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The Lighthouse Catholic organization at ACUhosted Bishop Michael Sis on Ash Wednesday Feb. 22 (Photo by Loretta Fulton)BackForwardPauseCaption
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West Texas Angelus
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Diocesan News
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March 16
Monsignor Benedict J. Zientek, 90, of Brenham, Texas, passed away on March 15, 2023. Father Z, as he was lovingly known, was born December 28, 1932, to the late John J. and Frances (Bilski) Zientek.Read More -
March 13
Estamos viviendo un momento histórico de Avivamiento Eucarístico en la Iglesia Católica en los Estados Unidos. Dios está obrando en la renovación de la iglesia reavivando nuestra devoción a él a través de la Eucaristía. Cuando una persona experimenta un renacimiento de la fe, a menudo conduce a la conversión y al arrepentimiento de los caminos pecaminosos. Creo que uno de los efectos de nuestro Avivamiento Eucarístico Nacional será un aumento en el uso del sacramento de la penitencia, también conocido como confesiónRead More -
March 13
We are living in a historic moment of Eucharistic Revival in the Catholic Church in the United States. God is at work renewing the church by rekindling our devotion to him through the Eucharist. When a person experiences a revival of faith, it often leads to conversion and repentance from sinful ways. I believe that one of the effects of our National Eucharistic Revival will be an increase in the use of the sacrament of penance, also known as confession.Read More
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March 13
Bishop Michael Sis took on the role of university professor on Ash Wednesday when he educated, inspired, and entertained students at Abilene’s three universities.Read More -
March 9
Since St. Patrick's Day falls on a Friday of Lent, some are wondering whether I will be offering a diocesan dispensation from the obligation of abstinence from meat on Friday, March 17, St. Patrick's Day.Read More
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February 20For the benefit of the people of God in West Texas, Bishop Michael J. Sis announces the following clergy assignments, effective July 1, 2023:Read More
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February 17(OSV News) -- The experience of the sacrament of penance in the Roman rite will be slightly different this Lent, thanks to approved changes in the English translation set to take effect in a few weeks.Read More
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February 16
On Jan. 16, the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo hosted an ecumenical celebration of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) organized by the MLK Committee, a standing committee that promotes social justice and the spiritual values of Dr. King.Read More -
February 16Bishop Mark J. Seitz and Auxiliary Bishop-Elect Anthony C. Celino, JCL, have released the following statement on yesterday's shooting in a shopping mall in El Paso: We are deeply saddened and heartbroken by the tragic shooting that occurred today at the Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all those affected by this senseless act of violence. We stand in solidarity with the entire community of El Paso during this difficult time and offer our support and prayers for healing and peace.Read More
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February 13[FOX West Texas]SAN ANTONIO — Two Texas communities nearly 300 miles apart united as one. Parishioners at a Catholic church in West Texas had it in their hearts to support Uvalde following the tragedy at Robb Elementary School. "Their child got stolen from them, never to see again. I could feel that sadness when you drive up to Uvalde," said Deacon Billy Garcia of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Midland.Read More
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Bp. Barron's Lent Reflections
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Today's Readings
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Calendars and Events
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March 1 - March 31A list of the bishop's events in MarchRead More
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March 1 - March 31A list of events at the retreat center in MarchRead More
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April 1 - April 30A list of events at the retreat center in AprilRead More
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April 1 - April 30A list of the bishop's events in AprilRead More
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Read MoreAugust 25 - August 27
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Read MoreSaturday, October 14
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Read MoreNovember 17 - November 19
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Read MoreAugust 23, 2024 - August 25, 2024
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Read MoreOctober 4, 2024 - October 5, 2024
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Read MoreNovember 1, 2024 - November 3, 2024
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