The National Merit Scholarship Corporation selected approximately 16,000 Semifinalists, who have an opportunity to continue the competition for 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million. 

Learn how this humble pastor worked to rebuild a community torn apart by a horrible act of violence and racism, and how he spends his days helping his flock in small gestures that speak volumes in the Catholic Extension-supported Diocese of Beaumont.

'We have been subjected to criticism, derision and even death threats. We’d like nothing better than to return to our mission unhindered by the fear of millions of dollars in fines.’ As Little Sisters of the Poor we find our joy in sharing our lives with those whom many in our society would prefer to forget –  the elderly poor. 

At the Sept. 15 meeting of the Port Commission of the Corpus Christi Authority in the Nueces Room at the Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, Bishop Michael Mulvey prayed for all those involved in the recent pipeline explosion which occurred on Aug. 22.

When fifth grade science teacher, Miss Sabina Boet, from Sacred Heart School assigned a STREAM project on Sept. 11, she was excited about the ingenuous ideas her students came up with.

Bishop Michael Mulvey blessed the new chalice, ciborium and paten for Saint Anthony of Padua Mission in Austwell on Sept. 14.

Monica Maldonado, Director of Technology for Office of Catholic Schools, held a training session for 20 technology teachers from every campus in the Diocese of Corpus Christi at St. Patrick’s Our Lady of Knock Hall on Sept 3. According to Maldonado, technology teachers serve as subject teachers and train other teachers to become more tech-savvy. Many teachers are now required to adapt to blended and hybrid learning. 

Bishop Michael Mulvey blessed the land and location of a new parking lot at the groundbreaking ceremony of Saint Helena of the True Cross of Jesus Parish, located on the southside of Corpus Christi on Sept. 14.

Pope Francis said in his 2020 message that the period from Sept. 1 to Oct. 4 -- the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi -- is being celebrated as a “Season of Creation.” In Part 3 of Pope Francis’ letter “World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation” he urges us to see this year’s Jubilee for the Earth as a time to set aside the Sabbath, so that the land and its inhabitants can rest and be renewed.

While the world continues to grapple with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the state of large holiday gathering hangs in the balance. Personal faith celebrations like All Saints Day and All Souls Day, however, are being given their time to shine.

Seton Hall University announced that students seeking admission for the fall 2021 semester will not be required to submit standardized test scores as part of the application process. The University will become a “test-optional” institution so that SAT and ACT scores will not be mandatory for students applying at this time.

Catholic school students from St. Pius X were so excited to go back to school on Sept. 8 that according to school principal, Beth Hinojosa, “they didn't even want to take the time to tell their parents goodbye.” St. Pius X staff and teachers welcomed students back to school in style on the school’s basketball court.

Explore the stirrings of your heart. Join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, by Zoom for our first-ever virtual Come and See weekend retreat.

His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, issued the following statement today on the U.S. Navy’s decision to retain contracts with civilian Catholic priests at naval bases in California for at least another year.

Week 4 of our 2020 Celebration of Charity Virtual Fundraiserhas begun with a bang. We are getting so close, but we are still $25,000 from where we need to be.  

Most Rev. Wm. Michael Mulvey, STL, DD invites the Diocese to participate in a Day of Prayer, Fasting and Adoration every Wednesday. He will lead a Holy Hour and Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament exposed in the Corpus Christi Cathedral at 6 p.m. Because of Social Distancing there will be limited seating. However, the Holy Hour and Adoration will be live-streamed via, Facebook (Diocese, Cathedral), Diocesan website (diocesecc.org), GoCCN.org, and YouTube (Diocese of Corpus Christi).

WASHINGTON, DC – The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), has received many messages and is well aware of the news items published over the past few days about the decision by the U.S. Navy regarding the pastoral care of Catholics at Naval Base (NB) Coronado, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Monterey, and NB Ventura County—all of which are currently served by civilian Catholic priests willing and able to continue their ministry.

The sculptor sees the finished product in his mind’s eye, even before it’s formed. The answer lies in his polished strokes, the perfect shaping, forming the essence of its beauty for the final reveal. The outcome is extraordinary. God, the creative artist of life, creates strong and resilient children in our Catholic schools—where he is always present.

Pope Francis said in his 2020 message that the period from Sept. 1 to Oct. 4 -- the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi -- is being celebrated as a “Season of Creation.” In Part 2 of Pope Francis’ letter “World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation” he urges us to see this year’s Jubilee for the Earth as a time to turn back in repentance.

At the end of his general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis made a lengthy appeal for peace and harmony in Lebanon, asking people around the world to spend a day in prayer and fasting for the Middle Eastern country.