News from the Diocese

Sister Maria Luisa Peña, 87, of Kingsville passed away July 31 in Kingsville, Texas. She was born on Aug. 25, 1934, in Robstown to Isidoro and Concepcion Peña.

The Diocese of Corpus Christi Office of Multicultural Ministry is holding several meetings inviting everyone to be part of the planning of our diocesan celebration for World Day for Migrants and Refugees (WDMR). 

Parishioners at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Portland welcomed Bishop Michael Mulvey as he celebrated Mass and blessed the newly renovated Perpetual Adoration Chapel on July 16. “It was a special day for our parish community because not only were we celebrating the 30th anniversary and rededication of our Perpetual Adoration Chapel,” said Norma Ochoa, a parishioner at Our Lady of Mount Carmel said. “It was also the Feast Day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel,” 

The Diocese of Corpus Christi welcomes new employees for the following positions: Katia Uriarte, Director of Communications and Public Relations Office of Communications; Jesse De Leon, Assistant Director of Communications and Public Relations Office of Communications; Sister Mary Claire Strasser, Director of Consecrated Life & Women's Vocations Office of Consecrated Life; Jesus Zambrana, new Campus Minister Beeville Newman Center.

Volunteer educators from throughout the Diocese gathered recently at St. Philip the Apostle Church for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for a Level I Part One formation course in preparation for the new school year. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a unique approach to the religious formation of children, which assists the child in encountering God and nurtures their budding relationship.