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What do St. Junipero Serra, St. Thomas, St. Elizabeth of Portugal, St. Maria Goretti, St. Benedict, St. Henry, St. Bonaventure, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. Camillus, St. Mary Magdalene, St. Briget, St. Sharbel, St. James, Sts. Joachim and Anne, Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus, St. Peter Chrysologus, and St. Ignatius of Loyola have in common?
You guessed it, they are a few of the many saints who have feast days in July. July is also the month we celebrate the birth of our nation – The United States of America! On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence officially declared our nation's freedoms. Please pray for our country as part of your celebration, God Bless America.
Please let us know how we can better serve you and your parish as we carry out our mission of evangelization to help parishes bring people to an encounter with Christ and a deeper appreciation of the Catholic faith. (Contact us at family@diocesepb.org)
May God's Mercy and Peace be with you and your family,
Cathy, Deacon Louie, Beth, Liliana, Andy,
Maria, Cindy, and Rosario
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Bishop Barbarito - July 4th Message
Bishop Corner - Diocese of Palm Beach
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Podcast of the Month
The 3-Minute Reset is a simple, daily discipline focused on spending a moment in thought and prayer, and rediscovering the peace that is always available to us.
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Joy of the Family
Revival
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Join Jason and Rachel Bulman as they reflect on 15 signs, objects, and actions used in the Mass and what they tell us about who Christ is and who we are to become as Eucharistic people.
Throughout the series you will explore layers of meaning found in noble doors and stained-glass windows, sunlight and water, oil and fire, altars and church pews, bread and wine, and so much more. Please note this series does require a subscription to view, but good news is get 25% off when using the code BULMANS25. Enjoy!
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Tapping into our Faith One Pint at a Time
Next Event is July 24, 2024
Are you a young adult thirsting for fun, fellowship and friends? Join us for Theology on Tap! An event in Palm Beach County for young adults to learn more about their faith and to share in the Catholic community. This event is a great opportunity to spend time with other young adults while enriching your faith. Each month features a new speaker and topic followed by questions and discussion.
This July we will hear from Armando Garcia, Hispanic Ministry Coordinator for the Diocese of Palm Beach on "Allowing God to write your story - stepping through the open doors in faith." Follow us on social media for updates!
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July 28 is World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly | | |
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Do you not know that your body is a temple* of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been purchased at a price. Therefore, glorify God in your body.
- 1 Cor 6:19-20
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Visit our Diocese's Events page for upcoming local events, Holy Hours, and masses. On this page, you will find submitted events occurring in the five counties of the Diocese of Palm Beach. Events listed are hosted by a diocesan ministry or office, a school, or a parish. This is a good resource for finding fellowship or special activities. | |
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NATIONAL SUMMER YOUTH CONFERENCES
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Revival is a sovereign act of God in response to the prevailing prayers of his people. Today, you are invited to join a team of spiritual advocates fervently interceding on behalf of the National Eucharistic Revival. Thousands of passionate Catholics have already signed up! Help us cover the whole movement in prayer, fasting, and penance. | | | |
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Small groups are a powerful way to see the fruit of the Revival at your parish! Jesus and the Eucharist is a 7-session study created specifically for the Year of Parish Revival and provided to parishes free of charge, along with the training and support you need to be successful in leading this initiative.
Click on link below to access videos, handouts, recorded trainings, and helpful templates.
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It's a crisis!
About three quarters of young adult Catholics in the United State do not believe in the Eucharist.
Surveys have revealed that most baptized Catholics simply don’t accept this fundamental truth of our Catholic faith—that Jesus truly gives Himself to us at every Mass: body and blood, soul and divinity. This is a crisis of faith, but it’s also a crisis of education.
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JULY is devoted to Most Precious Blood
From the time of the Passion, when Christ poured out His blood for our salvation, the faithful have practiced devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus. In the month of July, the Church honors the Precious Blood and encourages us in this devotion. The traditional feast day devoted to the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ is July 1st.
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The Eucharist is the
Highway to Heaven
The following was Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito's homily at the June 6, 2024, holy hour at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola that closed the parish phase of the National Eucharistic Revival.
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From Newlyweds to Beyond!
Our Joyfully Married newsletter is designed for couples that want more for their marriage. Click on image to explore more.
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