(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.
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.
Bishop 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.
[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.