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{{Short description|American prelate}}
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| honorific-prefix = [[Excellency|His Excellency]], [[The Most Reverend]]
| honorific-prefix = [[Excellency|His Excellency]], [[The Most Reverend]]
| name = Gerald Michael Barbarito
| name = Gerald Michael Barbarito
| title = [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach|Bishop of Palm Beach]]
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| caption = Bishop Barbarito in February 2014
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| see =
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| appointed = July 1, 2003
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| enthroned = August 28, 2003
| enthroned = August 28, 2003
| predecessor = [[Seán Patrick O'Malley]]
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| consecration = August 22, 1994
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| consecration = August 22, 1994
| consecrated_by = [[Thomas Vose Daily]], [[Joseph Michael Sullivan]], and [[René Arnold Valero]]
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| motto = ''Veritatem facientes in caritate''<br> (Professing the truth in love)
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'''Gerald Michael Barbarito''' (born January 4, 1950) is the Bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach|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.
'''Gerald Michael Barbarito''' (born January 4, 1950) is an American prelate of the [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic Church]]. He has served as bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach|Diocese of Palm Beach]] in Florida since 2003.


Barbarito previously served as bishop of the [[Diocese of Ogdensburg]] in Northern New York from 1999 to 2003 and as an auxiliary bishop of the [[Diocese of Brooklyn]] in New York City from 1994 to 1999.
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==Early life and family==
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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.<ref>{{cite news|title=N.Y. bishop to lead Palm Beach Diocese|newspaper=St. Petersburg Times|date= July 2, 2003|url=http://www.sptimes.com/2003/07/02/Worldandnation/NY_bishop_to_lead_Pal.shtml}}</ref>


==Education==
== Biography ==


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=== Early life and family ===
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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.
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Gerald Barbarito, the son of Anna Marie LaPorte Barbarito and Samuel A. Barbarito, was born in [[Brooklyn, New York]], on January 4, 1950. He began his studies for the priesthood at Cathedral Prep Seminary in [[Fort Greene|Fort Greene, Brooklyn]], graduating in 1967.<ref>{{cite news |date=July 2, 2003 |title=N.Y. bishop to lead Palm Beach Diocese |url= |newspaper=St. Petersburg Times}}</ref>


=== Education ===
Before his ordination to the priesthood, Barbarito served as a deacon at St. Francis of Assisi Church, [[Astoria, Queens]], for one year.
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Barbarito 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 he received a [[Master of Divinity]] degree in 1975. Before his ordination to the priesthood, Barbarito served as a deacon at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in [[Astoria, Queens]], for one year.


==Ordination and pastoral work==
==== Ordination and pastoral work ====
Barbarito was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Brooklyn by Bishop [[Francis J. Mugavero]] at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Brooklyn on January 31, 1976.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito |url=https://www.diocesepb.org/about-us/bishop/bishop.html |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Diocese of Palm Beach |language=en}}</ref>


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, D.C.|Washington]] for two years, where he earned a [[Licentiate of Canon Law]].
After his 1976 ordination, the diocese assigned Barbarito to St. Helen's Parish in [[Howard Beach, Queens]], in New York City. He remained there until 1981, when Mugavero appointed him assistant chancellor. Barbarito held this position for one year, then went to the [[Catholic University of America]] [[School of Canon Law]] in Washington D.C. for two years. He earned a [[Licentiate of Canon Law]] in 1984.<ref name=":0" />


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.
After Barbarito returned to New York, he was named the vice chancellor of the diocese in 1984. He remained in that position until 1992, when Bishop [[Thomas Vose Daily]] appointed him secretary. Barbarito served as master of ceremonies for Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus [[Joseph Peter Michael 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 [[United States Conference of Catholic Bishops|National Conference of Catholic Bishops]]. He is a member of the Catholic Biblical Association and the Canon Law Society of America.
Barbarito served on the [[College of Consultors|college of consultors]], the priests' personnel board, the [[presbyteral council]] and as an appellate judge at the diocesan tribunal. He also served as a consultant to the Canonical Affairs Committee of the [[United States Conference of Catholic Bishops|National Conference of Catholic Bishops]].<ref name=":0" />


=== Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn ===<!-- Deleted image removed: [[File:Coat of arms of Gerald Michael Barbarito(Brooklyn).jpg|center|thumb|200px|Coat of Arms as Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn]] -->
==Episcopacy==
Barbarito was appointed as an auxiliary bishop of Brooklyn by [[Pope John Paul II]] on June 28, 1994. He was consecrated at the [[Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Brooklyn)|Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help]] in Brooklyn on August 22, 1994. Bishop Thomas Vose Daily served as [[Principal Consecrator|principal consecrator]], with Bishops [[Joseph Michael Sullivan]] and [[René Arnold Valero]] serving as co-consecrators.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Bishop Gerald Michael Barbarito [Catholic-Hierarchy] |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bbargm.html |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=www.catholic-hierarchy.org}}</ref>
===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. [[Thomas Vose Daily|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.
Barbarito was assigned as regional bishop for Brooklyn Vicariate East as well as vicar for ministry for the diocese. As the vicar for ministry, he assisted with the ongoing formation of priests.<ref name=":0" />


===Bishop of Ogdensburg===
===Bishop of Ogdensburg===
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On October 26, 1999, Pope John-Paul II appointed Barbarito Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg|Ogdensburg, New York]]. He filled the vacancy left when [[Paul Loverde|Bishop Paul Loverde]] was appointed the Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington|Arlington, Virginia]] nine months prior.
On October 26, 1999, John Paul II named Barbarito as bishop of Ogdensburg. He filled the vacancy left when Bishop [[Paul Loverde]] was appointed the [[Bishop of Arlington]] nine months prior.<ref name=":1" />


===Bishop of Palm Beach===
===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.
On July 1, 2003, Barbarito was appointed by John Paul II as the fifth bishop of Palm Beach to succeed Bishop [[Seán Patrick O'Malley|Seán O'Malley]] who had been named archbishop of the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston|Archdiocese of Boston]].<ref name=":1" /> Barbarito was installed on August 28, 2003, at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola. In January 2015, Barbarito underwent a successful seven-hour surgery in Miami to remove a benign [[brain tumor]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Palm Beach Diocese's Bishop Barbarito out of intensive care |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/local/2015/02/03/palm-beach-diocese-s-bishop/7479621007/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=The Palm Beach Post |language=en-US}}</ref>


In February 2012, Barbarito signed a letter with the other Catholic bishops of Florida asking Florida Governor [[Rick Scott]] to stop the execution of Robert Waterhouse, a convicted murderer.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=PolitiJax: Church leaders ask Gov. Rick Scott to stop execution |url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/politics/2012/02/14/politijax-church-leaders-ask-gov-rick-scott-stop-execution/15875791007/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=The Florida Times-Union |language=en-US}}</ref> Scott allowed Waterhouse to be executed that month.<ref>{{Cite web |title=After 31 years on Florida's Death Row, twice-convicted murderer is executed |url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2012/02/16/after-31-years-floridas-death-row-twice-convicted-murderer-executed/15875629007/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=The Florida Times-Union |language=en-US}}</ref>
It was announced on January 30, 2015 that Bishop Barbarito would be undergoing surgery for a [[brain tumor]].<ref>[http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/palm-beach/fl-palm-beach-bishop-brain-tumor-20150201-story.html Bishop of Palm Beach to undergo surgery for brain tumor]</ref>


In 2017, Reverend John Gallagher sued the diocese and Barbarito for defamation. Gallagher said that the diocese had posted a statement on its website calling him a liar and stating that he needed professional assistance. Gallagher said that the diocese was retaliating against him for reporting a visiting priest who allegedly showed pornographic pictures to a teenager.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Musgrave |first=Jane |title=Priest sues diocese, claiming it punished him for reporting sex abuse |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2017/01/11/priest-sues-diocese-claiming-it/6838347007/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=The Palm Beach Post |language=en-US}}</ref>
===Personal views===

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Barbarito is a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] <ref>[https://voterrecords.com/voter/15786743/gerald-barbarito Gerald M Barbarito from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | VoterRecords.com]</ref> and opposes abortion. <ref>[https://www.diocesepb.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=statements.details&ArticleId=500373&returnTo=bishopbarbaritocolumns Living the Truth in Love: Unplanned]</ref><ref>[https://www.diocesepb.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=statements.details&ArticleId=500302&returnTo=main Statement from Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito Regarding Recent Abortion Legislation]</ref>
Barbarito is a member of the Catholic Biblical Association and the [[Canon Law Society of America]].

== Viewpoints ==
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Barbarito considers himself to be a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]<ref>[https://voterrecords.com/voter/15786743/gerald-barbarito Gerald M Barbarito from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | VoterRecords.com]</ref> and an opponent of [[Abortion-rights movements|abortion rights]] for women.<ref>[https://www.diocesepb.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=statements.details&ArticleId=500373&returnTo=bishopbarbaritocolumns Living the Truth in Love: Unplanned]</ref><ref>[https://www.diocesepb.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=statements.details&ArticleId=500302&returnTo=main Statement from Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito Regarding Recent Abortion Legislation]</ref>

==See also==
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* [[Catholic Church hierarchy]]
* [[Catholic Church in the United States]]
* [[Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States]]
* [[List of Catholic bishops of the United States]]
* [[Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops]]
{{div col end}}


==References==
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== External links ==
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*[http://www.diocesepb.org/ Roman Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach Official Site]
*[http://www.diocesepb.org/ Roman Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach Official Site]


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Revision as of 01:54, 24 February 2024

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Gerald Michael Barbarito
Bishop of Palm Beach
Bishop Barbarito in February 2023
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseMiami
DiocesePalm Beach
AppointedJuly 1, 2003
InstalledAugust 28, 2003
PredecessorSeán Patrick O'Malley
Orders
OrdinationJanuary 31, 1976
by Francis Mugavero
ConsecrationAugust 22, 1994
by Thomas Vose Daily, Joseph Michael Sullivan, and René Arnold Valero
Personal details
Born (1950-01-04) January 4, 1950 (age 74)
Brooklyn, New York, US
Previous post(s)
MottoVeritatem facientes in caritate
(Professing the truth in love)
Styles of
Gerald Michael Barbarito
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Gerald Michael Barbarito (born January 4, 1950) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He has served as bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach in Florida since 2003.

Barbarito previously served as bishop of the Diocese of Ogdensburg in Northern New York from 1999 to 2003 and as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn in New York City from 1994 to 1999.

Biography

Early life and family

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

Education

Barbarito 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 he received a Master of Divinity degree in 1975. Before his ordination to the priesthood, Barbarito served as a deacon at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Astoria, Queens, for one year.

Ordination and pastoral work

Barbarito was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Brooklyn by Bishop Francis J. Mugavero at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Brooklyn on January 31, 1976.[2]

After his 1976 ordination, the diocese assigned Barbarito to St. Helen's Parish in Howard Beach, Queens, in New York City. He remained there until 1981, when Mugavero appointed him assistant chancellor. Barbarito held this position for one year, then went to the Catholic University of America School of Canon Law in Washington D.C. for two years. He earned a Licentiate of Canon Law in 1984.[2]

After Barbarito returned to New York, he was named the vice chancellor of the diocese in 1984. He remained in that position until 1992, when Bishop Thomas Vose Daily appointed him secretary. Barbarito served as master of ceremonies for Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Joseph Peter Michael Denning from 1984 to 1990.

Barbarito served on the college of consultors, the priests' personnel board, the presbyteral council and as an appellate judge at the diocesan tribunal. He also served as a consultant to the Canonical Affairs Committee of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops.[2]

Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn

Barbarito was appointed as an auxiliary bishop of Brooklyn by Pope John Paul II on June 28, 1994. He was consecrated at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Brooklyn on August 22, 1994. Bishop Thomas Vose Daily served as principal consecrator, with Bishops Joseph Michael Sullivan and René Arnold Valero serving as co-consecrators.[3]

Barbarito was assigned as regional bishop for Brooklyn Vicariate East as well as vicar for ministry for the diocese. As the vicar for ministry, he assisted with the ongoing formation of priests.[2]

Bishop of Ogdensburg

On October 26, 1999, John Paul II named Barbarito as bishop of Ogdensburg. He filled the vacancy left when Bishop Paul Loverde was appointed the Bishop of Arlington nine months prior.[3]

Bishop of Palm Beach

On July 1, 2003, Barbarito was appointed by John Paul II as the fifth bishop of Palm Beach to succeed Bishop Seán O'Malley who had been named archbishop of the Archdiocese of Boston.[3] Barbarito was installed on August 28, 2003, at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola. In January 2015, Barbarito underwent a successful seven-hour surgery in Miami to remove a benign brain tumor.[4]

In February 2012, Barbarito signed a letter with the other Catholic bishops of Florida asking Florida Governor Rick Scott to stop the execution of Robert Waterhouse, a convicted murderer.[5] Scott allowed Waterhouse to be executed that month.[6]

In 2017, Reverend John Gallagher sued the diocese and Barbarito for defamation. Gallagher said that the diocese had posted a statement on its website calling him a liar and stating that he needed professional assistance. Gallagher said that the diocese was retaliating against him for reporting a visiting priest who allegedly showed pornographic pictures to a teenager.[7]

Barbarito is a member of the Catholic Biblical Association and the Canon Law Society of America.

Viewpoints

Barbarito considers himself to be a Republican[8] and an opponent of abortion rights for women.[9][10]

See also

References

  1. ^ "N.Y. bishop to lead Palm Beach Diocese". St. Petersburg Times. July 2, 2003.
  2. ^ a b c d "Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito". Diocese of Palm Beach. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  3. ^ a b c "Bishop Gerald Michael Barbarito [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  4. ^ "Palm Beach Diocese's Bishop Barbarito out of intensive care". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  5. ^ "PolitiJax: Church leaders ask Gov. Rick Scott to stop execution". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  6. ^ "After 31 years on Florida's Death Row, twice-convicted murderer is executed". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  7. ^ Musgrave, Jane. "Priest sues diocese, claiming it punished him for reporting sex abuse". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  8. ^ Gerald M Barbarito from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | VoterRecords.com
  9. ^ Living the Truth in Love: Unplanned
  10. ^ Statement from Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito Regarding Recent Abortion Legislation
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Palm Beach
2003–present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by Bishop of Ogdensburg
1999–2003 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
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 Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn
1994–1999 		Succeeded by
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