For pilgrim Lucía Romero, who has participated in La Antorcha Guadalupana (Guadalupana Torch Run) for the past 11 years, traveling with the “fire of the Virgin’s love for her child Jesus” brings her great joy since the death of her son 12 years ago.

Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) Newman Center director Daniel Rosa says that “a culture of invitation has begun to take root” at the university. “These invitations come from a desire for every student and community member to know, love, and serve God and neighbor.”

La parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar en Corpus Christi recibió a una gran cantidad de peregrinos que acompañaban a la Antorcha Guadalupana, el 23 de Octubre. Muchos de ellos recorriendo parroquias de diócesis circunvecinas y atravesando la frontera con México.

The Diocese of Corpus Christi Office of Catholic Schools held the 36th Annual Diocesan Catholic Educators’ Conference (DCEC) virtually on Nov. 12. The professional development conference is designed to energize teachers, faculty and staff with keynote speakers who will inspire them with “relevant strategies, ideas, techniques and winning best practices,” said Dr. Rosemary Henry, superintendent of Catholic Schools. “We accomplished all this and more. Teaching and learning can be a joy!” 

A memorial Mass was held on Nov. 21, honoring deceased members of San Patricio County Knights of Columbus Council #6413. The Mass was celebrated by Father Piotr Koziel at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Portland.

Three servants of God are advancing toward sainthood: a 12-year old diagnosed with cancer who offered up her suffering, a man with a special devotion to the Sacred Heart, and a Civil War veteran who joined St. Damian of Molokai in his ministry to lepers.

This week on Thursday, Nov. 18 join other Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant Christians across the country coming together online to pray for the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case. This is the case that could overturn Roe v. Wade—the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal in all 50 states.

The Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament (IWBS) have been teaching, evangelizing, and accompanying people in Corpus Christi and surrounding areas for the past 150 years. In celebration of this incredible milestone, Bishop Michael Mulvey presided over their 150th Anniversary Mass and the anniversary of their school, Incarnate Word Academy (IWA), at Corpus Christi Cathedral on Nov. 5. 

In October, the Office of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Corpus Christi hosted their first-ever 2021 School Safety Poster Contest. October is packed with safety observations, from bullying prevention to internet safety, from fire prevention to Red Ribbon Week.

From the Office of Youth Ministry, Diocesan Director Jaime Reyna met with youth ministers and leaders for dinner and fellowship at Butter Churn restaurant in Sinton on Oct. 28. The leaders were able to network and share their experiences.

For the 2021 – 2022 academic year, FOCUS Missions will host 150 mission trips around the world, partnering with local religious orders, apostolates and organizations that understand their communities’ greatest needs. College students, missionaries, alumni and chaplains on FOCUS mission trips serve the poor and share the message of the Gospel.

In his message for the 58th annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Francis offered St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus, as a model for vocational discernment.

Incarnate Word Academy’s Varsity Volleyball team will hosted their annual Dig Pink and Senior Night game on Oct. 27 in the Mother Patricia Gunning Gymnasium. The Lady Angels will played against St. Augustine Catholic High School.

The community, and friends are invited to join the family and remember Warren Phipps, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi at a rosary service with viewing Friday, Nov. 5 at the Corpus Christi Cathedral starting at 6 p.m.

Fifth-grade students from St. Pius X began their first annual Virtual Cyber Robotics and Coding Competition through CoderZ on Oct. 27. They are currently in their second week of competition, competing with 99 teams worldwide while developing their STEM and coding skills. STEM is a curriculum based on educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

On Nov. 2, All Souls’ Day, 15 minutes before 12 p.m., Corpus Christi Cathedral will toll the bells for those who have died of COVID-19 in the Diocese of Corpus Christi.

A National Prayer Event will be on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. CST online. To register go to www.prayfordobbs.com.

The Silver Rose has made its final stop in the Diocese of Corpus Christi at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Portland. The Silver Rose was available for viewing on the altar at the vigil Mass celebrated by the pastor, Father Piotr Koziel on Oct. 30. After Mass it was then placed in the adoration chapel by Sir Knight Joe Saavedra, Knights of Columbus District Marshal of the diocese and Faithful Navigator of Assembly 2781 (Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church) and will be available for viewing and adoration until Nov. 4. 

Este evento bianual de 2 días organizado por la Diócesis de Corpus Christi brindó a los representantes del ministerio hispano, las herramientas necesarias para ayudarlos en su ministerio. Les ofreció una oportunidad para la reflexión espiritual, la educación, la colaboración y el compañerismo.

The United Nations will convene their annual meeting on climate, COP26, on October 31. In advance of the meeting, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, and Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on International Justice and Peace, together with Mr. Sean Callahan, president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), released the following statement: