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“Praying keeps me young,” he said.

May the blessed Mary, the saints and all the angels receive him as he enters the gates of Heaven. Amen.

[EWTN News @EWTNews]

In late February, Pope Leo XIV thanked Father Bruno Kant of the Diocese of Fulda in Germany for his “many years of faithful and devoted priestly service.” Kant, the oldest priest in the world at 110 years of age, passed away on the night of Friday, May 29. He had been a priest since 1950.

In an article published on his dioceseʼs website, Bishop Michael Gerber of Fulda recalled that "just a few months ago" he had "the privilege of conveying Pope Leo XIVʼs blessing to Father Bruno Kant on the occasion of his 110th birthday."

"My encounter with him left a deep impression on me. Even at his advanced age, he radiated the humility, kindness, and spiritual depth that characterized his entire priestly life. The Diocese of Fulda remembers his work and service with great gratitude," he added.

Father Guido Pasanow of the parish in Eichenzell-Löschenrod, where Kant lived until his death, said that with the priest’s death, the parish “loses a person who was fundamental to it for many years.”

“Even after retiring from active ministry, he remained a confidant, pastor, and spiritual guide deeply cherished by many parishioners. We are grateful for all that he contributed to our community,” he added.

As reported by the Catholic news outlet katholisch in November 2025, Kant, born near Danzig in what is now Poland, had aspired to become a priest since the age of 9. He was able to begin his theological studies, but the Nazi regime thwarted his plans by conscripting him for forced labor and making him a soldier.

Kant spent four years as a prisoner of war in Russia before reuniting with his family, who had fled to the West.

He was finally ordained a priest in 1950. After decades of priestly service, he considerably curtailed his activities. He stopped driving at the age of 102, according to a report published on https://t.co/3VQ6nnC1tP in November.

“Over the last few years, he has refrained from celebrating holy Mass with the congregation on Wednesday evenings. However, he continued visiting the sick for as long as he was able. Now, that is no longer possible for him.”

On that occasion, Kant said: “I expect to die every day. I am not far from it.” In his final years, he spent his days solving Sudokus, watching television, reading newspapers, and, of course, praying.

“Praying keeps me young,” he said.

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[Sachin Jose @Sachinettiyil]

LEGO has unveiled a record-breaking 12,060-piece set based on Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, marking it as the largest LEGO set ever released

Info: LEGO

[Saint Jude Catholic School @saintjudeschool]

What a way to end the year - celebrating with the best! Sharing Gods love together as we work to build the kingdom! 🙏🏼♥️ @DiocesePB

[Diocese of Palm Beach @DiocesePB]

Amazing news from @BishopPalmBeach and the office of Diocese of Palm Beach Family Life, @DiocesePB and the @cathedralpb!

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[Diocese of Palm Beach @DiocesePB]

A resounding congratulations to @BishopPalmBeach on reaching the incredible milestone of 100 days of devoted service to our diocese! His vibrant charisma and tireless energy have inspired us all as he leads with faith and passion. May his extraordinary dedication continue to ignite our @diocesepb and bless us as he carries out the Lord’s work.

Congratulations Bishop Manuel!

[FL Catholic Bishops @FlaCathBps]

🇺🇸Faithful Citizenship begins with showing up! As Catholics, we are called to participate in the life of our communities including civic life. Make your voice heard this election season! ✝️

📋 Key Florida Dates to Know:

🗳️ July 20 — Last day to register to vote or update your registration
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🗳️ August 18 — Primary Election Day
(Early Voting: Aug. 8–15)

🗳️ November 3 — General Election Day
(Early Voting: Oct. 24–31)

For Catholic election resources and voter guidelines, visit:
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"Faithful citizenship is a moral obligation." — U.S. Catholic Bishops 🙏

#FaithfulCitizenship #CatholicVoters #Florida #VoteYourValues #CatholicFaith #ElectionDay #RegisterToVote #CivicDuty #FaithInAction

[Diocese of Palm Beach @DiocesePB]

Congratulations!

[Rich Raho @RichRaho]

Pope Leo has named Maria Montserrat Alvarado, President and COO of EWTN News, as Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication. She becomes the first laywoman to lead a Vatican Dicastery, and will begin her new role in November.

[Diocese of Palm Beach @DiocesePB]

May 29, 2026
DECREE 005-2026 In the matter of: Diocesan Assignments
Whereas, the Diocesan Bishop is entrusted with the pastoral care, governance, and administration of the particular Church according to the norm of law; and after consultation, discernment, and consideration of the pastoral needs of the Diocese of Palm Beach and the spiritual welfare of the faithful, the following assignments are made.
𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐒: 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒
𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 – To Dean of the Northern Deanery while remaining as Pastor of St. Anastasia Catholic Church (Fort Pierce), effective May 29, 2006.
𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧 – To Dean of the Cathedral Deanery while remaining as Pastor of St Jude Catholic Church (Tequesta), effective July 1, 2026.
𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐒: 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒
𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐆𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐲 – From Rector & Pastor of Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola (Palm Beach Gardens) to Pastor of St Lucie Catholic Church (Port St. Lucie), effective July 1, 2026.
𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐨 – From Chancellor of the Diocese of Palm Beach and from administrative responsibilities at the Diocese of Palm Beach and at Catholic Charities of Palm Beach to Pastor of St. Paul of the Cross (North Palm Beach), effective July 1, 2026.
𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜 𝐆𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢 – From Parochial Vicar of Historic St. Ann Catholic Church (West Palm Beach) to Pastor of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church (West Palm Beach), effective July 1, 2026. The assignment of Very Rev. Charles E. Notabartolo as Financial Administrator of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church is concluded, effective July 1, 2026.
𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 – From Episcopal Secretary at the Office of the Diocesan Bishop to Rector & Pastor of Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola (Palm Beach Gardens), effective July 1, 2026.
𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐞 – From Pastor of St. Paul of the Cross in North Palm Beach and from Dean of the Cathedral Deanery to Pastor of St. Mark Parish (Boynton Beach), effective July 1, 2026.
𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒𝐓: 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐇 𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑
𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐙𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 – To Parish Administrator of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church - Riviera Beach, FL while remaining Pastor of St. Clare Catholic Church, effective July 1, 2026.
𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐒: 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒
𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬 – To Associate Chaplain, Saint John Paul II Academy in Boca Raton, FL while remaining Parochial Vicar of the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, effective July 1, 2026.
𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜 𝐆𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢 – To Chaplain, Cardinal Newman High School (West Palm Beach) while remaining Pastor of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in North Palm Beach, effective July 1, 2026.
𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧 – To Chaplain, of John Carroll High School while remaining as Parochial Vicar of St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Fort Pierce, effective July 1, 2026.
𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐤𝐢 – To Chaplain of Saint John Paul II Academy in Boca Raton, FL while remaining in Retired Priest status, effective July 1, 2026.
𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐒: 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐒
𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐨 𝐃𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐚 𝐎𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐚 – To Parochial Vicar of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church - Riviera Beach, FL, effective July 1, 2026.
𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐳𝐚-𝐉𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 – To Parochial Vicar of St. Mark Parish (Boynton Beach), while remaining Director of Vocations & Seminarians Palm Beach Vocations, effective July 1, 2026.
𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐭 – From Parish Administrator of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church - Riviera Beach, FL to Parochial Vicar of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, effective July 1, 2026.
𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐳 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐤𝐢 – From Pastor of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in West Palm Beach to Parochial Vicar of St Lucie Catholic Church (Port St. Lucie), effective July 1, 2026.
𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐎𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐨, 𝐒𝐃𝐁 – From priestly ministry in the Archdiocese of New York to Parochial Vicar of St Lucie Catholic Church (Port St. Lucie), effective July 1, 2026.
𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐍
𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐞𝐛 – To Pastoral Year ministry at St. Sebastian and Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission (Sebastian), effective September 8, 2026.

Issued at the Office of the Diocesan Bishop, Pastoral Center of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on May 29, 2026.
Very Rev. Antony Pulikal, Chancellor
Most Reverend Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez, @BishopPalmBeach

[James Lucas @JamesLucasIT]

This is the best €1 you can spend in Italy.

Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Rome.

[Diocese of Palm Beach @DiocesePB]

Este domingo, al celebrar Solemnidad de la Santísima Trinidad, acompaña a @BishopPalmBeach en su mensaje semanal, “Encontrando a Jesús con Monseñor Manuel.”
Mira, reflexiona y comparte mientras caminamos juntos en la fe.
#EncounteringJesus #BishopManuel #DioceseofPalmBeach #FeCatólica

[Diocese of Palm Beach @DiocesePB]

This Sunday, as we celebrate The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, join @BishopPalmBeach for his weekly message, “𝑬𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑩𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒆𝒍.”
Watch, reflect, and share as we journey together in faith.
#EncounteringJesus #BishopManuel #DioceseofPalmBeach #CatholicFaith

[Saint Jude Catholic School @saintjudeschool]

Feels like Summer! Thanks for the memories 25/26! ☀️😎🍉🇺🇸 Peace Out!
@DiocesePB #summer #teachers #joy #memories

[Fr Calvin Robinson ©️®️ @calvinrobinson]

Even animals recognise their Creator.

[Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez @BishopPalmBeach]

I recently had the blessing of visiting St. Ann Place Outreach Center, a ministry founded in 2001 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame with a beautiful mission: to care for our brothers and sisters experiencing homelessness through compassionate actions that ease suffering and uphold human dignity.

St. Ann Place continues to live out the Gospel each day by providing a clean, safe, and welcoming place where homeless women and men can receive essential services with dignity and respect, regardless of race, religion, or gender.

I am deeply grateful to John Pescosolido, Chief Executive Officer, and to the entire staff and volunteers whose dedication reflects the compassionate face of Christ to so many in need.

During my visit, I also had the joy of serving food. I quickly learned that carrying trays without spilling anything may require a few more lessons — but sharing a meal, a smile, and conversation was a beautiful reminder that small acts of kindness can speak powerfully of God’s love.

May we never grow tired of seeing Christ in the poor, the vulnerable, and all those who long to be seen, heard, and loved.

[Diocese of Palm Beach @DiocesePB]

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞: Please be advised that, effective immediately, the number to report an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor or a vulnerable adult by Church Personnel has changed. All allegations should now be reported directly to the Victim Assistance Coordinator at 1-561-775-9558.
For more information, please refer to https://t.co/DTEdEb52hf

[Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez @BishopPalmBeach]

I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Very Rev. Antony Pulikal to serve as the Chancellor and Moderator of the Curia, as well as Episcopal Vicar for Strategic Planning, for the @DiocesePB, effective immediately. For the time being, Father Pulikal will remain also as Pastor of St. Sebastian's Parish.

I wish to express my sincere gratitude to Father Albert DelloRusso, former Chancellor, for the years of service he has generously offered to the Diocese and to the various institutions he has assisted throughout his tenure.

Father Dello Russo has been assigned to serve as Pastor of St. Paul of the Cross Parish in North Palm Beach, effective July 1, 2026.  We remain grateful for his dedication, commitment, and priestly ministry among us. 

Most Revered Manuel de Jesus Rodriguez, J.C.D. 
Bishop of Palm Beach

[Thomas Wenski @ThomasWenski]

Pentecost Sunday at St Mary’s Cathedral where I also confirmed 100 from a number of parishes.

[The Culturist @the_culturist_]

The annual Pentecost tradition (today!) at Rome's Pantheon is a moment of extraordinary beauty.

It occurs every year on the seventh Sunday after Easter. At noon, after the Holy Mass, thousands of rose petals are dropped through the oculus of the mighty dome.

As the petals fall, a choir sings "Veni Sancte Spiritus," known as the Golden Sequence, a masterpiece of sacred Latin poetry.

This is to celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Virgin Mary and the Apostles.

The rose petal ritual likely dates back to 607 AD when the pagan temple became a Christian church.

[Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez @BishopPalmBeach]

On Monday, I had the great joy of celebrating the graduating Class of 2026 of @NewmanCrusaders at the @KravisCenter for the Performing Arts alongside 160 graduates. I thank God for guiding and sustaining these remarkable young men and women throughout their journey, and I encourage them to use their talents and their faith to help build a world marked by justice, compassion, peace, and service to others.

During my commencement address, I reflected on the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, and reminded our graduates that they have an important role in shaping a stronger, more compassionate, and God-centered nation for future generations.

At the conclusion of the graduation, we said the beautiful prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi, asking the Lord to make each of us an instrument of His peace, love, hope, and understanding.

Congratulations, Cardinal Newman Class of 2026! May God continue to bless and guide you always.

[Diocese of Palm Beach @DiocesePB]

Este domingo, al celebrar Pentecostés, acompaña a Mons. Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez en su mensaje semanal, “𝑬𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑩𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒆𝒍.”
En esta reflexión especial, el Obispo de la Diócesis de Palm Beach nos invita a abrir nuestros corazones para recibir los dones del Espíritu Santo. Que seas fortalecido por Su presencia entre nosotros y que el Espíritu Santo te acerque más al corazón de Cristo.
Mira, reflexiona y comparte mientras caminamos juntos en la fe.
#Pentecostés #EspírituSanto #EncounteringJesus #BishopManuel #DioceseofPalmBeach #FeCatólica