Sacred Heart Parish in Mathis celebrated couples married 25 years and more. Pictured above with Bishop Emeritus Edmond Carmody is Luis and Terri Salazar who have been married 28 years.
In Preparation of the Centennial Jubilee of the Diocese of Corpus Christi a special Mass for couples married 25 years or more was held during Advent at Sacred Heart Church in Mathis, Texas on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011. The Mass was celebrated by Bishop Emeritus Edmond Carmody and concelebrated by Rev. James Puthenparambil. During the Mass the couples renewed their marriage committment. The couples felt a recommitment to their marriage. Bishop Carmody gave each couple a personal blessing. A reception followed the Mass at the parish hall.