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Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey traveled to St. Anthony in Violet on Sept. 20 to celebrate a Mass for the intention of rain and in Thanksgiving for the harvest. This year’s harvest has been a hard one for area farmers due to a lack of rain.

For the 11th year the international relay run of the Antorcha Guadalupana passed through the Diocese of Corpus Christi and stopped at Holy Family Church located at 3157 MacArthur, on Oct. 30 arriving for a Mass at 7 p.m.

La corrida internacional de la Antorcha Guadalupana, en su 11 año, pasara a través de la Diócesis de Corpus Christi, con una parada en la Iglesia Sagrada Familia ubicada en 3157 MacArthur, el 30 de octubre para una misa a las 7 pm. Los corredores llegarán a las 5:30 pm.

No es difícil encontrar imágenes de santos en Tijuana. Pero, hay un imagen, en particular, que es un retrato excepcional, doble maravilloso.

On Sept. 20, The Cardinal Newman Society named Blessed John Paul II High School in Corpus Christi as one of the seven schools recognized for its excellence in Catholic Identity. “This honor is a reflection of our dedicated faculty who continue to instill high morals and values to each student at Blessed John Paul II High School,” school principal Perry LeGrange said.

On Sept. 19, the Texas Catholic Conference (TCC) gathered bishops and diocesan staff from across the state to provide an overview of the bishops' legislative agenda and begin developing strategies for the upcoming 83rd Regular Legislature, which convenes in January. Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey and six department heads from the Diocese of Corpus Christi took part.

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) -- Defending traditional marriage is not an expression of backward thinking, Pope Benedict XVI said, but of values essential to the future of humanity.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Even before the recent turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa–including attacks on U.S. embassies and the killing of an American ambassador–the region was experiencing increasing hostilities and tensions involving religion.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Incarnate Word Academy observed Dr. Hector P. Garcia Day with a Mass on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 8:30 a.m., to honor his life and his contributions to the Corpus Christi area and the U.S.

BEIRUT (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Lebanon Sept. 14, saying that he came "as a pilgrim of peace, as a friend of God and as a friend of men."

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – There will be no sleeping-in this weekend for some students at Incarnate Word Academy High School. About 35 students will be painting fences and tending to the landscape at Central Catholic Elementary School on Saturday at 7:30 a.m.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Incarnate Word Academy Booster Club is hosting a golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 15, at the North Shore Country Club in Portland.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican firmly condemned the recent attack against a U.S. consulate in Libya, which led to the death of a U.S. ambassador, three U.S. personnel and at least 10 Libyans.

WASHINGTON D.C. (CNA/EWTN News) - Arts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., announced that it is filing a lawsuit against the federal government over a mandate requiring it provide coverage of early-abortion drugs to employees.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Incarnate Word Academy held special commemorations across its campus to honor those lives lost and those lives that were forever changed by the tragedies of 9/11. This historical event of our nation holds additional special significance for the IWA community, since Sept. 11 is also the anniversary of the death of the foundress of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament order, the Venerable Jeanne Chezard de Matel.

Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi Immigration & Refugee Services is hosting a community meeting with representatives from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) to address questions about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals as well as other immigration issues and appointment information. Brief consultations will also be available.

The Texas Catholic Bishops’ Conference has launched a revamped Web site, www.TXcatholic.org, to educate and encourage Catholics to raise their voices on central issues of the Catholic faith that affect the marginalized and vulnerable.

VATICAN CITY, (VIS) - At the end of his general audience on Sept. 12, the Holy Father spoke of his forthcoming apostolic trip to Lebanon, where he is due to sign the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation of the Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Portland had a men’s ACTS retreat on September 8 - 9. Msgr. Mark Chamberlain served as spiritual director.