http://www.southtexascatholic.com Sat, 25 May 2013 00:57:25 GMT http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1295&page=5 Incarnate Word Academy student Sheridan Steen placed first in the Junior Historical Paper category at the State History Fair held in Austin from May 3-4 for her work titled, “The Annexation of Hawaii.” She will compete at the National History Fair in College Park, Maryland from June 9-13. Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1295 http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1293&page=5 Incarnate Word Academy senior Cristian Fernandez has received a full one-year scholarship to study at Texas A&M University-Kingsville beginning this fall semester. The scholarship was donated by A&M-Kingsville. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1293 http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1292&page=159 The National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) will convene its 2013 annual convention Sept. 25-28, at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The theme of the convention is “The Voice of Catholic Women.” Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1292 http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1291&page=158 As the death toll rose from the massive tornado that struck near Oklahoma City May 20, Pope Francis offered a special prayer for the victims during his early morning Mass May 21 and later offered his condolences through his Twitter account. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1291 http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1294&page=5 Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission in Edroy celebrated an Open Senior Mass on Sunday, May 19 to honor seniors graduating from Odem High School. Sun, 19 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1294 http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1289&page=5 Incarnate Word Academy Middle Level students, faculty and staff celebrated the Crowning of Mary with a Mass on Friday, May 17, at the school’s James R. Dougherty Center. Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1289 http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1288&page=3 Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1288 http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1290&page=4 Nearly 100 of the faithful came to Holy Family Parish in Taft, some from as far as Alice, to join Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey celebrate a Mass for the Beginning of the Harvest. This is the second year that the bishop has celebrated the Mass. Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1290 http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1287&page=5 The 8th grade class at St. Anthony School in Robstown completed a course on Theology of the Body for middle school under the direction of Roxanne Alvarado and Margie Willingham. Tue, 14 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1287 http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1286&page=158 Marking 40 years of ecumenical dialogue, Pope Francis told the leader of 10 million Coptic Orthodox that their churches are united by an "ecumenism of suffering." Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1286 http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1285&page=4 Students from St. Gertrude School celebrated the Crowning of Mary at the school Mass on Friday, May 10. Two students were randomly chosen from each class to walk in the crowning procession to honor Mary as the Mother of Jesus. Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1285 http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1284&page=5 The Incarnate Word Academy high school level boys track and field team placed fourth in the TAPPS 4A State Track and Field Meet in Waco from May 10-11. Jackson Bright earned two gold medals in the 1,600 and 3,200-meter runs and breaking the state record in the 3,200 meter run. Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1284 http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1283&page=3 Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey has made the following appointments for the good of the people of God in the Diocese of Corpus Christi. Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1283 http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1282&page=159 Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, hosted a Mass with the bishops of Texas for delegations from the various dioceses for the Year of Faith. The Mass took place at Mission San José the evening of April 22. Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1282 http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1281&page=4 On Wednesday, May 15, Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey of the Catholic Diocese of Corpus Christi will celebrate Mass at 6 p.m. at Holy Family Parish in Taft to mark the beginning of the harvest. The day is observed in the Catholic Church as the feast day of St. Isidore, patron of farmers. Thu, 09 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1281 http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1280&page=4 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Portland completed a men’s ACTS retreat on May 2-5 with pastor Msgr. Mark Chamberlin serving as spiritual director. Ervey Martinez directed the retreat and was assisted by co-directors David Krebs and Ramiro Ochoa. Thu, 09 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1280 http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1279&page=3 Knights of Columbus from across the state gathered at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi on April 26-28 for their 109th Annual State Convention. Corpus Christi Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey celebrated the opening Mass on Friday, April 26. Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1279 http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1278&page=159 WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Pope Francis has named Auxiliary Bishop Mark J. Seitz of Dallas as bishop of El Paso, Texas. Bishop Seitz, 59, succeeds Bishop Armando Ochoa, who was named bishop of Fresno, Calif., in December 2011. Mon, 06 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1278 http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1277&page=5 Incarnate Word Academy’s boys varsity track and field team captured the TAPPS 3-4A district meet held at San Antonio Christian High School this weekend. The team earned 154 points to score the championship. Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1277 http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1271&page=3 Nearly 90 Boy and Girl Scouts and adult volunteers gathered with their families at Corpus Christi Cathedral on April 14 to receive their religious emblems and scouting awards for the past year. These emblems are awarded to those who demonstrated outstanding moral example in their units and in the community as well as in leadership. Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT rss1271