For 28 of its 41-year history, the Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida, has been led by a bishop with either past or eventual ties to the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Author: John Lavenburg
Beloved Queens Pastor Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez Leaving to Lead Florida Diocese as New Bishop of Palm Beach
On Dec. 19, Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop-elect Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez as the next bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida.
From Illinois to New York: A Look at the Life of Archbishop Ronald Hicks
Archbishop Ronald Hicks of Illinois will take over as the 11th archbishop of New York early in 2026.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois To Replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan as New Archbishop of New York
Pope Leo XIV has tapped Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, to replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York.
Diocese of Brooklyn Youth Embrace Pope Leo’s Message of Hope at National Catholic Youth Conference
13 young Catholics from the Diocese of Brooklyn who traveled to this year’s National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC), held in Indianapolis from Nov. 20 to Nov. 22. The group included seven young Catholics from St. Mary of Nazareth and six from the VBCC.
Bishops Issue ‘Special Message’ on Immigration, New Health Care Guidelines at Fall Assembly
For the first time in more than a decade, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a “Special Message” at their fall general assembly. The special message was on immigration, and described as a “a message of solidarity of us bishops together, and solidarity with our people” by Bishop Robert Brennan.
Invoking Mother Cabrini, Bishops Call For ‘Christian Charity’ on Immigration
On the feast day of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the Catholic bishops of New York state called for the nation to lean on the idea of Christian charity, “as lived so powerfully by Mother Cabrini,” on the issue of immigration.
‘Resilience and Strength’ of Jamaicans Heralded Amid Widespread Disaster of Hurricane Melissa
As Archbishop Kenneth Richards of Kingston, Jamaica, spoke with people in the communities hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa, he was amazed by their faith and fortitude in the face of unimaginable circumstances.
‘Joy, Relief’ at Presidential Family Reunion 185 Years in the Making: Daughter of President James Monroe Laid To Rest
As Barbara VornDick watched Eliza Monroe Hay’s casket get lowered into the grave next to her father’s — fifth U.S. President James Monroe — a calm came over her knowing that after almost two centuries, Hay was finally home.
‘New Vibrancy, Excitement’ Felt With Increase of Newcomers to The Faith
As the Diocese of Brooklyn sees an increase in people converting to the Catholic faith year over year, Father Joseph Gibino said the fruit of the Synod on Synodality is essential to maintaining the momentum.