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The Diocese of Corpus Christi celebrated World Day of Consecrated Life with Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael Mulvey at Corpus Christi Cathedral on Feb. 5. During the Mass, those in consecrated life renewed their commitment, and jubilarians celebrating anniversaries ranging in length from 25-75 years were acknowledged with gratitude.

To provide immediate relief to the families that suffered catastrophic loss due to the earthquake that shook Turkey and Syria Monday morning, The Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States has opened the Earthquake Aid for Turkey and Syria Fund.

Each year, on Feb. 8, the Catholic Church around the world marks the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking.

First-year students from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Newman Center, Nya Hernandez and Therese Armstrong, together with sophomore, Isabela Esquivel, boarded the bus from St. John Paul II High School to join 40 youth, young adults and the SOLT sisters, heading to Austin for the Texas Rally for Life on Jan. 28. They had decided to participate after seeing the diocesan Instagram post about it.

Pilgrims from the Diocese of Corpus Christi marched from Colorado Street to the South Steps of the Texas State Capitol in Austin. They gathered with individuals from dioceses across the state of Texas to listen to pro-Life speakers, Governor Greg Abbott, Claire Culwell, Ryan Bomberger and others who spoke at the rally. They came in solidarity to give witness that Texas respects all life.

Bishop Garriga Middle Preparatory School has implemented the theme, “Random Acts of Kindness,” from Jan.-May 2023.

Bishop Michael Mulvey hired Misty Smith as the new Chief Financial Officer for the Diocese of Corpus Christi effective Feb. 1.

To celebrate 100 Days of School on Jan. 28, students from Our Lady of Perpetual Help spent part of the cloudy and cold Saturday morning in service to the community. 

Mrs. Liz Collis, director and cook of the cafeteria at Sacred Heart School in Rockport, received a letter from the Texas Department of Agriculture congratulating her on her success in the 2022 Farm Fresh Challenge of her National School Lunch and Breakfast Program (NSLP). 

Ss. Cyril and Methodius School elementary students paired with early childhood students and read to them on Jan. 31.

On Jan. 26, NCEA staff and representatives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and students and educators from Catholic schools gathered on Capitol Hill to advocate for school choice. 

Sister Maureen Abbott died on Jan. 26 in Providence Health Care, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was born Jan. 23, 1939, in Buffalo, NY, to Francis and Winifred McCarrick Abbott and was baptized Maureen Frances.

Second through fifth-grade students from Sacred Heart School in Rockport competed against each other in 10 rounds of a Spelling Bee on Jan. 31.

Sister Michelle Marie baptized Elizabeth Ann, was born Nov. 14, 1942, to Frank John Kuntscher and Margaret Marie Remlinger Kuntscher in Riviera, Texas. Her early education took place at Our Lady of Consolation School in Vattman, staffed by Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament.

Lisa McKelvey, the new director of the Office of Stewardship for the Diocese of Corpus Christi, welcomed attendees and introduced herself, outlining the purpose for restarting the Bishop’s Guild to 75 people who attended the reception and greeting at St. John Paul II Cafetorium on Jan. 26.

Over 800 people have registered for the 7th Annual St. Elizabeth Catholic School 5K Glow Run on Friday, March 3, at 7 p.m. at the Alice Municipal Golf Course. The annual run holds a standing record as the largest 5K in Alice.

For the good of the People of God, the Most Rev. Wm. Michael Mulvey has made the following assignments:

Over 60 catechetical leaders and Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) attended a training hosted by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis on Jan. 21 at the Pax Christi Liturgical Retreat Center. The training was specifically designed to give a concise and clear summary and overview of the RCIA process. 

Sister Maria Elizabeth Brehony, baptized Maria Elizabeth, was born in County Sligo, Ireland, on April 16, 1935, the daughter of John Brehony and Catherine Anne McDonagh Brehony. Religion was always part of the rhythm of her home.

On Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, Wreaths Across America will honor the American heroes known as “The Four Chaplains” with a special live event at 12 p.m. CST.