The Tablet offers a special look at Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez’s legacy and impact in the Diocese of Brooklyn as he begins leading his new flock.
Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez
Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez Installed as New Shepherd of Palm Beach, Fla.: ‘We Are United for the Sake of Faith’
Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez, the former pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Corona, Queens, was ordained and installed as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida, on the afternoon of Feb. 24.
Food Pantry Partnership Helped Feed Newcomers During Border Crisis
In 2023, soup kitchens were overwhelmed following a year of people being bused from Texas to New York amid the U.S. immigration crisis. Suddenly, Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Corona, Queens, was on the front lines.
Bishop-Designate a Champion for Law, Immigrants, Human Rights
Part of Father Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez’s legacy in the Diocese of Brooklyn is his outreach to immigrants. One example of his efforts is the story of Galo Tobar, an immigrant from Ecuador who belonged to Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Corona, where Father Rodríguez has served as pastor since 2020.
OLS Parking Ministry Transformed Sundays from ‘Total Chaos’ to Peace
Bishop-designate Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez launched a volunteer ministry to direct traffic and help drivers find parking spots in time for the start of each Mass — one of his many accomplishments.
Fast Facts About Bishop-Designate Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez
Get to know Bishop-Designate Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez — from his Dominican roots and Brooklyn ministry to his new role in Palm Beach — with key facts about his life, vocation, and pastoral journey.
Explaining Bishop-Designate Rodriguez’s New Coat of Arms
Bishop-designate Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez unveils the symbolism behind his new episcopal coat of arms, honoring his Dominican roots, ministry in Brooklyn, and mission as the future shepherd of Palm Beach.
Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez’s Appointment to Florida Diocese Continues Brooklyn-Palm Beach Catholic Legacy
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.
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-designate Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez as the next bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida.
Refurbished Bell Tower Helps Our Lady of Sorrows Mark Its 150th Anniversary
With their newly refurbished church bell chiming in the background, parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows in Corona took part in a joyous procession through the streets on Sept. 15 to celebrate the church’s 150th anniversary.