By Currents News
New York’s Catholic station, NET TV, is premiering a special, “Meet Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez of Palm Beach” on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. EST.
Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez is the new leader of the Florida Catholic community. He brings with him the same apostolic zeal that supported parishioners in Brooklyn and Queens.
Take a look at his journey from Queens pastor to Palm Beach shepherd.
This newscast features:
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His historic ordination and installation as the sixth bishop of the Florida diocese.
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The special farewell Bishop Rodríguez received during his last Mass as pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Church.
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A look back at the legacy he leaves in the Diocese of Brooklyn, from advocating for the migrant community to defending life.