Bishop Michael Mulvey closed the Diocesan Phase of the Synod at Mass on Ascension Sunday, May 29. During his homily, the bishop thanked all who participated in the synodal listening sessions throughout the diocese.

As one of the biggest Catholic voices on Twitter (over 57,000 followers), Father Schneider is open about his love for Jesus and his experience with autism, but recognizes that for many, an autistic mind can make the faith seem inaccessible.

On July 24, the church will celebrate the second annual World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly. As July 24 approaches, let’s be creative in finding ways to honor the elders in our lives. Let’s show them we are grateful for their unconditional love and all they have given us. Let’s help our elders to appreciate the many ways in which they still bear fruit!

After multiple mass shootings in recent weeks, four bishop chairmen joined in a letter to Congress expressing their grief over these incomprehensible tragedies. Their letter calls on members of Congress to, “unite in our humanity to stop the massacres of innocent lives.”   

Bishop Michael Mulvey’s 2021-2022 “Appeal for Families” has helped about 70 families, 16 food pantries and five Catholic Charities offices in the Diocese of Corpus Christi since it was launched between March and April last year.

Parishioners from Holy Family Parish participated in the “Parish Service Project” in anticipation of the Feast of Corpus Christi and the diocesan Eucharistic Congress 2022 on June 16. They served breakfast and distributed “Blessing Bags” to clients from the Mother Teresa Shelter.

The Diocesan Office for Consecrated Life and Vocations for Women sponsored "What are You Looking for: Come and See," a one-day discernment retreat held at Mount Tabor Convent on May 21. For the 13 sisters and one novice represented it was a day of reflection. “When does discernment begin,” asked Sister Judith Saenz during her talk. “I love the quote from the Book of Jeremiah that God has already called us even from our mother’s womb.”