Gerald Barbarito

Gerald Michael Barbarito (born January 4, 1950) is the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida. He was appointed on July 1, 2003, and was installed as the fifth Bishop of Palm Beach on August 28, 2003.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend Gerald Michael Barbarito
Bishop of Palm Beach
Bishop Barbarito in February 2014
Church	Catholic Church
Archdiocese	Miami
Diocese	Palm Beach
Appointed	July 1, 2003
Installed	August 28, 2003
Predecessor	Seán Patrick O'Malley
Orders
Ordination	January 31, 1976 by Francis Mugavero
Consecration	August 22, 1994 by Thomas Vose Daily, Joseph Michael Sullivan, and René Arnold Valero
Personal details
Born	January 4, 1950 Brooklyn, New York
Previous post	Bishop of Ogdensburg (1999–2003) Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn/Titular Bishop of Gisipa (1994–1999)
Motto	VERITATEM FACIENTES IN CARITATE (Professing the Truth in Love)

Styles of Gerald Michael Barbarito
Reference style	His Excellency The Most Reverend
Spoken style	Your Excellency
Religious style	Bishop

Early life and family

Gerald Michael Barbarito, the son of Anna Marie LaPorte Barbarito and the late Samuel A. Barbarito, was born in Brooklyn, New York, January 4, 1950. He began his studies for the priesthood at Cathedral Prep Seminary in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, graduating in 1967.[1]

Education

He continued his studies at Cathedral College in Douglaston, Queens, where he earned a bachelor's degree in 1971. His theology studies took place at Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, New York, where upon completing his work in 1975, he received a Master of Divinity degree.

Before his ordination to the priesthood, Barbarito served as a deacon at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Astoria, Queens, for one year.

Ordination and pastoral work

Gerald Barbarito was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Francis J. Mugavero at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Astoria, on January 31, 1976. After his ordination, he was assigned to St. Helen's Church in Howard Beach, Queens. He remained there until 1981, when Bishop Mugavero appointed him Assistant Chancellor. He held this position for one year and was then sent to the Catholic University of America School of Canon Law in Washington for two years, where he earned a Licentiate of Canon Law.

Barbarito was named the Vice Chancellor of the Diocese of Brooklyn in 1984, and he remained in that position until 1992, when Bishop Thomas V. Daily, Bishop of Brooklyn, appointed him secretary. He served as master of ceremonies for Auxiliary Bishop Joseph P. Denning from 1984 to 1990.

Bishop Barbarito has served on the College of Consultors, the Priests' Personnel Board, the Presbyteral Council and as an appellate judge at the diocesan tribunal. He has also served as a consultant to the Canonical Affairs Committee of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. He is a member of the Catholic Biblical Association and the Canon Law Society of America.

Episcopacy

Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn

Bishop Barbarito was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn by Pope John Paul II on June 28, 1994. He was consecrated on August 22, 1994. Bishop Thomas V. Daily served as Principal Consecrator with Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan and Bishop René A. Valero serving as Principal Co-Consecrators.

Bishop Barbarito was assigned as Regional Bishop for Brooklyn Vicariate East as well as Vicar for Ministry for the Diocese of Brooklyn. As Vicar for Ministry, he assisted with the ongoing formation of priests in the diocese. His office was in the Marine Park section of Brooklyn.

Bishop of Ogdensburg

On October 26, 1999, Pope John-Paul II appointed Barbarito Bishop of Ogdensburg, New York. He filled the vacancy left when Bishop Paul Loverde was appointed the Bishop of Arlington, Virginia nine months prior.

Bishop of Palm Beach

On July 1, 2003, Bishop Barbarito was appointed to Palm Beach to succeed Bishop Seán Patrick O'Malley who, on the same day, was named the ninth Archbishop of Boston. He was installed as the fifth Bishop of Palm Beach on August 28, 2003 at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola.

It was announced on January 30, 2015 that Bishop Barbarito would be undergoing surgery for a brain tumor.[2]

Personal views

Barbarito is a Republican [3] and opposes abortion. [4][5]

References

1. "N.Y. bishop to lead Palm Beach Diocese". St. Petersburg Times. July 2, 2003.
2. Bishop of Palm Beach to undergo surgery for brain tumor
3. Gerald M Barbarito from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | VoterRecords.com
4. Living the Truth in Love: Unplanned
5. Statement from Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito Regarding Recent Abortion Legislation

External links

• Roman Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach Official Site