Due to winter storm damage at Christ the King Retreat Center, the 2021 Diocesan Priests' Retreat has been postponed. The retreat was originally scheduled for March 1–5.
For Catholics in the Diocese of San Angelo, Bishop Michael Sis has dispensed from the obligation of fasting and abstinence on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, and Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. This is because of the conditions of the current winter storm. Many people are without electricity, water, and heat, and driving conditions are hazardous in many areas. This leads to a limited availability of food options. This dispensation is in light of canon 87§1. Please pray for all those impacted by this storm.
Si bien la tormenta de invierno hace que sea muy difícil reunirnos en nuestras iglesias este Miércoles de Ceniza, es útil pasar algún tiempo este día, ya sea con otros o solo, en una reflexión sobre el comienzo de este tiempo santo de Cuaresma.
While the winter storm makes it very difficult to gather in our churches this Ash Wednesday, it is helpful to spend some time this day, either with others or alone, in prayerful reflection on the beginning of this holy season of Lent.
Due to hazardous weather conditions, the Adult Confirmation scheduled for Feb. 14 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Odessa has been rescheduled. It will now take place on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.