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ASUNCION (ACI) - Ocho niños del área de Oncología del Instituto de Previsión Social (IPS) en Asunción, Paraguay, recibieron con inmensa alegría los sacramentos de la Primera Comunión y Confirmación, demostrando así que a pesar de la enfermedad, el dolor y el duelo “el amor de Dios se manifiesta en la sonrisa de cada uno de ellos”.

Charlie Gard, el bebé de 11 meses que padecía de una rara enfermedad, falleció este viernes luego de haber sido transferido a un hospicio para niños. El pequeño Charlie, que iba a cumplir un año el próximo viernes, sufría del síndrome de agotamiento mitocondrial, una rara enfermedad genética que causa debilidad muscular progresiva y puede provocar la muerte en el primer año de vida.

Several of us with the Incarnate Word Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament are in the planning stages of hosting a vocation retreat. I, for one, would covet your prayers to help us prepare for the retreat as well as prayers during time the young ladies are with us. So mark your calendars for the first weekend in August, Aug. 4-6. And just by coincidence, this is the same weekend that you will be enjoying tax freedom on many of your purchases. How’s that for a memory marker?

The Catholic bishops of Texas expressed disappointment in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s movement to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, forcing 117,000 young people to be deported from the United States.

A pilgrim image of Our Lady of Fatima, personally blessed by Pope Francis for the North American Continent, is visiting five churches in the Diocese of Corpus Christi, July 27-31. It will be at Holy Family in Corpus Christi on July 27; St. Martin of Tours in Kingsville on July 28; St. Anthony in Robstown on July 29; Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Corpus Christi on July 30; and Immaculate Conception in Gregory) on July 31.

Erin Merryn was brutally raped by her adult neighbor at six-years-old. At age 13 she decided to become “a voice of the voiceless.” Merryn will tell her story at the 18th annual Ark Gala on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds in Robstown.

Parishioners from St. Joseph Church and members of the Helpers of God's Precious Infants exceeded their goal by making over 150 scapulars for those who enrolled to receive scapulars during July 16 Masses held at St. Joseph Church on the feast day of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.

Our Lady of Guadalupe in Alice is sponsoring its 2nd Annual 5k Run/Walk in on Aug. 12, starting at 8 a.m. at Anderson Park. The run raises funds for the Teens, Women and Men F.L.A.M.E. retreats held throughout the year.

“The ball moved. I have to call a stroke on myself.” “Only you and me seen it, and I won’t tell a soul. I promise nobody will know.” “I will, Hardy. So will you.” The scene is from The Legend of Bagger Vance. And it is at this point Rannulph Junuh shows how much his defeated war hero drunk wound had healed. He was now a man of integrity and strength. He went on to finish the game with an impossible play and the exhibition game ends with a three-way tie. And in the process he sets an example for his young caddie, Hardy Greaves.

The HUD Approved Housing Counseling Department of Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, American Bank and Mortgage Financial Services are teaming up to host the Dare to Own the Dream, Beat the Odds… Homeownership Fair on Saturday, July 22 at Catholic Charities, located at 615 Oliver Ct. from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Door prizes will be given away throughout the day.

Here are three books (in no particular order) that I recommend for 2017. All are excellent and none require specialized knowledge or expertise.

Last month’s article told the story of how the Order of Deacon was restored as a permanent order in the Latin Church hierarchy. This article explores the changes that have taken place during the 50 years and all that had to be done once the Vatican Council voted to restore the Permanent Diaconate in Lumen Gentium.

In 1544, Father Andres de Olmos, a Franciscan, first evangelized in Texas. St. Augustine, Florida founded in 1565 first Catholic community. Santa Fe was founded in 1610. Maryland founded in 1634; was the center of Catholic presence. By 1765, 20,000 Catholics lived in Maryland. However, Maryland became an English royal colony in 1689.

The Diocese of Corpus Christi celebrated its third annual Evangelii Gaudium recognition on Wednesday, June 7, at the Corpus Christi Cathedral. The event recognizes men and women in the diocese who exemplify the Joy of the Gospel.

Roxanne, not her real name, was diagnosed with cancer late last year. She had been struggling with the harsh treatments for her cancer, along with raising two small children. Two months ago, she decided to leave her abusive husband, with her children in tow. Her name has been changed to protect her and her children.

Sister Eileen Mary Doherty, SOLT grew up in “a simple, yet faith-filled family.” Born on Feb. 4, 1953, Sister Eileen is the 10th child born to Patrick and Mary Doherty of the Bronx, New York Everything the family did focused on family and faith, Sister Eileen said.

La parroquia de la Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) en Corpus Christi está organizando el primer retiro de ACTS en español para hombres que se llevara acabo el 3 al 6 de Agosto. ACTS es un seudónimo de adoración, comunidad, teología y servicio.

In June, Pope Francis sent a letter to the Latin American Parliament as they discussed migration in the region, encouraging governments to protect all who reside in their territory regardless of their origin.

On Sunday, July 16, the apostolic Schoenstatt movement will celebrate the 75th jubilee of the Schoenstatt Family Branch at its Shrine Center in Lamar. The commemoration will include family adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, a Jubilee Holy Mass, a picnic-style lunch with games and prizes and a family branch presentation, ceremony and blessing.

St. John Paul II High School senior Shania Esquivel had grown accustomed to traveling to the West Oso High School track for discus throwing practice, despite the inconvenience. But thanks to an anonymous donor, a brand new track and field at St. John Paul II will enable students to stay on campus for training and games.