Two teams comprised of seventh and eighth-grade Incarnate Word Academy Middle-Level students from Howard Ludlow's robotics classes competed in the Alamo Region Corpus Christi FIRST LEGO League Robotics Tournament on Feb. 2 at Del Mar College.

Two teams comprised of seventh and eighth grade Incarnate Word Academy Middle Level students from Mr. Howard Ludlow's robotics classes competed in the Alamo Region Corpus Christi FIRST LEGO League Robotics Tournament on Feb. 2 at Del Mar College.

Incarnate Word Academy Varsity boys swim team placed third overall among 21 teams during the TAPPS State Championship Meet on Feb. 7 in Mansfield.

St. Pius X fourth-sixth grade students created artwork at an exhibit, based on their studies, incorporating the STREAM process and teamwork. The exhibit, entitled, “Sans Plastique,” was displayed at the Msgr. Richard Shirley Youth Center on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

Four-year-old students from St. Elizabeth in Alice study China's culture and landscape. The K-4 students created passports, studied Chinese cuisine, traditional dress, symbols and geographical location on a world map.

Using robots and computers, five-year-old students from St. Joseph School in Alice were able to bring their own robots to life in KinderLab on Feb. 6. The K-5 students worked together in small group sessions using Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering and Mathematics, (S.T.R.E.A.M.),

"Silver and gold, silver and gold, everyone wishes for silver and gold. How do you measure its worth? Just by the pleasure, it gives here on Earth.”

I love being a deacon and performing all the duties asked of me. It's very demanding, but also very rewarding. I have proclaimed the gospel, given numerous homilies, served at the altar, presided at funeral vigils and graveside services, and baptized babies and children.

When Angelina Gaitan learned giving birth to her own children would be difficult due to a medical condition, both she and her husband David Gaitan, Jr. had an idea that adoption was the solution. Newly married in 2013, she and David talked about having children even before they were married.

Even though her first paintings were damaged during Hurricane Harvey, Corpus Christi artist Mercedes “Merci” McCoy did not let that stop her from completing a set of new religious imagery for a chapel at CHRISTUS Spohn Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Family Health Center.

As Bishop Michael Mulvey looked out across a sea of white uniforms, he told prisoners at the Garza West Unit just what he saw, “good people, who may have made some terrible mistakes.”

Now that the excitement of the Christmas season and the glow of the New Year’s celebration has subsided a bit, we find ourselves feeling that life has picked up a rhythm that might be described best by looking at the liturgical calendar: “Ordinary Time.” This might not seem glamorous on its face, but the routine of daily life is a perfect place to find a closer union with Christ.

Growing up in Tabaco, Albay in the Philippines, Father Rogel “Ogie” Rosalinas, SOLT, always knew he wanted to dedicate his life to the church. By the time he felt ready to answer the call, he was not spiritually prepared, so he faithfully waited for God’s timing.

On Jan. 13 St. Mary Church in Freer held a dedication and blessing ceremony for the newest addition to their church building. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of parishioners, an extension was added to the front of the church, giving it a much-needed facelift. The Parish held Fish Fries and Bingo to raise some of the money.

The Angels Chapel and multipurpose center was blessed by Bishop Michael Mulvey at a special dedication Mass at The Ark Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter for Youth on Jan. 13. The 32 children now have a place to worship, sing and play instruments with complete abandonment.

There is something about babbling brooks and running streams that does a soul good. One of the most memorable camping trips that I have ever had was beside such a stream. It was located in a remote part of the Angelina National Forest in East Texas. We had been hiking for a good portion of the day through the thick of the forest, tromping through a lightly trodden trail that had become overrun with brush and vegetation. It appeared that no conservation crews had maintained the trail in a long time, nor had anyone traversed that way for about as long. It was a wonderful feeling of adventure trekking through an area that was far removed from the beaten paths that others had taken.

Incarnate Word Academy welcomed guest speaker Spencer West to its campus on Jan. 31, during its celebration of Catholic Schools Week. West reminded students to find opportunity in every challenge while empowering future leaders to facilitate passion within themselves in order to create positive change in the world.

Even though her first paintings were damaged during Hurricane Harvey, Corpus Christi artist Mercedes “Merci” McCoy did not let that stop her from completing a set of new religious imagery for a chapel at CHRISTUS Spohn Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Family Health Center.

Most Precious Blood students participated in prayer services in honor of National Catholic Schools Week. The events conducted by Principal Nelda Bazan began the day before with an M & M prayer service led by the Student Council.

Students at St. Anthony in Robstown had a busy day performing, singing, acting and playing on Jan. 29 as part of their National Catholic Schools Week Celebrations.