Bishop Michael Mulvey blessed the newly constructed religious education annex building at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Flour Bluff on Saturday, June 12. 

Catholic Charities Ministry and Life Enrichment for Persons with Disabilities Department held its annual Fr. Walsh Summer Camp for persons with disabilities from June 7-9. This year’s theme was “Treasures,” which focuses on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and God’s purpose for us on Earth.

One Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, with ties to the Diocese of Corpus Christi is celebrating a Jubilee this year.

During Mass for the conferral of Holy Orders on June 5, Bishop Michael Mulvey ordained seminarians, Carlos De La Rosa and Charles Silvas to the sacred order of deacons at Corpus Christi Cathedral.

Father Jorge Torres, a priest of the Diocese of Orlando, has been appointed to serve as a Specialist for the Secretariat for Evangelization and Catechesis for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), based in Washington, D.C. He begins work on July 12.  

El reverendo Jorge Torres, sacerdote de la Diócesis de Orlando, ha sido designado para servir como Especialista en la Secretaría de Evangelización y Catequesis de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos (USCCB), con sede en Washington, DC. Torres comenzará a ejercer su cargo el próximo 12 de julio.

Incarnate Word Academy Valedictorian Catherine Thomas has attended IWA since she was in kindergarten. “I love the intimate community, the many extracurricular opportunities, and the Catholic culture at IWA,” she said, and Salutatorian Charlie Flood has attended IWA since he was three years old and has “loved every minute of it.”

​​​​​​​Incarnate Word Academy High School seniors celebrated their graduations by attending a Baccalaureate Mass at Corpus Christi Cathedral on May 28. Sixty seniors from IWA completed their high school journey at the altar of Corpus Christi Cathedral.

The Diocese of Corpus Christi hosted a dinner and orientation at the Corpus Christi International Seamen's Center for those considering ministering to seafarers on May 27. 

Father Ray Yrlas, Jr. celebrated Mass honoring the fifth graders at Sacred Heart School in Rockport. These students have been through Hurricane Harvey, moving to modular classes, enduring the pandemic, learning online and then the closing of the school during the 2021 freeze.

Seminarians Javier James Ebertowski, Javier Palacios, Jr. and Thomas Edward Swierc declared their intention to pursue Holy Orders during Mass on May 30, the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity. Bishop Michael Mulvey celebrated the Mass at Corpus Christi Cathedral and conferred candidacy to the three young men.

For Brigette Violet Esquivel-Escamilla, St. John Paul II High School is “a wonderful community that will support you in academic, mental, and spiritual growth. “The lessons you learn at JPII are very valuable in your future endeavors and faith-based challenges, along with memories that will last a lifetime.”

For Valedictorian Mary Arnolds, her faith is a central part of her life. She said, “St. John Paul II offers more than just academic formation. It is a place of spiritual and personal formation. It is a place where students are supported by friends and teachers every step of the way.” 

St. John Paul II High School seniors celebrated their graduations by attending a Baccalaureate Mass at Corpus Christi Cathedral on Saturday, May 22. Sixty-six seniors from St. John Paul II completed their high school journey at the altar of Corpus Christi Cathedral.

The American College of Cardiology has recognized CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi – Shoreline for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. CHRISTUS Spohn – Shoreline was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.

Some 100 people attended the dedication and blessing of 10 new homes in the Tierra de Esperanza subdivision at St. Therese of the Little Flower Church in Woodsboro on May 20, where each family signed their new home deed and received a key to their new house.  

The Most Rev. Wm. Michael Mulvey, Bishop of Corpus Christi, makes the following announcements:

Incarnate Word Academy hosted a retirement party for High School Level Religious Studies Teacher Sr. Judith Marie Saenz, IWBS on May 20 in the Angel Avenue Student Center.

Dr. Osbert Blow, MD, PhD, FACS, President & Chief Medical Officer, CHRISTUS Spohn Health System welcomed Bishop Michael Mulvey, County Judge Barbara Canales, City Council Member Gil Hernandez [district 5], the media and Oceans Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Stuart Archer at the May 20 press conference held in the Wellspring Center Medical Building at CHRISTUS Spohn – South. 

Catholic Life Insurance is now accepting applications for the 2021 Msgr. Albert G. Henkes and Msgr. Lawrence J. Stuebben Scholarships. Two scholarships worth $2,000 each are awarded annually through each scholarship fund to help offset the tuition expenses of Roman Catholic seminarians. The deadline to apply is June 18, 2021.