VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI expressed his concern for everyone affected by Hurricane Sandy and encouraged all those working to rebuild from the disaster.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (CNS) -- Death does not mean the end. "Life is changed, not ended," Father Gregory Labus, coordinator of the Office of Liturgy and Worship for the Diocese of Brownsville, said.
For more than a year, the U.S. bishops have been sounding the alarm about what they see as serious threats to religious freedom in this country. At both the state and the federal level, there have been a series of legislative and court actions that are cause for grave concern: The restriction of the church in terms of ministering to undocumented workers and the requirement that Catholic adoption agencies give children to same-sex or unmarried couples are but two examples.
Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey celebrated the second annual "White Mass," honoring medical professionals from within the Diocese of Corpus Christi on Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Corpus Christi Cathedral.
Proclaiming seven new saints -- including St. Kateri Tekakwitha and St. Marianne Cope from North America -- Pope Benedict XVI said they are examples to the world of total dedication to Christ and tireless service to others.
he Incarnate Word Academy High School boys’ cross-country team won first place, and the girls’ took third place at the TAPPS State Championship in Waco on Saturday, Oct. 20.
St. Pius X Catholic Church in Corpus Christi will bring the movie “Restless Heart: The Confessions of Augustine” to Century 16 Theater on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. The movie is for one night and one showtime only. Only 400 tickets will be sold.
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A papal delegation of bishops, including Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, will travel to the capital of war-torn Syria in late October to show solidarity with victims and encourage peace negotiations.
ROSEMONT, Ill. (CNS) -- Parishes, parish life and lay leadership were the focus of the Canon Law Society of America's 74th annual convention in Rosemont.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (CNA) - The story of a Mississippi death row inmate who admitted his guilt and converted to the Catholic faith after seeing apparitions of the Virgin Mary has come to the stage in a play that premiered in California last month.
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Adult converts to Catholicism regularly cite three things about Catholicism that they find attractive: the sacrament of confession, the pope and devotion to Mary, said New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan.
In observance of National Bullying Prevention Month Incarnate Word Academy will host an event to help students understand the different forms of bullying and how to prevent it. Richard Guerry, executive director of the award-winning Institute for Responsible Online and Cell-Phone Communication will talk with students about appropriate digital behavior and how to develop safe and responsible habits when online and using cell phones.
Liberty Institute announced the launch of “Texas Values,” a new Texas-focused effort, dedicated to the preservation of Texas’ most precious values--faith, family and freedom. Jonathan Saenz, an attorney and legislative director for Liberty Institute since 2005, will serve as president.
by Sarah Delaney and Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In a gesture recalling how the Second Vatican Council sought to enhance the connection between the church and the world, Pope Benedict XVI handed out copies of the council's messages for laypeople in various walks of life.
Catholic Life Insurance is now accepting applications for the Rev. Msgr. Larry J. Droll Scholarship for Catholic Laity. The renewable $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to two candidates in need of tuition assistance for additional education who serve or want to serve his or her parish as an Administrator, Youth Minister, Parish Coordinator or other role.
Kevin James, who played Doug Heffernan for nine seasons on the CBS sitcom and has since branched out into movies, has no problem talking about his values and how it affects his career.
Public safety employees from throughout the Dioceses of Corpus Christi were recognized for service to their communities and parishes at the 11th Annual Blue Mass and Awards Dinner on Sept. 22 at Sacred Heart Parish in Mathis.
Officials from Texas A&M University-Kingsville, the Diocese of Corpus Christi and the Newman Student Housing Fund broke Oct. 3 for the new St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center and Chapel as well as a new 278-bed housing complex on property adjacent to the university campus.
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