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Papa Francisco – Febrero 2019 | Aunque tratemos de ignorarlo, la esclavitud no es algo de otros tiempos. Ante esta trágica realidad, no podemos lavarnos las manos si no queremos ser, de alguna manera, cómplices de estos crímenes contra la humanidad. No podemos ignorar que hoy hay esclavitud en el mundo, tanto o más quizás que antes. Recemos por la acogida generosa de las víctimas de la trata de personas y de la prostitución forzada y de la violencia.

Pope Francis – February 2019 | Although we try to ignore it, slavery is not something from other times. Faced with this tragic reality, no one can wash their hands of it without being, in some way, an accomplice to this crime against humanity. We cannot ignore the fact that there is as much slavery in the world today as there was before, or perhaps more. Let us pray for a generous welcome of the victims of human trafficking, of enforced prostitution, and of violence.

In a step to restore trust in the Catholic Church, dioceses in Texas released their lists of priests against whom credible allegations of sexual abuse of a minor have been determined.

Dear friends in Christ, National Migration Week is January 6-12, 2019. For nearly a half century, the Catholic Church in the United States has celebrated this week as an opportunity to reflect on the circumstances confronting immigrants, refugees, children, and victims of human trafficking.

Bishop Sis presented a talk on the meaning of Christmas symbols to the Assembly of Catholic Professionals in Austin on Dec. 19. Click to see the video of his presentation.

Col. Peter N. Micale III, former editor of the West Texas Angelus, passed away on Dec. 6, 2018. Click to view his obituary.

Bishop Michael Sis shared his reflections on Advent with "Spirit of Abilene," a local online faith forum. Click through to read the bishop's article.