Mass celebrates cultural diversity

The Diocese of Corpus Christi celebrated its annual Mass for the Evangelization of Cultures in Corpus Christi Cathedral on Jan. 17. Bishop Michael Mulvey was the main celebrant and was joined by other priests from the diocese, including Father Rogel “Ogie” Rosalinas, SOLT who was also the guest homilist.

A rosary and a procession of flags preceded the Mass.

The general intercessions were delivered in Malayalam (a language spoken in India), Italian, Spanish, American Sign Language, Tagalog (a language spoken in the Philippines) and Igbo (a language spoken in Nigeria).

The Corpus Christi Cathedral Choir provided the liturgical music, sung in English, Tagalog, Spanish and Italian.