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CHRISTUS Spohn Health System publicly announced the beginning of a new chapter in its legacy of delivering health care services to the entire South Texas region.  

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are inviting all single, Catholic women ages 18-42 to join Sister Jessica Vitente, SP, on Jan. 7, and Sister Arrianne Whittaker, SP, on Jan. 14, 2022, for these virtual mini-retreats dubbed “Hail Mary Full of Grace, Come Meet a Sister Face-to-Face.”

Children whose parent is incarcerated received a Christmas gift with a message of love at a private drive-thru event held at Christ the King Church on Dec. 16. 

Bishop Michael Mulvey celebrated the annual Christmas Mass for over 120 inmates at the McConnell Unit Prison in Beeville on Dec. 20. Inmates provided music, served as lectors and altar servers. They also provided simultaneous translation for those who wanted to listen in Spanish. 

The Homeless Sunrise Memorial Service honored 41 members of our homeless community who passed away this past year. Staff from the Diocese of Corpus Christi’s Office of Social Ministry and Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi’s Mother Teresa Shelter were among some 60 people who attended the event at Sherrill Veteran’s Memorial Park off Shoreline Drive, Dec. 17.

Persons with disabilities and their families were treated to a drive-through Christmas with well-wishers dressed as elves, a Grinch, Mickey and Minnie, Santa and various other Christmas characters and a nativity at the center of the event.

Cada año, la Diócesis de Corpus Christi coordina con el Sargento de las Cárceles del Condado  Nueces, Robert Leal, la posibilidad de enriquecer la vida espiritual de los presos, dándoles la oportunidad de obtener confesiones, Misa y bendiciones navideñas a hombres y mujeres que están encarcelados durante la temporada Navideña.

Los matachines, una banda de mariachis, guadalupanas y feligreses celebraron su devoción y amor por Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe con misa, baile, música y comida el 12 de diciembre en la parroquia del Sagrado Corazón en Corpus Christi.

El tercer domingo de Adviento y el reconocimiento de La fiesta en honor a La Santísima Virgen de Guadalupe llenaron la Catedral de Corpus Christi de fieles de sonidos de Mariachi y de perfume de rosas.

Every year the Diocese of Corpus Christi coordinates with Nueces County Jails’ Sgt. Robert Leal to bring confessions, Mass and Christmas blessings to men and women who have been incarcerated during the holidays. 

Incarnate Word Academy hosted the first-ever Angel Lights event on Dec. 9 at the Elementary Level Pavilion.

The matachines, a mariachi band, Guadalupanas and parishioners celebrated their devotion and love for Our Lady of Guadalupe with Mass, dance, music and food on Dec. 12 at Sacred Heart Parish in Corpus Christi. 

In the early afternoon hours of Sunday, Dec. 12 a fire was reported at the historic family home of Fannie Bluntzer Nason, on the Spirit Center property. The status of the home is thought to be a total loss, but further evaluation of the property is scheduled to be done by officials in the coming days.

Ever since he was a young boy, Father Richard Gutierrez, parochial vicar for Corpus Christi Cathedral, had been fascinated by Mass. As a young man, he began to fall in love with God and God’s people. “Whenever I went to Mass, it was almost like I was saying, ‘I love you,’ not saying the words, but it was a feeling, an emotion – something special, something I just didn’t have the words for.”

Our Lady of the Rosary played a pivotal role in my life – I would not be here today without her intercession. I was once dead, and now I am alive. My story is a story of all of us, and a common thread that runs in all our lives – is God’s unrelenting pursuit of us,” said Sister Mary Aloysius Kim from the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity.

Jaime Reyna, diocesan director for the Office of Family Life, was invited to attend the "Ministry to Men Workshop" hosted by the Office of Family Evangelization from the Diocese of Victoria on Dec. 4. Bishop Brendan J. Cahill greeted the sixty men and four priests who attended.

Locally, we have youth and young adult groups that lead and encourage teens to follow Christ. At St. John Paul II High School (JPII) in Corpus Christi, the Night of Worship has begun to gather more and more high school students, their families and the community. The night highlights prayer and adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. 

Existe una tradición en Roma durante la temporada navideña, en donde la gente acostumbra  hacer un recorrido, una  “peregrinación” y visitar las parroquias locales de la ciudad, para ver las diversas escenas del nacimiento del niño Dios o  belenes. Muchos de ellos tienen un elaborado diorama con luces parpadeantes, figuras animadas, complementados con arcos y columnas antiguas que parecen desmoronarse y le dan un sabor romano único. Se destacan muy especialmente, los pastores con sus ovejas porque ellos fueron los primeros en acudir a adorar al Señor en Belén. Ya sea que contemplemos el belén más sencillo o el más elaborado esta Navidad, nos invita a hacer un viaje con los pastores.

Fifth graders from St. Pius X School went to see the Blessed Mother exhibit at the Mary and Jeff Bell Library on Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) campus on Dec. 3. Artist, Avery Rodriguez, displayed 21 porcelain vases of Mary and Jesus as part of her Bachelor of Fine Arts art show.

If you want to shop for a cause and give a gift made with love, visit Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi at Oliver Ct. Many items from the Charity Christmas Market are still available for sale.