By Currents News
Brooklyn priest and Palm Beach, Florida Bishop-Elect Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez paid tribute to his predecessor on social media, sharing a heartfelt birthday message for Bishop Emeritus Gerald Barbarito, who celebrated his 76th birthday on Jan. 4.
In a video posted to Facebook, Rodríguez prayed, asking the Lord for blessings upon Barbarito before wishing him a happy birthday.
Bishop Barbarito, born in Brooklyn on January 4, 1950, served as the fifth Bishop of Palm Beach beginning in 2003.
The ordination and installation Mass for Bishop-Elect Rodríguez is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24 at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola.
Currents News and The Tablet will provide full coverage of the celebration.