On Sunday, I had the joy of returning to St. Luke Catholic Church in Palm Springs to celebrate the feast day of their beloved patron, St. Luke the Evangelist, and share in this special occasion with the parish community. St. Luke, traditionally known as the beloved physician and author of the Gospel that bears his name and the Acts of the Apostles, reminds us of God’s infinite mercy, compassion and love for all people. Through his writings, we encounter Jesus as the Divine Healer, who brings hope to the suffering, forgiveness to sinners and salvation to the world. I am especially grateful to Father Andrew Brierley, Pastor; Father Robinson Aza; Father Jude Ikeaja; and Deacon Sandi Martinez for their warm welcome, faithful ministry and dedication to this wonderful parish family. May St. Luke the Evangelist continue to intercede for this community, inspiring all its members to proclaim the Gospel with joy, serve others with compassion and remain faithful witnesses to Christ’s love. St. Luke the Evangelist, pray for us! 🙏

Last evening, I had the pleasure of attending the annual Friends of the Seminary Gala at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, joining fellow bishops, clergy and generous benefactors in support of the formation of our future priests. It was especially meaningful to see several wonderful supporters from the @DiocesePB in attendance, demonstrating their commitment to fostering vocations and strengthening the future of our Church. This year, the seminary welcomed more than 130 men in formation from 13 dioceses throughout the Southeast—a beautiful sign of hope for the future of the priesthood. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Very Rev. Alfredo Hernández, Rector/President, the gala organizers and all the generous benefactors who make this important mission possible. Congratulations as well to this year’s St. Vincent de Paul Award recipients, Father Dustin Feddon and Dr. Anthony Dardano, for their dedicated service to the Church and others. Please join me in praying for our seminarians as they continue their journey toward the priesthood. May God bless them and all those who generously support their formation! – at Boynton Beach, FL

As we lift our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, in prayer following the news of his lung cancer diagnosis, we do so with hearts filled with faith, hope and trust in God’s healing love. I invite all the faithful of the @DiocesePB to join me in praying for Pope Leo’s continued strength, healing and full recovery. May he find comfort in knowing that millions of Catholics throughout the world are united in prayer for him. We place our Holy Father in the loving hands of our Lord and under the maternal protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary, trusting that God’s grace will sustain him each day. Holy Father, the Diocese of Palm Beach stands with you in faith, love and hope. You are in our prayers! Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for him. 🙏 📸 @USCCB

Tonight, I was blessed to begin my pastoral visit to St. Anastasia Catholic Church and @StAnastasiaCS in Fort Pierce. Our first evening gave me the opportunity to spend time with Father George, Father Josh, and the dedicated parish and school staff and ministry leaders who give so generously of themselves in service to this vibrant community of faith. I am grateful for the opportunity to listen, to learn more about the many ministries of St. Anastasia, and especially to hear from the people who carry out this important work each day. From faith formation and evangelization to liturgy, outreach, Catholic education and service to others, each ministry is an expression of our shared mission to bring Christ to those we encounter. Thank you to Father George and Father Josh for their warm welcome and their dedicated priestly ministry, and to the entire St. Anastasia parish and school family for opening their doors and their hearts to me. I look forward to the days ahead as we pray together, listen to one another, and celebrate the faith that unites us as one Church. May God continue to bless St. Anastasia Catholic Church and School and all those who so faithfully serve this community. 🙏 #DioceseOfPalmBeach #StAnastasia #PastoralVisit #CatholicFaith #FortPierce

Today, on the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, the Archangels, I had the privilege of celebrating our Annual @DiocesePB 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 @NewmanCrusaders 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. 🙏

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. (@SEPIMIAMI) 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, 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!