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Heeding Pope Francis’ call for a local celebration of World Youth Day, Siobhan O’Connor, the diocesan director of Young Adult Ministry, is charged with organizing the local celebration of World Youth Day at the behest of Bishop Michael Mulvey. The diocesan celebration will be a prequel to the 2023 World Youth Day in Lisbon.

Earlier today, the Holy See’s General Secretariat of the Synod issued the Document for the Continental Stage (DCS)of the 2021-2024 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission. 

The Vatican responded to letters written by the children of Uvalde, Texas, after they were personally delivered by Catholic Extension’s chancellor, Cardinal Blase Cupich, following May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School that killed 19 fourth graders and two teachers.  

Daniel Rios replaces Jesse De Leon, III as the new host of the “Day Break” Morning Show on KLUX 89.5 Radio. Rios was added to the 6-9 a.m. on-air lineup in September.

Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi needs your additional support to help bring Christmas cheer to those in need. Over the past year, their food pantries have seen a 158% increase as clients experience food insecurity. 

“Requiem,” the first concert of the 2022–2023 season of the Cathedral Concert series, is an offering of music as a healing balm for the soul. The major work of the evening will be the magnificent Requiem by Gabriel Fauré. This powerful piece stands out among the Requiem Mass settings for its more gentle, introspective character. The Requiem (or funeral Mass) takes its name from the Introit—the first words sung at the Mass—and is translated as “rest.” 

Corpus Christi residents Cynthia Chapa Garcia and Della Gunning recently deepened their relationships with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. On Saturday, Oct. 8, both Cynthia and Della made commitments as Providence Associates, joining 19 other 2022 associates choosing to walk more closely with the Sisters of Providence.

Bishop Michael Mulvey presided over the Red Mass at Corpus Christi Cathedral on Oct. 20. Judges and lawyers were in attendance, as well as those in the legal profession.

St. John Paul II High School students raised $650 to help struggling families in Uvalde with tuition assistance. 

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi – Memorial and the Nueces County Hospital District hold a special ceremony ahead of demolition to honor the legacy of the building and the people who continue to serve the   health care needs of the community 

More than 200 people attended the 29th Annual Clergy and Religious Appreciation Banquet on Oct. 13 at the Richard Borchard Fairgrounds in Robstown. Every year the Corpus Christi Area Chapter Knights of Columbus organize the banquet, so parishioners in the Diocese of Corpus Christi can express their gratitude for the clergy and religious.

El espíritu de edificar y reconstruir nos sostiene en nuestra fe porque Jesús nos ama y siempre quiere fortalecer nuestra relación con Él. Nunca debemos perder de vista el hecho de que cuando nos encontramos lejos de Él y queremos regresar, Jesús siempre está listo para reconstruir nuestro vínculo y sanar nuestro quebrantamiento a través del perdón y la paz.

The culmination of the Eucharistic Congress Conference included a series of events aimed at the youth. The youth track, entitled “Let’s Color Our Community,” was led by Youth Minister Bea Romo, Director of Vocations Bob Cummings, and Director of the Office of Family Life Jaime Reyna.

Deacons Raymond Pendleton and Thomas Swierc share their vocation stories.

Scholastica is derived from the word “scholarly,” with a Latin root meaning orator, rhetorician. Upon hearing the name, Scholastica, is it any wonder the notion of intelligence comes to mind? Yet, St. Scholastica (c. 480-547) lived out her name in a unique way. Not recognized for contributions to academic findings and achievements, she is remembered for adherence to a spiritual discovery. 

Five years after Hurricane Harvey ravaged the area, the rebuilding continues. Homes, businesses, and approximately three hundred properties associated with the Diocese of Corpus Christi, including churches and various parish buildings, were significantly damaged. The recovery has been slow but steady. Many structures continue to undergo improvements, renovations and upgrades that will bring back a much-needed sense of normalcy. 

Si alguna vez ha  jugado a los bolos (boliche), es posible que haya observado que los niños pequeños siempre pueden tirar los bolos e incluso lograr puntos o sorpresivamente hacer chusa. Por supuesto, cuentan con la ayuda de los parachoques a cada lado del carril para evitar que su bola caiga en las cunetas. Ver su bola de boliche moverse lentamente de un lado al otro de los parachoques y luego derribar suavemente todos los bolos, te deja con la boca abierta, resulta asombroso, pero también un poco humillante.

Hace tan solo unas semanas que nos reunimos como diócesis, con gozo en nuestra fe, para celebrar el Congreso Eucarístico, a través del cual exploramos y experimentamos lo que significa ser un pueblo Eucarístico. El obispo Mulvey expresa su profunda gratitud y aprecio personal a todos los que asistieron, a quienes  se ofrecieron como voluntarios y coordinaron el Congreso Eucarístico, los 9 días de Adoración, la Procesión Anual de Corpus Christi y las charlas eucarísticas preliminares que se dieron en toda la diócesis.

El amor que Joseph e Irene Reyes tienen por la música, la cultura, la fe y la familia ha reforzado a toda una generación de niños que se han dedicado a compartir su amor por Dios, cantando en las iglesias de Corpus Christi. Los nueve miembros de la familia entonan cantos: himnos de alabanza y adoración a Dios. También cantan Tagalo y pop, pero sobre todo música cristiana. Cantan por todas partes, en la casa, en el auto y sobre todo en las iglesias de Corpus Christi y Portland.

The spirit of building and rebuilding sustains us in our faith because Jesus loves us and always wants to strengthen our relationship with Him. We must never lose sight of the fact that when we do find ourselves far away from Him and want to return, Jesus is always ready to rebuild our bond and heal our brokenness through forgiveness and peace.