Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez
Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez | |
|---|---|
| Bishop-Elect of Palm Beach | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Brooklyn |
| Appointed | December 19, 2025 |
| Predecessor | Gerald Barbarito |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | July 3, 2004 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 15, 1974 |
| Motto | Veritas liberavit vos (The truth will set you free)[1] |
Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez (born January 15, 1974) is a Dominican-born American Catholic prelate who was appointed Bishop of Palm Beach in 2025.
Biography
Rodríguez was formerly a member of the Salesians.[2] A native Spanish speaker, Bishop-Elect Rodríguez is also fluent in English, Italian, and French.[3]
On July 3, 2004, Rodríguez was ordained to the priesthood. He came to the Diocese of Brooklyn in 2009, assigned as a parochial vicar at St. Michael Parish in Sunset Park, Brooklyn until 2011. During his time as pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (2011-2014), he was incardinated into (became affiliated with) the diocese on June 29, 2012. He then served as the pastor of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Jamaica, Queens from 2014 to 2020 and has served as pastor at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Corona, Queens since 2020.[3]
Episcopal career
Pope Leo XIV appointed de Jesús Rodríguez bishop for the Diocese of Palm Beach on December 19, 2025.[4][5][6] His consecration as bishop is scheduled for February 24, 2026.[7]
See also
References
- ^ Sylvester, Guy. "Bishop Rodriguez of Palm Beach". EXARANDORUM. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ a b "Diocese of Brooklyn Priest Reverend Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez Appointed Bishop of Palm Beach by Pope Leo XIV". Diocese of Brooklyn. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 19.12.2025". Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop Gerald Barbarigettettettto of the Diocese of Palm Beach; Appoints Reverend Manuel de Jesus Rodriguez as Successor". Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Pope Leo XIV names Rev. Rodríguez new Palm Beach bishop". Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "New Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach Press Release". Diocese of Palm Beach. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
