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.

At their fall general assembly, the bishops of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops voted to approve the document "Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love - A pastoral letter against racism." Click to read the full document on the USCCB website.

El Papa Francisco nos urge a un tiempo especial de oración con todo el Pueblo de Dios durante octubre.

Pope Francis urges us to join in a special time of prayer with all the People of God during October.

Las 15 diócesis católicas en Texas y el Ordinariato de la Cátedra de San Pedro tomaron la decisión, el 30 de septiembre de 2018, de dar a conocer los nombres de los clérigos sobre quienes se ha presentado alguna denuncia verosímil de haber abusado sexualmente de un menor, remontándose al menos hasta 1950.

The 15 Catholic dioceses in Texas and the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter made the decision on Sept. 30 to release names of clergy who have been credibly accused of sexually abusing a minor, going back at least to 1950.

The people of the Diocese of San Angelo have always been amazingly generous when disasters have hit many different countries. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have flowed from our West Texas families to victims of tsunamis, earthquakes, and monsoons around the world. Now is a special moment to help some of our own neighbors in their hour of need.

On August 25, 2018, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, the former Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, made public his testimony alleging corruption and a conspiracy of silence at the highest levels of the Church’s hierarchy. Bishop Michael Sis offers his reaction to these developments.

WASHINGTON—The National Review Board (NRB) has issued the following in response to the release of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury report and recent allegations against Archbishop McCarrick. In the statement, the NRB calls for a lay-lead investigation into all allegations of sexual misconduct within the Church as well as strengthening the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.

Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has issued a statement in which he renews commitment for greater effectiveness and transparency in disciplining bishops.

The Diocese of Honolulu welcomes donations to a fund for the relief of those affected by the recent volcanic eruptions.

El verano puede presentar oportunidades para viajar un poco, ver algunos lugares interesantes, y aprender algo en el camino. Con los años, he descubierto algunos lugares fascinantes y hermosos en nuestro querido estado. Algunos de ellos sirven para ilustrar nuestra rica historia Católica. En este artículo, me gustaría compartir algunos tesoros poco conocidos alrededor del estado de Texas, con la esperanza de que algunos de ustedes pudieran aventurarse a verlos por sí mismo.

Summertime can provide opportunities to do a bit of travel, see some interesting places, and learn something along the way. Over the years, I have discovered some fascinating and beautiful places in our beloved state. Some of them serve to illustrate our rich Catholic history. In this article, I would like to share a few little-known treasures around the state of Texas, with the hope that some of you might venture to see them for yourself.

Señor Dios, te alabamos y te damos gracias por la oportunidad de vivir en libertad en este hermoso país.  Ayúdanos a ser buenos administradores de tus regalos.

Lord God, we praise you and we thank you for the chance to live in freedom in this beautiful country.  Help us to be good stewards of your gifts.  

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, released a statement at the Spring General Assembly of the USCCB regarding recent immigration policy decisions.

Reggie Odima and Freddy Perez will be ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of San Angelo at 10:30 AM, Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Click through to read about how they got here.