Greetings on this the Friday of the Third Week of Advent
Readings: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a; Psalm 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Luke 1:5-25
Summary
The Birth of Samson and the Announcement of the Birth of John are brought together in our sacred reading today. The Lord answers our prayers! A reflection: https://deacongerrypalermo.blog/2023/12/19/enter-the-sanctuary-of-the-lord/
Reflection- big news
New Bishop Announced!
Dear Deacons,
It is with great excitement and joyful hearts that we announce the appointment today of the Rev. Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez as the new Bishop of Palm Beach, succeeding Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, who has served 22 years as our chief shepherd.
The appointment by our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, was communicated by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.
All are invited to attend a press conference at 11 a.m. today in the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola’s Family Life Center. Please welcome our new bishop-elect as we lift him up in prayer and celebrate this exciting chapter for our diocese.
If you cannot attend, the press conference will be live-streamed on Facebook. The Diocese of Palm Beach also has three website landing pages dedicated to sharing this information, one of which is specifically to welcome Bishop-Elect Rodríguez, which includes his biography, photo, etc. We have a separate dedicated link to show our appreciation and honor Bishop Barbarito, which includes links to his videos, statements, columns, biography, coat of arms, etc. Lastly, we have one general landing page with the press release and downloadable content, including official photos. You can find all of this information at http://www.DiocesePB.org. Additional information can be found on the diocese’s social media sites.
May Our Lady Queen of the Apostles, patroness of the diocese, guide us in the footsteps of her Son, Jesus Christ.
Blessings,
Jennifer Trefelner
Jennifer Trefelner, APR, CPRC
Director of Communications and Development
Diocese of Palm Beach
Personal Reflection
I’m so happy for Bishop Barbarito. He has been in constant pain and health decline for years now. His dream one day to become an auxiliary bishop in Brooklyn. May the Lord grant him his dream after his assisting this to-be-ordained Bishop in his new role!
Welcome Rev. Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez as the new Bishop of Palm Beach!!
ABOUT: https://www.diocesepb.org/new-bishop-press-release.html
Sacred Readings full text: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121925.cfm
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry