December 31, 2021: Superintendent Memo on COVID-19 Policies (pdf)
November 9, 2021: Diocesan Travel & Return to Work/School Policy (pdf)
November 9, 2021: Updated COVID-19 travel policy for schools (pdf)
October 18, 2021: Superintendent Letter (pdf)
September 24, 2021: Superintendent Letter and Florida Department of Education Decision Tree
Superintendent Letter (pdf)
FDOE Decision Tree English (pdf)
FDOE Decision Tree Spanish (pdf)
August 22, 2021: Superintendent Letter to Parents and Guardians
Superintendent Letter to Parents and Guardians (doc) (pdf) (jpeg1) (jpeg2)
August 20, 2021: Superintendent Letter to Parents and Guardians and Reference Guide
Superintendent Letter to Parents and Guardians (doc) (pdf)
Diocese of Palm Beach Office of Catholic Schools COVID-19 Reference Guide, August 20, 2021 (pdf) (jpeg)
August 17, 2021: Superintendent Letter to Parents and Guardians and Reference Guide
Superintendent Letter to Parents and Guardians, August 17, 2021
Diocese of Palm Beach Office of Catholic Schools COVID-19 Reference Guide, August 16, 2021
August 9, 2021: COVID-19 Protocols and Guidelines for the 2021-22 School Year
(pdf)
July 15, 2021: COVID-19 Protocols and Guidelines for the 2021-22 School Year
(pdf) (jpeg)
June 7, 2021: Updated information from Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, regarding Pandemic Safety Protocols
English (doc) (pdf) (jpeg)
Spanish (doc) (pdf) (jpeg)
Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/558706959
May 14, 2021: Statement from Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito on Policies regarding Pandemic Restrictions
English (pdf) (jpeg)
Spanish (pdf) (jpeg)
May 12, 2021: Memo on Facial Coverings and Masks from the Office of Catholic Schools
(pdf) (jpeg)
April 9, 2021: Updated Memo on Domestic Travel, from the Office of Catholic Schools
(pdf) (jpeg)
January 20, 2021: Decision Tree Revised, Letter to Parents, 2nd Semester Summary and Updated Travel Memo, from the Superintendent
Decision Tree Revised (pdf)
Letter to Parents / Guardians from the Superintendent (pdf)
2nd Semester Summary (pdf)
Guidelines for School Employees and Families on Domestic and International Air Travel (pdf)
November 19, 2020: COVID-19 Update from Most Reverend Gerald M Barbarito
Letter in English (pdf)
Letter in Spanish (pdf)
September 23, 2020: Diocese of Palm Beach Office of Catholic Schools Updated COVID-19 Decision Tree (pdf)
August 17, 2020: Self-Screening Checklist (pdf)
July 23, 2020: Re-Entry Memo, Summary and Plan from the Superintendent
July 23, 2020, Memo from the Office of Catholic Schools (pdf) (doc)
Re-Entry Summary (pdf)
Academic Calendar (pdf) (doc)
Re-Entry Plan August 2020 (pdf)
Re-Entry Plan Appendix Documents (pdf)
Decision Tree for Employees (pdf)
Decision Tree for Students (pdf)
July 8, 2020: Re-Entry Memo, Summary and Plan from the Superintendent
July 8, 2020, Memo and Summary from the Office of Catholic Schools (pdf)
Re-Entry Summary (pdf)
Re-Entry Plan Appendix Documents (pdf)
Re-Entry Plan August 2020 (pdf)
June 11, 2020: Superintendent letter to School Communities
Letter in English and Spanish (pdf)
June 5, 2020: Reentry Plan for Diocese of Palm Beach High School Athletic Departments
(doc) (pdf)
May 19, 2020: Superintendent letter to School Communities
Letter in English (doc) (pdf)
May 11, 2020: Letter from Most Reverend Gerald M Barbarito Regarding Reopening Churches 2020
Letter English (doc) (pdf)
Letter Spanish (doc) (pdf)
Video https://youtu.be/aPiH-r1pS5k
April 18, 2020: Diocese of Palm Beach Office of Catholic Schools continues virtual instruction through the end of the school year
English (doc) (pdf)
March 31, 2020: Diocese of Palm Beach Schools continue their virtual instruction with school campuses closed through May 1, 2020
English (doc) (pdf)
March 27, 2020: Superintendent letter to Members of our Catholic School Community
English (doc) (pdf)
March 18, 2020: Bishop Barbarito's Statement regarding Liturgical Precautions during Coronavirus Pandemic
Letter in English (doc) (pdf)
Letter in Spanish (doc) (pdf)
March 17, 2020: All Diocese of Palm Beach Schools will commence virtual instruction March 31 with campuses closed through April 15, 2020
English (doc) (pdf)
Spanish (doc) (pdf)
March 3, 2020: Diocese of Palm Beach Response to the Coronavirus
English (pdf)
Spanish (pdf)
February 27, 2020: Diocese of Palm Beach Office of Catholic Schools Coronavirus Update
English (doc) (pdf)
Spanish (doc) (pdf)
Creole (doc) (pdf)
Videos
November 19, 2020: COVID-19 Update from Most Reverend Gerald M Barbarito
https://vimeo.com/479941361
June 4, 2020: Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito: Facing Two Viruses
https://vimeo.com/425592866
May 12, 2020: Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, the Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach and the Episcopal Moderator for the Catholic Education Committee of the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, shared this special message about Step Up For Students
https://vimeo.com/413638058
May 11, 2020: Video from Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito regarding reopening of Churches 2020
https://youtu.be/aPiH-r1pS5k
April 30, 2020: Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, the Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach message to the faithful
https://vimeo.com/413635955
March 28, 2020: Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbaritos video provides reassurance and an uplifting message to the faithful in the Diocese of Palm Beach and beyond
https://vimeo.com/401388367
March 18, 2020: Bishop Barbarito's Statement Regarding Liturgical Precautions during Coronavirus Pandemic during the COVID-19 Pandemic
https://vimeo.com/398603289
Resources
August 18, 2021: Pope Francis Joins the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative’s “It’s Up To You” Campaign to Inspire Confidence in the COVID-19 Vaccines
YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY5rwTnJF0U
Press Release in English and Spanish (pdf)
COVID-19 Vaccines: Resources for Church Leaders
Florida Department of Health flyers on symptoms and prevention (hand washing, etc.)
General Prevention, Prevention, Stop the Spread, Screening, Symptoms
Florida Department of Health website: www.floridahealth.gov
Social Distancing for Infectious Disease flyer (pdf)
Florida COVID-19 Response Resources
Palm Beach Physician's Guild COVID-19 Resources
CDC’s COVID-19 website:
English website - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Spanish website - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index-sp.html
Financial Resources
Catholic Charities COVID-19 Parish Social Ministry (pdf)
Step Up For Students income-based scholarships available for the 2020-21 school year
Counseling Resources
Catholic Charities Online Virtural sessions in English and Spanish (link to article) (pdf)
Worship Resources
TV Masses and Online Worship Resources
Diocesan Prayer for God's Protection in the face of the Coronavirus Pandemic
English (doc) (pdf)
Spanish (doc) (pdf)
Creole (doc) (pdf)
Pope Francis' Prayer regarding COVID-19 on the Vatican News website
USCCB Resources for Prayer and Engagement during Coronavirus
Spiritual Communion
English (doc) (pdf)
