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In the fifth video of his Lenten video retreat titled ‘Growing in Grace: Lenten Reflections With Bishop Mulvey’, Bishop Mulvey walks with us about why we forgive.

Mass celebrating the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord was held at Our Lady of Corpus Christi Chapel.

The start of Girl Scout Week was celebrated with Girl Scout Sunday, on March 12 at the Corpus Christi Cathedral.

On the 4th Sunday of Lent, Bishop Mulvey discusses the Word of God. There can be no Christian life without the Word of God. Jesus is not only present in the Eucharist, but he is also alive in the Word of God.

St. Patrick Catholic School in the Diocese of Corpus Christi has started a new program called Student Lifesavers which is empowering students to utilize their knowledge in service to others, and in some cases, possibly even save lives.

In the third reflection of Bishop Mulvey's Growing in Grace Lenten series, he discusses the importance of almsgiving. Almsgiving is to love one another. To give ourselves to another. To give of ourselves. It basically means “to love.” To love another. The greatest almsgiving was when Jesus gave himself to us on the cross.

Seminarians Luis Lozano, Jr. and Javier Ebertowski share personal accounts from their seminarian formations and why they believe youth are the hope and future of the Church.

Facebook page HOLDENSTRONG shares the roller coaster story of a family and a community deeply rooted in their faith. Through the writings of Blaine and Cortney Weaver, friends and family, the Facebook page created for their son tells their story of enduring faith. Spanning six months, it reveals their journey through what began as perhaps the darkest night of their lives.

Often, we tend to view the season of Lent as a time to give up something we enjoy. While the practice of self-denial is indeed important, too often, we tend to focus on what we are giving up and lose sight of what that sacrifice will mean for us as spiritual people.

On Sunday, February 26, 138 catechumens were present for the RCIA Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion at the Corpus Christi Cathedral. These catechumens were accompanied by their godparents and sponsors who have provided guidance and support as they continue their journey to become Catholic. The Rite of Election is an essential part of the initiation process.

Persons with disabilities and their family members not only participated in Mass at Catholic Charities with Bishop Emeritus Edmond Carmody, but it was a fun-filled day featuring crafts, lunch and other fun activities.

On this Second Sunday of Lent, Bishop Michael Mulvey continues his Lenten video retreat entitled Growing in Grace. This week, Bishop Mulvey discusses the importance of prayer and how it not only connects us with God, but it also helps us to better understand ourselves.

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

In the first video of his Lenten video retreat titled ‘Growing in Grace: Lenten Reflections With Bishop Mulvey’, Bishop Mulvey walks with us to better understand fasting and put into practice. Fasting must begin he says “with knowing ourselves better.”

In early 1973, 23 men gathered at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish to establish the Knights of Columbus Council. These grandfathers, fathers, neighbors, and friends came to be known as San Patricio Council #6413 and welcomed men from other parishes to join them.

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the 40-day liturgical season of Lent. It is a time of penance and preparation for the commemoration of the passion and death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday and his ultimate resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Bishop Michael Mulvey celebrated the Silver and Gold Anniversary Mass on Feb. 12 at Corpus Christi Cathedral. Twenty-nine couples celebrated their silver anniversary, and 60 commemorated their golden anniversary. Additionally, three couples have been married for 60 years, and one took their vows 65 years ago.

Welcome new chancery employees: Norma Castaneda is the new Curriculum Coordinator in the Office of Catholic Schools, and Rachel Lozano is the new Accounts, Payable Clerk

Año con año la comunidad parroquial de Nuestra Señora de San Juan de los Lagos Madre de la Iglesia, celebra la tradicional fiesta del cambio de vestido de la Virgen en el día de la Candelaria; es una fiesta donde se conjugan una serie de tradiciones, muchas de ellas provenientes de los primeros misioneros españoles adaptadas a las festividades de los pueblos indígenas para su evangelización.

Father Simon Brzozowski, a priest with the Missionaries of the Holy Family (MSF), passed away on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at Padua Place in San Antonio.  He was 99 years old.