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The Holy Father, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, has called for an Extraordinary Year of Mercy. It is extraordinary because it is out of sync with the normal 25-five year intervals for holy years, but also because of the EXTRA-ordinary theme of Mercy. We hear the word mercy in the first part of our Liturgy repeated many, many times. "Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy." "May almighty God have mercy on us."

When David Jimenez injured his back three years ago, his life changed in an instant. “I’m disabled now and unable to work,” the Robstown native said. “Things have been extremely tough for me and my family since, but I thank God for St. Anthony’s Social Services. They have been a lifesaver for us.”

Like many cathedrals and basilicas throughout the world, the Corpus Christi Cathedral has smaller chapels within its walls. In the case of the Corpus Christi Cathedral, one chapel is located in the basement floor of the Cathedral and is a place for daily celebration of the Mass. A second chapel, located in a special place added to the main cathedral, is available only for quiet meditation and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Both were added to the Cathedral in the 1980s.

Sister Annette Wagner was elected superior general of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament in Corpus Christi and will begin her four-year term after installation on Friday, June 10. Also elected to the congregation’s leadership team for the term 2016-20 are Sister Maria Irma Gonzalez, councilor and assistant general, and councilors Sister Colette Brehony, Sister Barbara Netek and Sister Marilyn Grace Springs.

God is calling you to be a missionary. He is calling you to leave behind what may be familiar to you and boldly proclaim the Gospel to everyone you meet.

Some 300 representatives of parishes from throughout the Diocese of Corpus Christi gathered at the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall at St. Thomas the Apostle on Thursday, Jan. 28, to learn about "Mercy through Stewardship." Four speakers with national renown addressed topics from the Spirituality of Stewardship to "Living Everyday Stewardship" at the daylong retreat.

The one liners came out with machine gun rapidity, but the point was clear: discipline done by loving parents in a loving family does not lead to dysfunctional adults. Ray Guarendi, Ph.D. told parents at the Selena Auditorium on Saturday, Jan. 9, that most of what they hear about child rearing from experts—with letters after their names—is “nonsense”; it is psychological theory based on surveys and not on studies.

Hay muchos católicos, pero dentro de los católicos hay católicos malos y católicos buenos, dijo Jesse Romero en su discurso "Cómo ser un buen católico, 12 Principios" que presento en la conferencia anual de ministerios de la diócesis de Corpus Christi. Como católicos estamos llamados a la santidad, y para lograrla hay varios pasos para llegar al cielo, Romero dijo.

Dentro del círculo de Conferencias Ministeriales ofrecidas por la Diócesis de Corpus Christi en enero, el señor Jesse Romero presento una disertación en español en titulada, "Los cuatro pilares del matrimonio católico." Romero dijo que los cuatro pilares son, ser libre, fiel, fecundo y permanente.

Both the number of abortions and the rate of abortion is dropping, according to figures released in the third annual “State of Abortion in America” report issued by the National Right to Life Committee.

Jesus said, “Knock and the door will be opened to you.” During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Catholics the world over have been given the graced opportunity to do just that. One of the ways we can take advantage of this year is to take part in a pilgrimage. Some people may be able to travel to various sacred sites such as the Holy Land or to Rome. However, others may not be able to. Below are some suggestions for making a local pilgrimage.

National Catholic Schools Week 2016 will be observed in the Diocese of Corpus Christi and dioceses around the country Jan. 31 – Feb. 6. This year’s theme, “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service,” focuses on the important faith building, academic and societal contributions provided by a Catholic education.

A special A Lenten Mission, entitled "Desiring Heaven: The Crown and The Cross," will be available to all who want to attend on Sunday-Thursday, Feb. 21- 25 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish (603 E. Fifth St.) in Alice.

St. John Paul II High School students joined thousands of pro-life advocates, from different backgrounds, religious views, and ethnicities in the much anticipated, annual Texas Rally for Life on Jan. 23. Pro-life supporters chanted, “We are pro-life!” as they walked the streets of downtown Austin and ended their march on the front grounds of the state capitol.

Parishioners at Immaculate Conception Parish in Taft are ecstatic at the news that Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed José Luis Sánchez del Río, thus paving the way for his canonization. Pope Francis signed the decree for Blessed José Luis' on cause Jan. 21.

St. John Paul II High School seniors wanted to make it known that they appreciate the value of life. So what did they do? Using the skills they learned in kindergarten, a group of seniors decided to write messages of hope, love and life in colored chalk on the campus’ sidewalks.

On Jan. 21, The Ark Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter for Youth in Calallen has reached the milestone of serving 3,000 abused, neglected and displaced children and youth. The nonprofit organization provides everything required for the well being of newborns as young as 1-day old to teenagers that are 17-years-old.

Pope Francis will visit Sweden in October to participate in an ecumenical service and the beginning of a year of activities to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.

Bishop Emeritus Edmond Carmody celebrated a Mass of for Life at the Corpus Christi Cathedral on Thursday, June 21, to pray for the protection of the unborn and for all who work in the pro-life movement, especially those attending the Catholic Pro-Life Day in Austin and the March for Life in Washington. Bishop Carmody said the millions for unborn babies are martyred because of secularism.