Bishop Michael Mulvey has officially opened the diocesan phase of the Synod with Mass on Oct. 24 at Corpus Christi Cathedral. Parishes throughout the Diocese of Corpus Christi will have begun their Synodal journey as well.

Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Warren E. Phipps, Jr.  passed away suddenly Oct. 25.  At this time, services and arrangements are pending.

Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice – McConnell Unit in Beeville formed a partnership to sponsor a Community Christmas registration day on Oct. 26 at 615 Oliver Ct. 

St. John Paul II High School community of students, staff, teachers, bishops and priests celebrated their patron saint’s feast day with Mass, praise and worship, adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation at the school's campus on Oct. 22.

On Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, Pope Francis called the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops to begin.  The theme: “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.”  The Holy Father is inviting the Church to encounter, listen, and discern together to be witnesses of the love of God for humanity. The first phase in this process is the Synodal Diocesan Phase.

Theology II seminarians, Luis Lozano, Jr., and Ruben Riojas, III, were installed as Acolytes on Oct. 16 by Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS at Assumption Seminary in San Antonio, thus deepening their devotion to the mystery of the Eucharist in preparation for the priesthood.

Join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, for the upcoming series, “Women of the Bible,” set for Nov. 4 and Jan. 6, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., in the Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center or virtually.

Incarnate Word Academy hosted its first-ever IWA Cares Farmer’s Market on Sept. 30 at the High School Level patio. The school invited individuals and businesses who embody the words of Genesis, “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it,” to participate in the IWA Cares Famer’s Market.

Bishop Michael Mulvey celebrated the Rite of Candidacy of a new diaconate class during a Mass at St. Pius X Church on Oct. 8, formally accepting the candidates and initiating the period of formation that will conclude with their ordination to the permanent diaconate.

“Wisdom is present in this room right now along with the Holy Spirit,” said guest speaker Judge Jorge Rangel to lawyers, judges and persons working in the legal profession at the Oct. 14 Red Mass, presided over by Bishop Michael Mulvey at Corpus Christi Cathedral.

Father John Gaffney from the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving for the centenary celebration of the Legion of Mary. The celebratory Mass and breakfast was held at St. Paul the Apostle Church on Sept. 7. 

The Diocese of Corpus Christi was honored to be the first diocese to welcome Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States since Pope Francis formally opened the Synod of Bishops Oct. 10 with a solemn Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.

"La Nueva Alianza, la nueva promesa y pacto, entre Dios y nosotros, se encuentra en la celebración eucarística, la cual es un memorial", dijo el obispo Michael Mulvey al pronunciar su primera de tres charlas sobre la Eucaristía; el 2 de Octubre.

“The New Covenant, the new promise between God and us is found in the Eucharistic celebration, which is a memorial,” Bishop Michael Mulvey said as he delivered his first of three talks on the Eucharist Oct. 2.

This year, more than ever, the staff at Catholic Charities are in need of additional support to bring Christmas cheer to those who need it the most.  "Help us to help them have a Blessed and Merry Christmas," said Warren Phipps, Jr., Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Inc.  

At the behest of Bishop Michael Mulvey, the Diocese of Corpus Christi has begun a partnership with Partners in Mission. The first information session was held on Sept. 16 at the St. Juliana Family Center of Most Precious Blood Parish. Seventy participants representing Catholic schools attended the session led by Partners in Mission facilitator Steven Virgadamo.

The month of October brings with it our annual observance of Respect Life Month. As part of the Year of St. Joseph declared by Pope Francis, this year’s celebration highlights the example of that great saint.

Bishop Michael Mulvey celebrated the 20th Annual Blue Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Portland on Sept. 11. Joining him in the celebration were: Pastor Father Piotr Koziel and Deacon Robert Rosales of Our Lady of Mount Carmel; Father Peter Elizardo, rector at Corpus Christi Cathedral and pastor of Sacred Heart; and those employed in the “Public Safety Field,” their families and friends.

En su reunión de septiembre, el Subcomité de Certificación para el Ministerio y Servicio Eclesial  de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos (USCCB) aprobó nuevos estándares y procedimientos de certificación integrales para el ministerio de capellanes católicos. Las competencias de formación y certificación que fueron aprobadas culminaron un proceso de cinco años de participación colaborativa y sinodal entre múltiples obispos, oficinas de la USCCB, capellanes de prisiones, teólogos, expertos en atención pastoral y otras personas interesadas en todo el país.

During its September meeting, the Subcommittee on Certification for Ecclesial Ministry and Service of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved new comprehensive certification standards and procedures for Catholic prison ministry. The formation and certification competencies that were approved capped a five-year process of collaborative and synodal engagement among multiple bishops, USCCB offices, seasoned Catholic prison chaplains, theologians, experts in pastoral care, and stakeholders across the country.