Currents News introduces you to the priest from the Dominican Republic who made a leap of faith from his role as a pastor in the Diocese of Brooklyn to shepherd of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida.
Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez is the new leader of the Florida Catholic community – and he brings with him the same apostolic zeal that supported parishioners in Brooklyn and Queens.
Take a special look at his journey from Queens to Palm Beach.
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.