The Vatican said Wednesday evening that Pope Francis is out of surgery and that the abdominal operation he underwent “took place without complications.”
Sacred Heart School in Rockport offers a special reward for students who choose to read selected books and take Accelerated Reading tests to earn points. This May, some students chose to give their points toward buying pizzas to donate to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Father Eric Hernandez, CSP, who was ordained on May 20 in the Church of Saint Paul the Apostle, New York, celebrated his first Mass as a priest at Holy Family Parish.
This year marks the 759th celebration of the Feast of Corpus Christi (Latin for “Body of Christ”) – also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Everyone is invited to join the procession and prayers this Thursday, beginning with 12:05 Mass at the Corpus Christi Cathedral and culminating with the procession at 6 pm, starting in front of the Cathedral.
On Saturday, May 26, 2023, the 52 seniors of John Paul II Catholic High School were assembled in the front rows of Corpus Christi Cathedral in full graduation regalia. Bishop Michael Mulvey presided over the mass alongside his predecessor Bishop Carmody, and his sermon, directed at the graduates, focused on reminding them of St. Pope John Paul II’s famous phrase, “Be not afraid.”
50 students graduated on Friday afternoon from Incarnate Word Academy High School with a graduation mass celebrated by Bishop Michael Mulvey at Corpus Christi Cathderal.
More than 70 media professionals gathered at the HEB House on Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, for a reception on World Communications Day, hosted by Bishop Michael Mulvey,
Many mourn his passing, and his friend Msgr. Roger Smith, pastor at St. Patrick’s Church, sums it up: “Monsignor Shirley was a best friend known by many for his kind soul and giving heart. He was just a genuine, generous person.”
We mourn the loss of Rev. Msgr. Richard J. Shirley, PA VE (August 14, 1941 – May 22, 2023) who passed away last night in his home at 81. His merits and areas of service are too numerous to name. His life and contributions to the Church and society testify to his love of Christ. An official obituary will follow, and his funeral arrangements are pending.
Jeff Allen, known for his "clean" comedy, will perform at Selena Auditorium on June 1 that will benefit Catholic Charities and Mother Teresa Shelter in Corpus Christi.
The Office of Vocations held a Parish Vocation Ministry Training to educate parishioners on the importance of encouraging vocations in their parish communities.
The recent Priest Administrative Day offered priests and Chancery employees to share fellowship, ideas, and information that will help to better serve the people of the Diocese of Corpus Christi.