CORPUS CHRISTI, TX—Most Reverend Wm. Michael Mulvey, Bishop of Corpus Christi issues the following statement.

Join Sister Paula Damiano and a team of presenters who are of the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths as they unfold faith through prayer, song, presentations, and conversations. The retreat will take place from 1:15-4:15 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. Those wishing to attend virtually will receive a Zoom link upon registering to attend the retreat.

Dispensation will soon end and the obligation for the faithful to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days in the Diocese of Corpus Christi begins the weekend of Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Those who continue to be dispensed are those at increased risk of serious illness, compromised immune systems, and those responsible for their care. As always, those who are ill should remain home. Further, if you are concerned for your health it is permissible for you to remain at home and make the Day of the Lord, Sunday a holy day in other ways, such as watching the Mass on television or social media, reading the readings of the day, or saying a rosary with your family.

Along with the drastic change of weather, today comes a whole new set of problems for our homeless brothers and sister in our community.

The first in the Cathedral Concert series presents "Peace then Still the Strife," a requiem by Gabriel Fauré on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Corpus Christi Cathedral. This powerful piece stands out among the requiem Masses for its more gentle, introspective character. It is sung in honor of all who have died of COVID-19. Seating passes are free and can be reserved at https://cathedral-concert-series.ticketleap.com/let-peace-then-still-the-strife.

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX— Pope Francis is reported to have given an interview for a documentary in which he expresses his personal views on civil unions. In his reported interview statements, Pope Francis affirms the dignity of every human person as a child of God and loved by God, including those with same-sex attraction. In this private interview, the Pope is not changing Catholic teaching on marriage as between one man and one woman.

During their 2020-2021 school year. two seniors from St. John Paul II High School, Mary Arnolds and Marysa McAllister, have received high honors and scholarship awards to pursue their dreams.

Luis Lozano, Jr. and Ruben Riojas III, two seminarians from the Diocese of Corpus Christi, were installed to the Ministry of Lector on Oct. 10 at a Mass officiated by Bishop Michael Mulvey at Our Lady of Assumption Seminary in Our Lady’s Chapel at Assumption Seminary in San Antonio.

Incarnate Word Academy seniors Christopher Deleon, Charles Flood, Rishi Ramachandruni, and Andrea Reyes have been named Commended Scholars in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Mother Teresa of the Child Jesus, Foundress of the Pax Christi Sisters, at the age of 91 was called by the Heavenly Father Oct. 3 in Corpus Christi. Our beloved spiritual mother and Foundress has gone to be with Jesus in the heavenly glory after a long and a fruitful life marked by much suffering and joy. She left a legacy that will benefit the Pax Christi Sisters and those they will minister for the years to come.

KJZT Family Life members are bound together through our faith, and our faith is central to our lives. In response to the financial impact COVID – 19 had on Catholic Churches during the Easter Season, along with the festival season, KJZT Family Life donated over $90,000 to parishes across Texas, including local societies donations of $14,750.

Author Sherry Weddell gave a workshop on “Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus” on Oct. 3 at St. Pius X Parish Hall. Simultaneously, Susan Cummins presented the conference in Spanish at St. Pius X’s Youth Center.

Join Bishop Michael Mulvey in an initiative of the U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. Únase en oración al obispo Michael Mulvey, que siguiendo una iniciativa de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos (USCCB ) nos pide recordar el dίa de Nuestra Señora del Rosario.

The CHRISTUS Spohn CareVan is now providing free services to the homeless staying at Central Catholic campus located on Comanche Street. Pastor Father Pete Elizardo has allowed CHRISTUS Spohn to park the CareVan at Sacred Heart Parish grounds.

October is Respect Life Month. This is our opportunity to celebrate Life and to renew our awareness that all human life has dignity. It is a month to commit ourselves to love and respect God's gift of life.

As the sun began to set, the area homeless community and a small ecumenical group gathered inside the entrance of the old Central Catholic School grounds on Sept 28 to remember their brother, Richard Galindo, who passed away on Sept. 20.

Bishop Michael Mulvey celebrated Mass at the 19th Annual Blue Mass at St. Peter Prince of the Apostle Catholic Church on Sept. 26. The Blue Mass is celebrated for all 911 Operators, Firefighters, EMS Personnel, Correctional Officers, and Police Officers along with their families and friends. Corpus Christi Pipes and Drums led by Michael J. Eggenberger, Sr. were part of the procession before and after Mass. Father Raju D. Thottankara, pastor of St. Peter Prince of the Apostle Parish, concelebrated Mass with Bishop Mulvey and Father Pete Elizardo, the pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, was Master of Ceremonies. Deacons R. Allen Cicora and Eluterio Farias assisted.

On Sept. 16, Bishop Michael Mulvey met with homeless representatives John Bailey, Roseanne “Rosie” Garcia, Larry Thompson, diocesan Director Jaime Reyna, Social Ministry and Father Peter Elizardo, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, also responsible for the old Central Catholic School campus. The three representatives thanked the bishop for seeing them, and each spoke of their past circumstances that led to their current state of homelessness.

Like the rest of the world, the coronavirus pandemic has taken the students at the Newman Center of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) by surprise. Sudden lockdowns, online classes, loss of jobs, canceled graduations, the uncertainty whether to stay on campus or reunite with family, and interrupted plans for the summer are just a few of the struggles college students had to face during this time.

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 5 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 rejoice that faith communities are coming together to create a more just, peaceful and sustainable world.