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“God is never finished with our lives. God never finishes speaking. Sometimes very powerful; sometimes very subtle and in the most unexpected ways,” Bishop Michael Mulvey said in his homily on March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord and the 11th Anniversary of his episcopal ordination and installation as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Corpus Christi. He drew parallels between Mary’s “yes,” and moments in our own lives when we have experienced an annunciation or sign from God.

Incarnate Word Academy Class of 2021 seniors Ryan Busker and Charles Flood created a unique work of art as a part of the Jeanne de Matel graduating project. Ryan and Charlie painted the basketball court at the Elementary Level playground with a blue sky, clouds, and an angel basketball.

In anticipation of the Holy Week and Easter liturgies, the Diocese of Corpus Christi wishes to ensure safety guidelines so that the faithful can gather reverently and safely to celebrate the Paschal Mystery of Christ.

March 19, 2021, the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, marks the fifth anniversary of the release of the Holy Father’s post-synodal apostolic exhortation, Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love). On that same day, Pope Francis will inaugurate the Year “Amoris Laetitia Family,” which will conclude at the World Meeting of Families in Rome on June 26, 2022. 

Four finalists were selected from St. Pius X Elementary School to participate in the 2nd Annual Christ is Alive National Essay Contest sponsored by Communication Center (com.center.com), distributor of Catholic religious education curriculum. The theme of the contest originated from Pope Francis’s post-synodal apostolic exhortation Christus Vivit, “Christ is alive, and he wants you to be alive! He is in you; He is with you and he never abandons you.”

Students from St. Patrick Elementary and Incarnate Word Academy High School won awards at the 2021 Visionarios Youth Art Contest sponsored by the Port of Corpus Christi and Art Museum of South Texas. 

Catholic Life Insurance is excited to commemorate the 244th anniversary of the American flag with our annual “Flag Day Children’s Poster Contest.” All children currently enrolled in grades Kindergarten through 5th are invited to show us what the flag and its principles mean to them. Participants do not have to be Catholic Life members or of the Catholic faith to qualify. This contest is an opportunity for all children to express their creativity and originality while honoring a sacred American symbol.

(San Antonio, TX) – Catholic Life Insurance is excited to commemorate the 244th anniversary of the American flag with our 1ST annual “Flag Day Children’s Video Contest.” All children currently enrolled in grades 6th through 12th are invited to show us what the flag and its principles mean to them. Participants do not have to be Catholic Life members or of the Catholic faith to qualify. This contest is an opportunity for all children to express their creativity and originality while honoring a sacred American symbol.

The effective and successful implementation of the STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) initiative in all of our Catholic schools are preparing our students with 21st century skills. Students hone many skills including the development of numerical, logical, scientific research, creativity and innovation and communication skills preparing them for a variety of career paths and post-secondary education options and opportunities. 

Might God be calling you to something more? If so, come and see life as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, during the Congregation’s upcoming virtual “Come and Zoom retreat: Living the Mission of God.”

On March 6, thirty-three high school teens attended a day-retreat hosted by Corpus Christi’s Holy Family Parish Youth Group, CONNECT. CONNECT is an integral part of the program of preparation before the teens receive the sacrament of confirmation. It is an experience, a life style, that aims at building up the “Three Connections:” the connection with God, which is strengthened and completed by the connection with our neighbors, and that eventually leads to a greater connection with ourselves – with our most authentic identity.  

Incarnate Word Academy Alumni Emmarie Rossiter ’20 will have her collection of artwork, titled “heART,” exhibited in the M.P. Baker Library of Panola College in Carthage, Texas from now until April 20. 

Marriage Encounter, a worldwide Catholic organization, provides tools that couples can use to strengthen their love for each other and their family, thereby supporting communities and deepening the parish’s spiritual life.

The Knights of Columbus Assembly 1097 who in partnership with other local Assemblies and Councils presentied a $41, 572.50 check to Corpus Christi Pregnancy Center as part of a successful completion of their Ultrasound Initiative.

On March 5 the Office of Catholic Schools held a virtual professional day for educators who teach grades pre-K3–12th in one of 13 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Corpus Christi.

“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I” (Mt 18:20). These Gospel words come to life among enthusiastic communities of faith and many parishioners at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Alice. “All parish ministries play an important role in the spiritual life of the Church,” said María Pacheco, who is a youth minister and a very active member of the parish.

St. Josephine Bakhita, the patron saint of human trafficking victims, was a woman of courage and strength. Her development and transformation as a person reveal how excruciatingly painful and heart-wrenching life can be, but with Christ, there is hope and goodness. 

En la sección, “Jesús dice”, el padre Brady Williams, de la Compañía de Nuestra Señora de la Santísima Trinidad, nos recuerda que Jesucristo, resucitado de entre los muertos, es la fuente de nuestra resurrección.

The Diocese of Corpus Christi Office of Vocations is sponsoring a young adult retreat, entitled "The Journey." Keynote speakers are Father Peter Marsalek, SOLT and Sister Delphine Apinjoh. The event is in-person and available online Saturday, March 20 from 1-5 p.m. at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Newman Center, located at 7002 Ocean Dr. in Corpus Christi.

Incarnate Word Academy Elementary Level student Evelyn James wrote two books during the pandemic, inspired by her rescue dog Rocky and her classmates Carlota and Corina's cat. Evelyn was also inspired by PowerUp, a local nonprofit that promotes leadership and everyday heroes. Evelyn’s books are titled “Captain Paws” and “Captain Paws and the Attack of the Robo-Cat 2000.”