Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez

Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez Official account of Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez, Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach.

On this page I am excited to share with you my pastoral reflections, messages of encouragement, and moments from the life and mission of our diocesan Church.

Today, on the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, the Archangels, I had the privilege of celebrating our Annua...
09/30/2026

Today, on the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, the Archangels, I had the privilege of celebrating our Annual Diocese of Palm Beach Blue Mass at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola.

We gathered in prayer and gratitude for active and retired law enforcement officers and public safety personnel from across our five counties. I was grateful to be joined by my brother priests, including Bishop Emeritus Gerald M. Barbarito, and delighted to welcome students and educators from Cardinal Newman High School and St. Clare Catholic School.

How fitting to celebrate this Mass on the Feast of the Archangels! Their witness of protection, service and faithfulness reminds us of the men and women who courageously serve and protect our communities each day.

May Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael intercede for all our law enforcement officers and public safety personnel, and may God protect them and their families always. 🙏

Happy birthday to our wonderful Vicar General, Father Chuck!
09/29/2026

Happy birthday to our wonderful Vicar General, Father Chuck!

09/28/2026

Los colombianos no se quedaron atras en la fiesta celebrada ayer en la Parroquia de Nuestra Sra. Reina de la Paz en con motivo del 112 Dia Mundial de los y . Viva !

09/28/2026

was also part of yesterday’s celebration of the 112th World Day of and at Our Lady Queen of Peace in . Just beautiful…

I am at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in , celebrating the 112th World Day of and .My heartfelt gratitude to Fr. Mo...
09/27/2026

I am at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in , celebrating the 112th World Day of and .

My heartfelt gratitude to Fr. Moacir and the extraordinary Fathers, as well to the entire parish community, for organizing this beautiful celebration!

What a joy it was to encounter my brother bishops, Bishop Erik Pohlmeier and Bishop Felipe Estévez, respectively the cur...
09/26/2026

What a joy it was to encounter my brother bishops, Bishop Erik Pohlmeier and Bishop Felipe Estévez, respectively the current Bishop and Bishop Emeritus of , during my visit to their beautiful diocese this weekend.

May God continue to bless abundantly the Diocese of St. Augustine and all its faithful!

Con profunda alegría he tenido la bendición de presidir la Procesión Eucarística por las calles del histórico San Agustí...
09/26/2026

Con profunda alegría he tenido la bendición de presidir la Procesión Eucarística por las calles del histórico San Agustín, en el marco del Encuentro Regional de Pastoral Hispana 2026, organizado por el SEPI Southeast Pastoral Institute.

Ha sido verdaderamente hermoso caminar juntos detrás de Jesús Sacramentado, llevando nuestra fe por las calles de esta histórica ciudad y dando testimonio público de Aquel que es el centro de nuestra vida y de nuestra misión como Iglesia.

Me alegra participar en este Encuentro junto a otros hermanos obispos de las Regiones V y XIV, sacerdotes, diáconos, religiosos y religiosas, y numerosos líderes de la Pastoral Hispana provenientes de distintas diócesis del sureste de los Estados Unidos.

Mi agradecimiento especial a la Sra. Olga Villar, Directora Ejecutiva del SEPI, por su invitación y por el trabajo que realiza al servicio de la formación y misión de nuestra comunidad hispana.

Agradezco también de corazón a Monseñor Erik T. Pohlmeier, Obispo de la Diocese of St. Augustine, por su fraternal acogida, tanto a mí personalmente como a todos los delegados que participan en estos días de encuentro.

Y envío un saludo muy especial, lleno de gratitud y orgullo, a los nueve delegados de nuestra Diócesis de Palm Beach - Pastoral Hispana, quienes nos han representado con tanta alegría durante estos días. Gracias por su entrega y su compromiso con la misión de nuestra Iglesia.

Que Jesús Eucaristía continúe guiando nuestros pasos y haciendo de nosotros verdaderos artesanos de esperanza y constructores de comunión.

¡Que Dios los bendiga!

I’m in the Diocese of (Florida) joining the annual encounter of the South East Pastoral Institute -SEPI-. This evening...
09/25/2026

I’m in the Diocese of (Florida) joining the annual encounter of the South East Pastoral Institute -SEPI-.

This evening I was delighted to accompany SEPI’s young adults visiting the at their “Our Lady of Hope” house, an amazing place of healing for girls.

We recently inaugurated the “Blessed Stanley Rother House of Discernment” at the rectory of St. Francis of Assisi Church...
09/25/2026

We recently inaugurated the “Blessed Stanley Rother House of Discernment” at the rectory of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Riviera Beach. Yesterday I had my first Mass and dinner there with most of the members of the first group of young adult men living at the house. They’re very happy.

If you know any young adult man interested in discernment about Catholic priesthood, give us a call: 561-236-6618.

As our days in Rome drew closer to their conclusion, we were blessed with another beautiful afternoon and evening filled...
09/25/2026

As our days in Rome drew closer to their conclusion, we were blessed with another beautiful afternoon and evening filled with prayer, friendship and gratitude.

One of the most meaningful moments was celebrating Holy Mass together at the Church of Mary, Mother of the Family in Vatican City State. We were honored to be joined by Sr. Raffaella Petrini, F.S.E., President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and President of the Governorate of Vatican City State.

Later, we gathered for our final dinner together, where I had the opportunity to express just how grateful I was for everything we had experienced during these remarkable days. A pilgrimage is made beautiful not only by the places we visit, but also by the people with whom we share the journey.

And as if the day had not already given us enough blessings, we had the extraordinary privilege of a private, after-hours visit to the Vatican Museums and the magnificent Sistine Chapel with Dr. Liz Lev.

To stand beneath Michelangelo’s extraordinary ceiling and before his Last Judgment, in the sacred chapel where the cardinals gather to elect the Successor of Peter, was an unforgettable experience. Surrounded by such extraordinary beauty, history and faith, one cannot help but lift the heart and mind to God.

These were beautiful moments to treasure as our time in Rome approached its conclusion. I remain deeply grateful for our pilgrims, for those who welcomed and cared for us so generously, and for every grace the Lord placed along our path.

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