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10-003-SE Sacred HeartCity of Okeechobee General Services Department 55 S.E. 3`d Avenue, Room 101 Okeechobee, Florida 39974 -2903 Phone: (863) 763 -3372, ext. 218 t'ax: (86 it 763 -1686 Date: 51,00 � o Petition No. / 0-003 -SE Fee Paid: �r'gjbj.pd Jurisdiction: 6o4 l st Hearing: , / /7/ 2" Hearing: ^j/ft r Publication Dates: Notices Mailed: Rezone; Special Exception and Va"rianee ; : `. APPLICANT. INFORMATION Date Rec'd. ,Chk'd 1 Nameofpropertyowner(s): Bishop Gerald M. 13arbarito 2 Owner mailing address: P.O. Box 109650 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 3 Name of applicant(s) if other than owner Sacred Heart Catholic Church 4 Applicant mailing address: see attached 4a e -mail address: see attached 5 Name of contact person (state relationship): Kevin McGinley 6 Contact person daytime phone(s): 561 6 8 6- 2 4 81 PROPERTY INFORMATION 7 Property address /directions to property: 901 S.W. 6th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34974 8 Describe current use of property: House of Worship (church) with accessory uses, including parish hall /education center, rectory, maintenance building, pavilion and offices. 9 Describe improvements on property (nninber /type buildings, dwelling units , occupied or vacant, etc. Church (250 seats) - 4,708 s.f., hall - 8,638 s.f., rectory - 2,125 s.f., pavilion - 4,000 s.f., offices - 405 s.f., maintenance bldg. _ 3,000 s.f. 10 Approx. acreage: 12.0 Is property in a platted subdivision? yes 11 Is there a use on the property that is /was in violation of a city or county ordinance? If so, describe: No 12 Is a pending sale of the property subject to this application being granted? No 13 Describe uses on adjoining property to the North: North: vacant /undeveloped East: Child day care /SFRs South: vacant /undeveloped West: vacant /undeveloped 14 Existing zoning: RSF 1 : Future Land Use classification RSF 15 Request is for: ( ) Rezone ( X) Special Exception ( ) Variance 16 Parcel Identification Number: 2-21- 37-35-0A00-0001 3 -0000 ATTACHMENTS 17 Applicant's statement of interest in property see attached Revised 7/08 Page 1 of 10 18 19 20 23 24 ■ 26 28 29 30 Non - refundable application fee: Rezoning $850; Special Exception: $500; Variance: $500; all plus $30 /acre Note: Resolution No. 98 -11 Schedule of Land Development Regulation Fees and Charges — When the cost for advertising publishing and mailing notices of public hearings exceeds the established fee, or when a professional consultant is hired to advise the city on the a ' lication, the a ' ' licant shall i ay the actual costs. Last recorded warranty deed Notarized letter of consent form property owner (if applicant is different from property owner) Three property surveys (one 110 larger than 11" x 17 ") containing: a. certified boundary survey, date of survey, surveyor's name, address and phone number b. Legal description c. Com utation of total acrea • e to nearest tenth of an acre List of surrounding property owners with addresses and location sketch of the subject property. See the Information Request Form from the Okeechobee Property Appraiser's Office (attached) Affidavit attesting to completeness and correctness of the list (attached) INFORMATION SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO A REZONE Current zoning classification: Requested zoning classification What is the desired permitted use and intended nature of activities and development of the property? House of Worship (church) with accessory uses (hall, rectory,pavilion, offices etc.) Is a Special Exception necessary for your intended use? _ Yes — to allow for height in excess of�30 feet Is a Variance necessary for your intended use? No Applicant's materials addressing required findings for granting a rezoning (attach). INFORMATION SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO A SPECIAL EXCEPTION Describe the Special Exception sought: nproya1'tfor a House of Worship -to exceed 30 feet Are there similar uses in the area? If so, describe them: Yes, see attached justification and findings. If a business , briefly describe the nature of the business, # of employees, hours of operation and any activities to be conducted outside of a building: Revised 7/08 Date Rec'd linChk'd Page 2of10 31 32 34 36 37 38 39 Applicant's materials addressing standards for granting a special exception (attach) Applicant's materials addressing findings required for granting a special exception (attach) INFORMATION SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO A VARIANCE Describe the Special Exception sought: Describe the physical characteristics of the property that make the variance necessary. Did you cause or contribute to the characteristic necessitating the variance? If so, describe: What is the minimum variance necessary? Applicant's materials addressing standards for granting a variance (attach) Applicant's materials addressing findings required for granting a variance (attach) Confirmation of Information Accuracy I hereby certify that the information in this application is correct. The information included in this application is for use by the City of Okeechobee in processing my request. False or misleading information may be punishable by a fine of up to $500.00 and imprisonment of up to 30 days and may resulting the summary denial of this application. Signature Printed Name Date Revised 7/08 Cr,(e 4_Zt l© Page 3 of 10 • • CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 55 SE THIRD AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Te le : 863 - 763 -3372 Fax: 863 - 763 -1686 June 18, 2010 VIA EMAIL Irmi @bellsouth.net Dear Mr. McGinley: This letter is to officially advise you that the Board of Adjustment at its regular meeting on June 17, 2010, approved your Special Exceptions, Petition No. 10- 003 -SE, to allow height in excess of 30 feet, ref. LDR's Sec. 90 -103 (10) for property located at 901 SW 6th Street. Attached herewith please find a copy of the minutes for your records. Please reference City Code Book Sec. 70 -348 Effective time limit on approvals. Paragraph (4) Special exception use and variance approvals shall have a valid period of not more than two years, prior to which a building permit application must be submitted or the approval shall lapse. Should you require additional information please do not hesitate to contact me. With best regards, I am Sincerely, 7- Betty J. Clement General Services Coordinator enclosure • • Planning & Management Services, Inc. 75 Jackson Street-, Suite 206 Fort A4vers, Florida 239 -33 -3361; Serving Florida Local Governments Since 1988 BILL TO City of Okeechobee Attn: Betty Clement 55 SE 3rd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 Invoice DATE INVOICE # 6/11/2010 4716 P.O. NO. TERMS DUE DATE Net 15 6/26/2010 DESCRIPTION HOURS RATE AMOUNT Planning & Zoning Services for the month of May 2010 Consultant and staff review and preparation of staff reports. Development Applications: 10- 005 -TRC: Sacred Heart Site Plan Review (4.5 hrs) 10- 003 -SE: Sacred Heart Special Exception to height regulations (1.5 hr) 10- 006 -TRC: Shirley Baker Site Plan Review (0.25 hr) Monthly planning and zoning services includes responding to e -mails and questions including questions from Mr. Arthur Kay relative to lot size and regulations in the RMH district; and research, conversations with City Staff to ensure the correct representation of certain properties on the City's Zoning and Future Land Use Maps. Monthly services per agreement of 40hours = $3500.00. Additional hours at standard rate of $105.00 per hour. 6.25 6.75 3,500.00 3,500.00 Thank You For This Opportunity to Serve You! Total $3,500.00 .444 NDEPENDENT MEM NEWSPAPERS OKF E ( l IUU1 I NF A'S l it S 1A: 1 7th Strect, Suite I?, ( STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Judy Kasten, who on oath says she is Advertising Director of the Okeechobee News, a three times a week Newspaper published at Okeechobee, in Okeechobee County, Florida, that the attached copy of h ?. advertisement being a in the matter of in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues of Affiant further says that the said Okeechobee News is a newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore been published continuously in said Okeechobee County, Florida each week and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement, and affiant fur- ther says that she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, com- mission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. , `s it r :) Judy Kasten Sworn to and subscribed before me this ; tj't y _day of �..�c c `` AD Notary Public, State of Florida at Large I NOTARY PLB'LIC•STATE OF FLORIDA; Angie Bridges Commission #DD779718 NRA B 02012 3oi)FATfUAT A IC OND GC x11 hl rc, I I_ S.lo;'4 (M3) 763 -3134 PUBLIC NOTICE CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED SPECIAL EXCEPTION A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the C6y of Okeechobee Board of Adjusbnent and Appeals on Murray, lune 17 2010 at 6:00 p.m. or as won thereafter as passible, at City Hall, 55 5E 3rd Ave, Council Chambers, Rm 200, Okeechobee, Fbdda. The agenda is available on the City webste wswl.dtyafokeedobee.00m, or contact the General Services Deparbnent, Under consideration E 863-763-3372 Petltlon No. 10-003-SE, subn*ted McGinley e aChedn�� owner, Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, to allow to be In excess of 30 feet h height within a RSF -1 Zoning District (Ref. Code Book Section 90- 103(10). Property is located at 901 SW 6th Street Legal: Beginning at the Southwest comer of Mock 250, Fast Addition to the Town of Okeecho- bee, according to the plat thereof on file In the oMce of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, for a point of beginning, thence run North along the West boundary of said Block 250 as extended a distance of 1039.5 feet to the South right-of-way boundary of Third Street, extended, thence West along the South boundary of Third Street, extended, a dtsance of 502.86 feet, thence South on a line parallel to the Easton boundary of said tract a distance of 1039.6 feet, thence East along Nod boundary of South Street a distance of 502.86 feet, to the po6d of beginn irighg 68 members of the pubic are encouraged to attend and paartlopate In saki Nearkg. The entire petition may be inspected during regular business hours, Mon -Fri Barn- 4:30pm, except for holidays. The Board of Adjusdne t and Appeals serves as the decision making body (� judkdat), on behalf of the City, to approve or deny Speciall&oep- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that it any person desires to appeal any derision made by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals with -re- spect to any matter considered at this meeting, or hearing ME need to en- sure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal 5 to be based. General Services media are used for the sole purpose of back -up for the depart- ment, to accordance with the Amecions vMh Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 needing persons contact the General OMcee at 863-77663 -3372 for assistance. i� by: Mao Whitehall, Zoning Administrator Petition No. 10-003 -SE 355772 ON 5/31;6/9/10 June 9, 2010 Dear Mr. McGinley: • • CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 55 SE THIRD AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Tele: 863 - 763 -3372 Fax: 863 - 763 -1686 VIA E -MAIL Irmi(a�bellsouth.net Please be advised that the Planning Board, Board of Adjustments and Appeals of the City of Okeechobee will be considering Special Exception Petition No. 10- 003 -SE on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the City Council Chambers. A copy of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals Agenda is attached, along with a copy of the Staff Report. If you, or a representative, cannot attend this meeting please contact my office at (863) 763 -3372 ext. 218. Sincerely, Betty J. Clement General Services Coordinator attachments • • bclement Page 1 of 1 From: "LRMI" <Irmi @bellsouth.net> To: <bill @larueplanning.com> Cc: "Betty "' < bclement @cityofokeechobee.com >; "'Dale Meaux "' <dalem @apiboca.com >; "'Sumner, Jeff" <Jeff.Sumner @aecom.com >; <heartokeechobee @earthlink.net >; <jameshackett@comcast.net >; <mlockwood08 @gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 1:55 PM Subject: Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bill - Based on our phone conversation this morning, I suggest that we move forward on the special exception request (building height) scheduled for the June 17th hearing and reschedule the TRC site plan review for the July 15th meeting. This will allow us the opportunity of addressing the height issue before the TRC acts upon the final site plan application while at the same time affording us the opportunity of addressing the shared parking and grassed parking issues we discussed this morning. I anticipate that we will be submitting a revised site plan to you by the end of May - early June so that you will have the chance to review it before the June 17th Planning Board hearing. Kevin McGinley Land Research Management, Inc. 2240 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Suite 103 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Phone: (561) 686 -2481 Fax: (561) 681 -1551 5/17/2010 N2 26558 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 (863) 763.3372 RECEIVED ,from 5-3 20/0 �L Dollars cn $ ? ( O ) /63 f ERK ai5,noc asc Legend SUBJECT PROPERTY WITHIN 100' 2- 21- 37- 35-0A00-00006 -0000 ALTOBELLO FRANK CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST 111, ETAL. 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Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH 367039 AFFIDAVIT SS: CLERK OF 4 7 `1357 Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared Reverend James Murtagh, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach, who being duly swom according to law, deposes and says as follows: 1. That on March 13, 2002, I was appointed the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach, succeeding The Most Reverend Anthony J. O'Connell. 2. That effective March 13, 2002, I am the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach which embraces the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River in the State of Florida. 3. That pursuant to the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, I have all rights of succession to The Most Reverend Anthony J. O'Connell. 4. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, was held by The Most Reverend Anthony J. O'Connell, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of January 14, 1999 through March 13, 2002. 5. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, is held by Reverend James Murtagh, as Apostolic Administrator ofthe Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of March 13, 2002. 6. That under penalties ofperjury, I declare that I have examined this certification and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct, and complete. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT. Reverend James Murtagh The foregoing instrument was acknowledged b e f o r e me this / ' day of March, 2002 by Reverend James Murtagh, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach [ )He is personally known to me or [ )He has produced as identification. My Commission Expires: J PF /eg /1 PF210 /DPP -M URTA G H -A POS. AFF IC - STATE OF FLORIDA MARY M. BARONI Notary Public - State of Florida *Carolinian Expires Jul 15, 2005 Commission S DD041 942 Prepared by and Return to: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH AFFIDAVIT SS: 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111 03/30/2002 09 :23 :02 20020163936 OR BK 13556 PG 1959 Palm Beach County, Florida Dorothy H. Wilken, Clerk Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared Reverend James Murtagh, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says as follows: 1. That on March 13, 2002, I was appointed the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach, succeeding The Most Reverend Anthony J. O'Connell. 2. That effective March 13, 2002, I am the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach which embraces the counties ofPalm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River in the State of Florida. 3. That pursuant to the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, I have all rights of succession to The Most Reverend Anthony J. O'Connell. ' 4. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, was held by The Most Reverend Anthony J. O'Connell, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of January 14, 1999 through March 13, 2002. 5. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, is held by Reverend James Murtagh, as Apostolic Administrator ofthe Diocese ofPalm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of March 13, 2002. 6. That underpenalties ofperjury, I declare that I have examined this certification and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct, and complete. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT. Reverend James Murtagh The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this /4/ tAday of March, 2002 by James Murtagh, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach e i personally known to me or [ y [ ]He has produced _ is as identification. My Commission Expires: JPF /eg/JPF2 I 0 /DPP -M URTA GH- APOS.AFF NOTARY UBLIC - STATE OF FLORIDA MARY M. BARONI Nobry Public - Stab of Florida MyCornmissionExpires.h415,2005 "' Commission ! D0041442 Prepared by and Return to: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 JOANNE HOLMAN, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT - SAINT LUCIE COUNTY File Number: 2021493 OR BOOK 1505 PAGE 2139 Recorded:03 /22/02 11:40 AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH ) SS: Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared Reverend James Murtagh, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says as follows: 1. That on March 13, 2002, I was appointed the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach, succeeding The Most Reverend Anthony J. O'Connell. 2. That effective March 13, 2002, I am the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach which embraces the counties ofPalm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River in the State of Florida. 3. That pursuant to the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, I have all rights of succession to The Most Reverend Anthony J. O'Connell. 4. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, was held by The Most Reverend Anthony J. O'Connell, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of January 14, 1999 through March 13, 2002. 5. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, title n St. Luciie,, Okeechobee,sand Indian River, is held by Reverend James Murtagh, as Apostolic Administrator ofthe Diocese ofPalm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of March 13, 2002. 6. That under penalties ofperjury, I declare that I have examined this certification and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct, and complete. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT. .e// 1/ Reverend James Murtagh The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this /1451-day of March, 2002 by Reverend James Murtagh, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach [ ]He is personally known to me or [ ]He has produced as identification. My Commission Expires: J PF /eg/JPF210 /DPP- MURTAGH- APOS.AFF NOTARY LIC - STATE OF FLORIDA MARY M. BARONI s •E: Notary Public - S of Florida $�„ ^ My Commission Egan 15, 2006 Commission t D0041642 AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA )SS COUNTY OF PALM BEACH ) RECORD VERIFIED JEFFREY K BARTON CLERK CIRCUIT COURT INDIAN RIVER CO., FLA BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared THE MOST REVEREND J. KEITH SYMONS, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, who by oath first duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. that pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June 16, 1984, the Diocese of Palm Beach was established encompassing the counties of Palm Beach and Martin, formerly of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the counties of St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River, formerly of the Diocese of Orlando. 2. the Affiant further says that on July 30, 1990, the Affiant took possession . of the Diocese of Palm Beach pursuant to an Apostolic Letter of Appointment dated June 2, 1990. 3. the Affiant further says that on July 31, 1990, the Affiant was formally installed as the second Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach succeeding in all respects the Most Reverend Thomas V. Daily. 4. the Affiant further says that under the doctrine of corporation sole, ap- proved as the law in Florida by the Florida Supreme Court in Reid v. Barry, 112 So. 846 (Florida 1927), legal title to all property owned by the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Palm Beach is now vested in the Most Reverend J. Keith Symons, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a cor- poration sole. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT. # THE MOST REVEREND J. KEITH SYMONS, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his sucessors in office, a corporaton sole SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 97, day of ,4-e( ,RETURN TO FITZGERALD, PORTELA & PORTUONDO 150 W. FLAGLER ST., SUITE 2701 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130 7 NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF FLORIDA At Large %U -- <r - 1- 1 0 u • c 842651 trove0151 AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA ) SS COUNTY OF PALM BEACH ) 1 1!-E0 FOR RECORD -w 90 AUG 1 7/111 10: 35 CLERK or GUR l F1 r �— r. BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared THE MOST REVEREND J. KEITH SYMONS, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, who by oath first duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. that pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June 16, 1984, the Diocese of Palm Beach was established encompassing the counties of Palm Beach and Martin, formerly of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the counties of St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River, formerly of the Diocese of Orlando. 2. the Affiant further says that on July 30, 1990, the Affiant took possession of the Diocese of Palm Beach pursuant to an Apostolic Letter of Appointment dated June 2, 1990. 3. the Affiant further says that on July 31, 1990, the Affiant was formally installed as the second Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach succeeding in all respects the Most Reverend Thomas V. Daily. 4. the Affiant further says that under the doctrine of corporation sole, ap- proved as the law in Florida by the Florida Supreme Court in Reid v. Barry, 112 So. 846 (Florida 1927), legal title to all property owned by the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Palm Beach is now vested in the Most Reverend J. Keith Symons, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a cor- poration sole. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT. THE MOST REVEREND J. KEITH SYMONS, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his sucessors in office, a corporaton sole SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this day of C72i'GO67L NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF FLORIDA At Large G - y:.z '`. AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA ) SS COUNTY OF PALM BEACH ) BOOK 316 PACE 465 BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared THE MOST REVEREND J. KEITH SYMONS, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, who by oath first duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. that pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June 16, 1984, the Diocese of Palm Beach was established encompassing the counties of Palm Beach and Martin, formerly of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the counties of St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River, formerly of the Diocese of Orlando. 2. the Affiant further says that on July 30, 1990, the Affiant took possession of the Diocese of Palm Beach pursuant to an Apostolic Letter of Appointment dated June 2, 1990. 3. the Affiant further says that on July 31, 1990, the Affiant was formally installed as the second Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach succeeding in all respects the Most Reverend Thomas V. Daily. 4. the Affiant further says that under the doctrine of corporation sole, ap- proved as the law in Florida by the Florida Supreme Court in Reid v. Barry, 112 So. 846 (Florida 1927), legal title to all property owned by the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Palm Beach is now vested in the Most Reverend J. Keith Symons, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a cor- poration sole. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT. FILEV Lc ;^ Rr.T.ir: :t n Ot EEC :1-., , CLERK Or C;:`;;;;. 1 SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 1 day of uJ'G -� 1 THE MOST REVEREND J. KEITH SYMONS, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his sucessors in office, a corporaton sole 9 � �jT[ ✓� _-cc f. . NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF FLORIDA At Large o G i - - STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH ) SS AFFIDAVIT RUG -15 -1990 02:27pm 90-234433 ORB 6549 P9 1692 BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, J. KEITH SYMONS, ty, personally appeared THE MOST successors in office, a corporation e sole, who of the Diocese first ly Palm Beach, his and says: duly sworn, deposes 1. that pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June 16, 1984, the Diocese of Palm Beach was established encompassing the counties of Palm Beach and Martin, of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the counties of St. Lucie, Okeechobe e and Indian River, formerly of the Diocese of Orlando. ' 2. the Affiant further says that on July 30, 1990, the Affiant took possession of the Diocese of Palm Beach pursuant to an Apostolic Letter of Appointment dated June 2, 1990. pp 3. the Affiant further says that on July 31, 1990, the Affiant was formally installed as the second Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach succeedin in respects the Most Reverend Thomas V. Daily. g all 4. the Affiant further says that under the doctrine of corporation sole, ap- proved as the law in Florida by the Florida Supreme Court in So. 846 (Florida 1927), legal title to all property owned by the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Palm Beach is now vested in the Most Reverend J. Keith c Symons, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a cor- poration sole. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT. THE MOST REVEREND J. KEITH SYMONS, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his sucessors in office, a corporaton sole SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this day of 1 7 NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF FLORIDA At Large /C -- c''; 1 -cvti RECORD PALM { downy JOHN O. DUNKLE� RA. CLERK SAT im 1062265 AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA ) SS COUNTY OF PALM BEACH ) V J R :eVce $. 1)oc I,1‘ $ .. 1111 Total $ 1)011C11,A S DIXON ._ tic. Lucie C'uuniy Clerk of t.'irciiit Court Urputy t lctk BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared THE MOST REVEREND J. KEITH SYMONS, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, who by oath first duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. that pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June 16, 1984, the Diocese of Palm Beach was established encompassing the counties of Palm Beach and Martin, formerly of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the counties of St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River, formerly of the Diocese of Orlando. 2. the Affiant further says that on July 30, 1990, the Affiant took possession of the Diocese of Palm Beach pursuant to an Apostolic Letter of Appointment dated June 2, 1990. 3. the Affiant further says that on July 31, 1990, the Affiant was formally installed as the second Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach succeeding in all respects the Most Reverend Thomas V. Daily. 4. the Affiant further says that under the doctrine of corporation sole, ap- proved as the law in Florida by the Florida Supreme Court in Reid v. Barry, 112 So. 846 (Florida 1927), legal title to all property owned by the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Palm Beach is now vested in the Most Reverend J. Keith Symons, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a cor- poration sole. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT. .90 AUG 15 A8:51 1062265 /311 THE MOST REVEREND J. KEITH SYMONS, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his sucessors in office, a corporaton sole SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this aoc( 703 F11cc2220 day of 1990.' S 0 NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF FLORI], 1,,k At Large `C; ._ - - J` '� ' .... Let Return to: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 Prepared by: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 STATE OF FLORIDA WOW RECORDS or a- JEMMY n cu `COURT INDIAN AMER 00.rnailL AFFIDAVIT SS: COUNTY OF PALM BEACH Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared The Most Reverend Anthony J. O'Connell, Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says as follows: 1. That pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June 16, 1984, the Diocese of Palm Beach was established encompassing the counties of Palm Beach and Martin, formerly of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the counties of St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River, formerly of the Diocese of Orlando. 2. That on January 13, 1999, I Diocese of Palm Beach, pursuant to Appointment dated November 12, 1998. 3. That on January 14, 1999, I was third Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beac 4. That effective January 14, 1999, I am the Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach which embraces the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River in the State of Florida. took possession of the an Apostolic Letter of formally installed as the h. 5. That pursuant to the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, I have all rights of succession to The Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 6. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, was held by The Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of June 2, 1998 through January 14, 1999. 7. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, River, is held by The Most Reverend Anthony eechobee, and an ' of the Diocese of Palm Beach � J. O'Connell, as Bishop corporation sole, as of January his successors in office, a ry 14, 1999. 8. That under penalties of perjury, examined this certification and to the best of mark that I have belief it is true, correct, and complete. �' knowledge and FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT. The Most Revere y J. O'Connell The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this /4//6 day of January, 1999, by The Most Reverend Anthoy J. of the Diocese of Palm Beach • O Connell, ly known to me or [ )who has (Check One) [ )who is personally identification. Produced as My Commission Expires: SCW/ JPF /scw /eg /JpF146 /DPB- OCONNELL. AFF NOTARY PUBLIC -STATE OF FLORIDA Print, type or stamp Notary name: 4sv pz,m ANNE P, LAPAPig ers COMMISSION 1 CO 4 §174§ EXPIRES F-FS 99§ ah lu�l 2 I Return to: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 Prepared by: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH M! C. f'. e Ef k� :'k� M ; L� is CLERK Or CIRCUIT COURT "''A�` ttti#i CO.. C0.. r t tL jJ tutu & vuur ttu ti-Y,\ D.C. 01349770 9 F €B 15 M12: 12 AFFIDAVIT SS: Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared The Most Reverend Anthony J. O'Connell, Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says as follows: 1. That pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June 16, 1984, the Diocese of Palm Beach was established encompassing the counties of Palm Beach and Martin, formerly of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the counties of St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River, formerly of the Diocese of Orlando. 2. That on January 13, 1999, I took possession of the Diocese of Palm Beach, pursuant to an Apostolic Letter of Appointment dated November 12, 1998. 3. That on January 14, 1999, I was formally installed as the third Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 4. That effective January 14, 1999, I am the Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach which embraces the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River in the State of Florida. 5. That pursuant to the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, I have all rights of succession to The Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 6. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, was held by The Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of June 2, 1998 through January 14, 1999. ORBKI 37 I Pn0234 7. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, is held by The Most Reverend Anthony J. O'Connell, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of January 14, 1999. 8. That under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this certification and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct, and complete. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT. The Most Rev re hony J. O'Connell The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this Nib day of January, 1999, by The Most Reverend Anthony J. O'Connell, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach (Check One) [✓`]who is personally known to me or [ ]who has produced identification. as My Commission Expires: SCW/ JPF /scw /eg /JPF146 /DPB- OCONNELL.AFF JC o ,Z44 rte_ NOTARY PUBLIC -STATE OF FLORIDA Print, type or stamp Notary name: 1,1?, PGm ANNE P. LAPORTE z r.t : COMMISSION li CC 437748 =` ar EXPIRES FEB 20,1999 9�OF F1�\ ATLANnB BONDING CO., INC. 2 OR BK 1 3 7 1 F10 2 3 5 Return to: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -3 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Prepared by: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -3 Coral Gables, FL 33134 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH AFFIDAVIT SS: ) 0 U E. Before Ine, the undersigned authority, personally appeared The Most Reverend Anthony J. O'Connell, Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says as follows: 1. That pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June 16, 1984, the Diocese of Palm Beach was established encompassing the counties of Palm Beach and Martin, formerly of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the counties of St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River, formerly of the Diocese of Orlando. 2. That on January 13, 1999, I took possession of the Diocese of Palm Beach, pursuant to an Apostolic Letter of Appointment dated November 12, 1998. 3. That on January 14, 1999, I was formally installed as the third Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 4. That effective January 14, 1999, I am the Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach which embraces the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River in the State of Florida. 5. That pursuant to the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, I have all rights of succession to The Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 6. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, was held by The Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of June 2, 1998 through January 14, 1999. [014 82 -04 10 i=;,'E01483 7. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, is held by The Most Reverend Anthony J. of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his s offiBisho a as corporation sole, as of January 14, 1999. 8. That under penalties of perjury, examined this certification and to the best of m are that I have d belief it is true, correct, and complete. y knowledge and FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT. 4- The Most Reveren y :7. O'Connell The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this /11t6 day of January, 1999, by The Most Reverend .Anthony . [ Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach (Check One) y O'Connell, ly as known to me or [ ]who has ✓]who is personally identification. Produced as My Commission Expires: SCW/ JPF /scw /eg /JPF146 /DPB- OCONNELL.AFF NOTARY PUBLIC -STATE OF FLORIDA Print, type or stamp Notary name: 41001 g's, ANNE P. LAPORTE COMMISSION # CC 437748 s ^` EXPIRES FEB 20,1999 OF FL& BONDED THRU ATL ANTIr BONr)ING CO.. INC. 319363 2 99 FE" E 6 P CLE ?K OF ' Return to: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 Prepared by: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH AFFIDAVIT } } SS: } Feb -24 -1949 88:49as 943-0737e8 ORB 10946 Pg 1947 ►�r�r�N�M�MMNINN'�11NNNIINII Before me, the undersigned authority, The Most Reverend Anthony J. O'Connell, Bishop appeared a3 Beach, who being duly sworn P of the Diocese of palms follows: according to law, deposes and says as 1. That pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June 16, 1984, the of Palm Beach was established encompassing Palm Beach and Martin, he formerly of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the counties of St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River, formerly of the Diocese of Orlando. s2• That on January 13, 1999, Diocese of Palm Beach, I took possession of the Appointment dated November pursuant 1998, to an Apostolic Letter of 3. That on January 14, 1999, I was formally installed as the third Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 4. Diocese ofTPatmeffe Beach ctive January 1999 I am the Bishop of the Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River in the Palm Beach State of Florida. 5. That pursuant to the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, I have all rights of succession to The Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 6. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach counties of Palm Beach, Martin , which encompasses the River, was held b y � St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian Administrator of t he Diocese Reverend of Palm b Beach, Lynch, as Apostolic office, a corporation sole, as of June 2, his successors in 1999• 1998 through January 14, • a ORB 10946 Pg 1948 DOROTHY H. WILKEN, CLERK PB COUNTY, FL 7. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, is held by The Most Reverend Anthony J. O'Connell, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of January 14, 1999. 8. That under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this certification and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct, and complete. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT. The Most Reverend $it y J. O' Conn�ll1 The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this /44h day of January, 1999, by The Most Reverend Anthony J. O'Connell, as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach (Check One) [4who is personally known to me or [ ]who has produced as identification. My Commission Expires: SCW/ JPF /scw /eg /JPF146 /DPB- OCONNELL.AFF ✓lzu. O .Gep r�.tr- NOTARY PUBLIC -STATE OF FLORIDA Print, type or stamp Notary name: ��Q,Y PUB ANNE P. LAPORTE. o ,�, COMMISSION q CC 437744 x I,nl " EXPIRES FEB 20,1999 ��`� SONDEDTHRU "OF F3- ATLANTIC BONDING CO., INC. 2 Return to,: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. 'Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 ecc Prepared by: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH JoAnne Holman, Clerk of the Circuit Court - St File Number: 6 9799 9 OR BOOK 12C):5 PAGEcI2 County Recorded: 02 -16 -99 01:49 P.M. AFFIDAVIT SS: ) Before me, the undersigned authority, Most Reverend Anthony J. O'Connell, Bisho Most appeared The Beach, who being duly sworn P of the Diocese of Palm follows: according to law, deposes and says as 1. That pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June 16, of Palm Beach was established encompassing 1984, Palm Beach and Martin, formerly of the Archdiocese of 'Miarn • the the counties of St. Lucie g the counties of of the Diocese of Orlando. Okeechobee and Indian River, 1' and formerly 2. That on January 13, 1999, I Diocese of Palm Beach took possession of the Appointment dated November P pursuant took to an Apostolic Letter of 1998. 3. That on January 14, 1999, I was formally installed as the third Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 4. That effective January Diocese of Palm Beach which embraces the�c counties ies oflPalm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Bishop of the Florida. Okeechobee, and Indian River in the State of 5. That pursuant to the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, I have all rights of succession to The Most Reverend Rober N. Lynch, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 6. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach counties of Palm Beach, Martin, which encompasses the River, was held by The Most Reverend Robert N Okeechobee, and Indian Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Lynch, c Apostolic office, a corporation sole, as of June 2, hro successors in 1999. 1998 through January 14, OR BOOK 1 2 0 3 PAGE 2 0 5 0 �• That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin River, is held by The Most Rev , `$t ` Luc'e:, Okeechobee, and Indian River, the Diocese of p-rend'Anthony J. O'Connell, as Bishop of sole, as Palm Beaci, his` successors in office, a January 14, 1999. 8. That under penalties of perjury, examined this certification and to the best of mark that I have d belief it is true, correct, and complete. my knowledge and FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT. The Most Rev en ony J. O'C ell The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this Ntil day of January, 1999, by The Most Reverend Anthony Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach o O Connell, as known to me or [ ]who has produced (Check One) [ ✓� Who is personally identification. as My Commission Expires: SCW/ JPF /scw /eg /JPF146 /DPB- OCONNELL.AFF J Lt O /lid NOTARY PUBLIC -STATE OF FLORIDA Print, type or stamp Notary name: 40,11, m ANN E P, I.APOnta i�l r— COMMI&.^a!ON sy EXPIRES FEB 20, 1999 A7LArvri(. aroei)i NG co !Nr 2 . e • Prepared by and Return to: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 1 o% AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA SS: COUNTY OF PALM BEACH IN THE RECORDS OF JEFFREY K BARTON CLERK CIRCUIT COURT INDIAN RIVER CO., FLA. Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap., who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says as follows: 1. That pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June 16, 1984, the Diocese of Palm Beach was established encompassing the counties of Palm Beach and Martin, formerly of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the counties of St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River, formerly of the Diocese of Orlando. 2. That on October 19, 2002, I was formally installed as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 3. That effective October 19, 2002, I am the Bishop of the Diocese ofPalm Beach which embraces the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River in the State of Florida. 4. That pursuant to the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, I have all rights of succession to Reverend James Murtagh, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 5. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, was held by Reverend James Murtagh, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, from March 13,2002 through October 18, 2002. 6. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, is held by The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap., as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of October 19, 2002. Page 1 of 2 7. That under penalties ofperjury, I declare that I have examined this certification and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct, and complete. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT. Th Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O. ! . Cap. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this �' The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap. of October, 2002, by me or [ ]He has produced P• (Check One) [1/He is personally known to as identification. JPF/ ego PF224 /DPB- RE- OMALLEY- SUCCESS.AFF NOTARY LIC-STATE OF FLORIDA Print, type or stamp Notary name: Page 2 of 2 MARY M. BARONI • E Notary Public - State of Florida My Corran EjeeJul15, MOS Commission t DD041842 Prepared by and Return to: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Men-ick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH AF FIDAVIT ) SS: 11111111111111111011111111111111111111 INSTR # 1615811 OR BK 01703 PG 1107 RECORDED 11/22/2002 10 :44:58 AN MARSHA EWING CLERK OF MARTIN COUNTY FLORIDA RECORDED BY S Phoenix Before me, the undersigned authority, O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap., who being duly sworn according to law, The Most says as Sean P. 1 • That pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June law, and says as follows: established encompassing the counties ofPahn Beach and 117 16, 1984, the formerly o the Palm Beach a of Miami, and the counties of St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River, formerly rl the Archdiocese of Orlando. er, formerly of the Diocese of 2. That on October 19, 2002, I was formally installed as the fourth of Palm Beach. Bishop of the Diocese 3 • That effective October 19, 2002, I am the Bishop of embraces the counties ofPalm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, Florida. P the ad Diocese an River Beach which ' and Indian River m the State 4. That pursuant to the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, I have all rights of succession to Reverend James Murtagh, as Apostolic Administrator of the 5. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title ofPalm Beach. Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Marti Indian River, was held by ' title to all properly in the Diocese of y Reverend James Murtagh, as Apostolic Administrator oOf the Diocese Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, from March h 13,2002 through se of S October 18, 6. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Ma Indian River, is held by p °pert, in Okeechobee, obe Diocese and Diocese River, of Pais Beach, his successors Reverend r d Sean P. O'Malley, St. Lucie, as Bishop of and Malley, O.F.M. as of b 19, Bishop 2. the a corporation sole, as of October 19, 2002. Page 1 of 2 • , • • OR BK 01703 PG 1108 7. That under penalties ofperjury, I declare that I have examined this certification and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct, and complete. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT. The ost Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O. ;ice . Cap. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 3e °t' of October, 2002, by The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap. (Check One) f e is personally known to me or [ )He has produced , as identification. JPF /eg/JPF224 /DPB- RE- OMALLEY -S UCCESS.AFF /h • NOTAR UBLIC -STATE OF FLORIDA Print, type or stamp Notary name: Page 2 of 2 MARY M. BARON! Notary Public - State of Florida �di, fay Cammission E�ies Jul 15, 2005 Commission # 00041942 Prepared by and Return to: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA SS: COUNTY OF PALM BEACH II IINIIIIIIIIMMIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIII 12/04/2002 09:44:35 20020634602 OR 8K 14468 PG 1302 Palm Beach County, Florida Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap., who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says as follows: 1. That pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June 16, 1984, the Diocese of Palm Beach was established encompassing the counties of Palm Beach and Martin, formerly of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the counties of St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River, formerly of the Diocese of Orlando. 2. That on October 19, 2002, I was formally installed as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 3. That effective October 19, 2002, I am the Bishop of the Diocese ofPalm Beach which embraces the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River in the State of Florida. 4. That pursuant to the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, I have all rights of succession to Reverend James Murtagh, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 5. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, was held by Reverend James Murtagh, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, from March 13,2002 through October 18, 2002. 6. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, is held by The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap., as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of October 19, 2002. Page 1 of 2 BOOK 14468 PAGE 1303 Dorothy H. Wilken, Clerk 7. That under penalties of perj ury, I declare that I have examined this certification and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct, and complete. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT. / / Th : ost Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O1 . Cap. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this �d of October, 2002, by The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap. (Check One) a is personally known to me or [ ]He has produced [ p Y , as identification. JPF /eg /JPF224 /DPB- RE- OMALLEY -S UCCESS.AFF NOTAR 7 ' UBLIC -STATE OF FLORIDA Print, type or stamp Notary name: � ` 4 `►' s MARY M. BARON' ja Notary Public - State of Florida *Commission Expis Ju115, 2005 ''''" ,� Commission d D0041942 Page 2 of 2 Prepared by and Return to: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH AFFIDAVIT SS: O 8 9 NOEQ6 90 Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap., who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says as follows: 1. That pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June 16, 1984, the Diocese of Palm Beach was established encompassing the counties of Palm Beach and Martin, formerly of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the counties of St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River, formerly of the Diocese of Orlando. 2. That on October 19, 2002, I was formally installed as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 3. That effective October 19, 2002, I am the Bishop of the Diocese ofPalm Beach which embraces the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River in the State of Florida. 4. That pursuant to the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, I have all rights of succession to Reverend James Murtagh, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 5. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, was held by Reverend James Murtagh, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, from March 13,2002 through October 18, 2002. 6. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, is held by The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap., as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of October 19, 2002. Page 1 of 2 AO Li 8 9 FA E Q 6 91 7. That under penalties ofperjury, I declare that I have examined this certification and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct, and complete. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT. '#/--Va4/4 (,111/all The M st Reverend Sean P. 0' talle .F.M. Cap. The foregoing instrument ' was acknowledged before me this Op t4 of O.;tober, 2002, by The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap. (Check One) [✓(He is personally known to me or [ )He has produced as identification. r— r 0 c c') JP F/ eg aPF224 /DPB- RE- OMALLEY- SUCCESS. AFF NOTARY r : LIC -STATE OF FLORIDA Print, type or stamp Notary name: MARY M. BARONI Notary Public - State of Florida y a,Qr My Commission Espies Jul 15, 2005 miar;i on # DD041942 Page 2 of 2 i A Prepared by and Return to: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 STATE OF FLORIDA r J 1A_ tiNE HOLMAN, CL f �: K OF THE _1 RC j T COURT _ SAINT L „CI _ C JUN . iyt__r: . 1 ^J OR E L, 1612 PAGE 2169 Peron-lei-I:11/14/02 1 5: 50 COUNTY OF PALM BEACH AFFIDAVIT SS: Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap., who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says as follows: 1. That pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June 16, 1984, the Diocese of Palm Beach was established encompassing the counties of Palm Beach and Martin, formerly of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the counties of St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River, formerly of the Diocese of Orlando. 2. That on October 19, 2002, I was formally installed as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 3. That effective October 19, 2002, I am the Bishop of the Diocese ofPalm Beach which embraces the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River in the State of Florida. 4. That pursuant to the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, I have all rights of succession to Reverend James Murtagh, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 5. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, was held by Reverend James Murtagh, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, from March 13,2002 through October 18, 2002. 6. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, is held by The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap., as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of October 19, 2002. Page 1 of 2 OR DOOK 1612 PAGE 2170 A 7. That under penalties ofperjury, I declare that I have examined this certification and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct, and complete. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT. o'-��1 The M st Reverend Sean P. O'Mallqx O.F.M. Cap. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 30t*- of October, 2002, by The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap. (Check One) [ e is personally known to me or [ }He has produced , as identification. JPF/ eg/ JPF224 /DPB- RE- OMALLEY- SUCCESS.AFF NOTARY P !' LIC -STATE OF FLORIDA Print, type or stamp Notary name: Page 2 of 2 MARY M. BARON! •` Notary Public - State of Florida MyComm se onE Expires 2005 Prepared by and Return to: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 • • JOANNE HOLMAN, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT - SAINT LUCIE COUNTY File Number: 2271514 OR BOOK 1799 PAGE 379 Recorded:09 /16/03 11:10 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH AFFIDAVIT SS: Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L., who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says as follows: 1. That pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June 16, 1984, the Diocese of Palm Beach was established encompassing the counties of Palm Beach and Martin, formerly of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the counties of St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River, formerly of the Diocese of Orlando. 2. That on August 28, 2003, I was formally installed as the fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 3. That effective August 28, 2003, I am the Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach which embraces the counties ofPalm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River in the State of Florida. 4. That pursuant to the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, I have all rights of succession to The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap. 5. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, was held by The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap, his successors in office, a corporation sole, from October 19, 2002, through July 23, 2003, and thereafter by Reverend Charles E. Notabartolo, V.G., as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese ofPalm Beach, through August 27, 2003. 6. That under the doctrine ofcorporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese ofPalm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, is held by The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L., as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of August 28, 2003. Page 1 of 2 OR BOOK 1799 PAGE 380 7. That under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this certification and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct, and complete. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT. The MSst Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 2003, by The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L. known to me or [ ]He has produced JPF /eg /14- 103 /JPF - BARBARITO - SUCCESS.AFF eR f of (Check One) } is personally , as identification. • NOT • • 1 PUBLIC -STATE OF FLORIDA Print, type or stamp Notary name: .': MARY M. BARONI • _ Notary Public - State of Florida My Cornm''es;3n FExpirss Jul 15, 2005 "gt? Commission D0041942 Page 2 of 2 Prepared by and Return to: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 1 10 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH AFFIDAVIT SS: f i111IIIIiilleliltl111N1lasison INSTR # 1689999 OR BK 018.13 PG 0021 RECORDED 09/09/2003 11:26:34 AM MARSHA EWING CLERK OF MARTIN COUN -NFY FLORIDA RECORDED BY L Pinera Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L., who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says as follows: 1. That pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June 16, 1984, the Diocese of Palm Beach was established encompassing the counties of Palm Beach and Martin, formerly of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the counties of St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River, formerly of the Diocese of Orlando. 2. That on August 28, 2003, I was formally installed as the fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 3. That effective August 28, 2003, I am the Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach which embraces the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River in the State of Florida. 4. That pursuant to the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, I have all rights of succession to The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap. 5. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties ofPalm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, was held by The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap, his successors in office, a corporation sole, from October 19, 2002, through July 23, 2003, and thereafter by Reverend Charles E. Notabartolo, V. G., as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese ofPalm Beach, through August 27, 2003. 6. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, is held by The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L., as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of August 28, 2003. Page 1 of 2 OR OROR 01813 PG 0022 7. That under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this certification and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct, and complete. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT. The ost Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this A9 of 2003, by The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L. known to me or ]He (Check One) is personally [ ] e has produced as identification. JPF /eg /14 -103 /JPF- BARBARITO - SUCCESS.AFF 1 l! NOT ff� Y PUBLIC -STATE OF FLORIDA Print, • e or stamp Notary name: Page 2 of 2 MARY M. BARON! Notary Public - State of Florida My Ccrtr.i n EvirmJui 15, 20'35 5 ^0r1419t? 1,11 111111 1111111111111111111111 1111111111 1 N Prepared by and Return to: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH AFFIDAVIT SS: 09/24/2003 11:40:25 20030572487 OR BK 15898 PG 096a Palm Beach County, Florida Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L., who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says as follows: 1. That pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June 16, 1984, the Diocese of Palm Beach was established encompassing the counties of Palm Beach and Martin, formerly of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the counties of St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River, formerly of the Diocese of Orlando. 2. That on August 28, 2003, I was formally installed as the fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 3. That effective August 28, 2003, I am the Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach which embraces the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River in the State of Florida. 4. That pursuant to the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, I have all rights of succession to The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap. 5. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, was held by The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap, his successors in office, a corporation sole, from October 19, 2002, through July 23, 2003, and thereafter by Reverend Charles E. Notabartolo, V.G., as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach, through August 27, 2003. 6. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, is held by The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L., as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of August 28, 2003. Page 1 of 2 BOOK 15898 PAGE 0969 Dor 'y H. Wilken, Clerk 7. That under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this certification and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct, and complete. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT ost Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this o' ? of 2003, by The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L. (Check One) [ is personally known to me or [ ]He has produced , as identification. JPF /eg/ 14 -103 /JPF - BARBARITO - SUCCESS.AFF NOT PUBLIC -STATE OF FLORIDA Print, type or stamp Notary name: „gYP "N MARY M. BARON! •1 Notary Public - State of Florida My Co nma son Expires Jul 15, 2005 Commission DD041942 Page 2 of 2 Prepared by and Return to: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 1 10 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 • AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA SS: COUNTY OF PALM BEACH IN THE RECORDS OF JEFFREY K. BARTON CLERK CIRCUIT COURT INDIAN RIVER CO., FLA. Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L., who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says as follows: 1. That pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June 16, 1984, the Diocese of Palm Beach was established encompassing the counties of Palm Beach and Martin, formerly of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the counties of St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River, formerly of the Diocese of Orlando. 2. That on August 28, 2003, I was formally installed as the fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 3. That effective August 28, 2003, I am the Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach which embraces the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River in the State of Florida. 4. That pursuant to the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, I have all rights of succession to The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap. 5. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese ofPalm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, was held by The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap, his successors in office, a corporation sole, from October 19, 2002, through July 23, 2003, and thereafter by Reverend Charles E. Notabartolo, V.G., as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palm Beach, through August 27, 2003. 6. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese of Palm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River, is held by The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L., as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of August 28, 2003. Page 1 of 2 OLOONq 81110 • • 7. That under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this certification and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct, and complete. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT. The t Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this of 2003, by The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L. (Check One) is personally known to me or [ ]He has produced as identification. JPF/eg/1 4-1 03/JP F-BARBARITO - SUCCESS.AFF NOTAiY PUBLIC -STATE OF FLORIDA Print, type or stamp Notary name: uIt l ,,', MAZY M. BARON! •= Notary Public - State of Florida My Comm ;,=•.>s n Expizes Jul 15, 2005 C.nmer:. ar. '`D041942 Page 2 of 2 Prepared by and Return to: J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A. 110 Merrick Way, Suite 3 -B Coral Gables, FL 33134 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY. OF PALM BEACH ) AFFIDAVIT SS: • AO 5 I 0 816E0 Before me, the undersigned authority, Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L., who being duly worn raccording to law, eposes and says as Gerald: M. Y as follows: 1. That pursuant to a Papal Bull dated June 16, 1984, the Diocese of Palm Beach was established encompassing the counties of Palm Beach and Martin, formerly of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the counties of St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River, formerly of the Diocese Orlando. of 2. That on August 28, 2003, I was formally installed as the fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach. 3. That effective August 28, 2003, I am the Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach which embraces the counties ofPalrn Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River in the State of Florida. 4. That pursuant to the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, I have all rights of succession to The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap. 5. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese ofPalm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Ind' River, was held by The Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap, his successors in offic e, a office, a corporation sole, from October 19, 2002, through July 23, 2003, and thereafter by Reverend Charles E. Notabartolo, V. G., as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese ofPalm Beach, through August 2003. gu 27, 6. That under the doctrine of corporation sole, the title to all property in the Diocese ofPalm Beach, which encompasses the counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and In dian River, is held by The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L., as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, his successors in office, a corporation sole, as of August 28, 2003. Page 1 of 2 397109 t"t 05I0IM ;E0733 OXEE HOE 0 RECORD F A 08SEP -8 PM 30 SHARON ROBERT CLERK OF CIRCUIT C 7. That under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this certification and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct, and complete. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NO 4. au,hek....4— e Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 4 9 of 2003, by The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L. (Check One) known to me or [ ]He has produced e is personally as identification. JPF/eg/14- 1 03/JPF-BARBARITO - SUCCESS.AFF NOT PUBLIC-STATE OF FLORIDA Print, type or stamp Notary name: Page 2 of 2 BARONI Notary Public State of Florida MARY M. 'a ,`:` My CO mission Exrin , �5 Cometiseion Dt?g41942 Ju115