The author of Psalm 24 in his hymn commonly used for the procession with the Ark of the Covenant into the sacred temple, asks “Who can ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who can stand in his holy place?” (Ps. 24:3). The Psalmist must have personally witnessed such an impressive procession and was left to wonder how anyone could enter the holy dwelling of God.
Dear brothers and sisters, Election time is already upon us and for those of us who have the privilege to vote, we also have a responsibility. It is an important part of our being “in” the world. Although we are not to be “of” the world’s false values, it is important that we all participate, as many, if not all issues debated today regard the dignity of human life.
Pilgrims from all over south Texas and northern Mexico traveled to see, venerate and touch the relics of St. Padre Pio at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan de Valle on Oct. 9.
Choking back tears, Janie Gonzales described why her husband, Edward Gonzales, who died of liver disease in June of this year, was such a remarkable man.
First, second and third-grade Montessori students from Incarnate Word Academy were given a private tour of Corpus Christi Cathedral by Raul Castillo on Oct. 23. His presentation included the history of the Cathedral and all the details that went into making it such special place in the Diocese of Corpus Christi.
by Alejandra Ochoa, Bishop Garriga Middle Preparatory School
Students at Bishop Garriga Middle Preparatory School learned the effects of bullying as part of Red Ribbon Week on Oct. 30 from a survivor, expert and activist, Jodee Blanco. Blanco told the students her story in a 90-minute presentation at the Kenedy Center.
Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for children, but sometimes hectic for parents and guardians. This Halloween, take a moment to consider basic safety precautions to help make your children's Halloween a safer night of fun.
Belinda Aguilar’s Pre-K 4 completed a stream project using apples at St. Gertrude School in Kingsville on Oct. 19. The purpose of the project was to teach students how to approach, apply and experiment with STREAM to problem solve.
Catholic Life Insurance will help 61 Texas Catholic Schools raise funds during the 12th annual “Catholic Schools Sweepstakes.” Our Lady of Perpetual Help Academy in Corpus Christi and St. Anthony Catholic School in Robstown are schools in the Diocese of Corpus Christi that are participating this year.
Incarnate Word Academy 2019 Paradise Island Gala committee members gathered for their annual kickoff event at the home of IWA parents Sallie and Will Ohmstede on Sept. 27. The event was co-hosted by IWA parent Robbi Atkins.
Incarnate Word Academy seventh and eighth-grade students in Howard Ludlow’s Robotics classes recently participated in the 2018 Coastal Bend Engineering Competition at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi on Oct. 12.
I express my deepest sadness for the needless and tragic loss of life which unfolded this morning at a place of worship in Pittsburgh. May the mercy of God comfort and sustain our Jewish brothers and sisters and the grieving community of Tree of Life Synagogue.
The Office of Youth Ministry made a change in the High School Youth Spectacular format this year. The Youth Spectacular was a weekend retreat instead of a one-day event. From 1983 until 2016, the Youth Spectaculars have been held as a one-day event with games, speakers, fellowship, Mass and prayers at different venues. The Youth Office was challenged to see how to have youth experience a “deeper encounter” with Christ at the Youth Spectaculars. One way this might be able to happen is to offer a weekend retreat format so there is time for youth to process their experience and the talks that are given.
Students at Bishop Garriga Middle Preparatory School held their 5th annual cancer walk on Oct. 12 to raise funds to donate to the American Cancer Association. The 1K walk around the campus was not only to raise funds but to raise awareness. This year’s theme was “Punch Out Cancer!"
To the People of God in the Diocese of Corpus Christi: I am joining with my brother bishops in Texas, in response to the division and suffering caused by abuse, in a mutual call to action. You will find in the attached announcement a decision by the bishops of Texas to release the names of clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors.
Parents, teachers and students from St. Elizabeth School in Alice held their annual STREAM Fair on the night of Oct. 4. The theme entitled, "Night Out With Noah," including designing a boat; making a rainbow, while learning about density; constructing rain sticks; and using technology to research animal facts.
On a mild Saturday evening in September, at the South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, some eight couples (one celebrating an anniversary) gathered for a light dinner and the opportunity to explore their marriages more deeply through the unique lens of the Schoenstatt Marriage Camino.
KLUX 89.5HD recently hired a new on-air morning personality Jesse De Leon who feels right at home behind the microphone. The Harlingen native and University of Texas graduate first got on the air in 1989 at KRIX-FM and KRGE-FM in McAllen before making the move to Corpus Christi where he was on the air at KMXR-FM from 1992 until 2011.
Abigail Alaniz says she has learned more about her own children, Zuri and Izel, by going through the Parents As Teachers (PAT) program offered by Catholic Charities Family Outreach. Alaniz joined several other parents and children to learn skills while playing at the PAT Group Connector on Aug. 22.
by Sister Michelle Marie Kuntscher, IWBS Contributor
Sister Rosa Maria Ortiz, Sister of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament of Corpus Christi, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her religious profession this year.