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Catholic Link
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What does it mean to be pro-life? It’s more than prayers. It’s even more than marching in Washington D.C. and... The post The Incredible Story Of A Pro-life Woman appeared first on Catholic Link.
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January 22 marks the Day of Prayer for the Protection of Unborn Children. With over 60 million innocent lives lost... The post A Lullaby For The Unborn On The Day Of Prayer appeared first on Catholic...
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The 8th commandment says, “You shall not bear false witness.” However, to avoid falsehood, we need to serve truth. And... The post The 8th Commandment: From Fake News To Good News appeared first on...
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2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time This week we talk about the prophecy of Isaiah that can be looked at in... The post Humility in Teamwork | Liturgy Live appeared first on Catholic Link.
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Pope Francis has chosen the promotion of world peace as his intention for January 2020 saying, “In a divided and... The post 4 Ways to Promote Peace In Your Everyday Life | The Pope’s Intention...
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News from the Vatican
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A Vatican cardinal at the center of a storm over a book about celibacy and the Catholic priesthood is denouncing the “brutality” of criticism directed at him and his collaborator, Emeritus Pope...
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Pope Francis on Saturday noted that God’s priority is the “salvation of all,” and urged all Christian communities to leave partisanship aside and open themselves to “the good of all,” much like God...
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The Vatican on Saturday urged Iraqi President Barham Saleh to guarantee the safety of Christians and ensure they have a future place in the war-battered country.
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With fake news becoming ever more sophisticated, people need the wisdom, courage and patience to discern and embrace constructive stories, Pope Francis said.
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Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of six religious priests and brothers and seven laypeople who were killed in the 20th century "in hatred of the faith," clearing the way for their...
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Catholic News Service
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Leah Millis, Reuters By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) -- President Donald Trump credited attendees at the 47th annual March for Life for their commitment to protect the life of...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- After Pope Francis and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence met privately for nearly an hour at the Vatican, Pence told the pope...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Pope Francis "has our backs" in the pro-life cause, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, said to applause in...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/AAP Image, Coulson Aviation via Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Representatives of the U.S. bishops expressed sorrow after three U.S. firefighters died in an air crash while fighting...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Sarah Webb, CatholicPh By Matthew Gambino PHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- Proclaiming his successor as "exactly the man our church needs," Archbishop Charles J. Chaput introduced...
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National Catholic Register
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By Tito Edwards | Why Catholics Bow Their Heads At The Name Of Jesus – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia +1 Strive for a More Intense Interior Life – Luis M. Martinez at Catholic Exchange +1 Live Perpetual..
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By Shaun McAfee | A wise and gracious priest used to remind our congregation, at least once a month: “The family that prays together, says together. And the 15 seconds before mealtime does not count!”
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By Justin McClain | As a longtime Catholic teacher and writer of resources for Catholic schools, I always get excited around this time of year because of the annual celebration of the National...
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To Save The World Save The Liturgy, Science Agrees With Jesus On What Leads To Happy Life, And More!By Tito Edwards | To Save the World, We Have to Save the Liturgy, Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog +1 Science Agrees with Jesus That These Things Lead to a Happy Life – Cecilia Pigg at Aleteia...
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By Jim Graves | With heads tucked beneath hats and hoods, hundreds braved temperatures that barely made it into the double digits to participate in the Hands Around the Capitol rally in...
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT & REPORTING ABUSE
Child and Vulnerable Adult Reporting Procedures
If you witness, suspect, or know of child and/or velnerable adult abuse,YOU MUST REPORT IT WITHIN 48 HOURS!
Contact Civil Authorities:
Department of Family and Protective Services at 1-800-252-5400 or www.txabusehotline.org
If the person is in immediate danger, call 911.
If Church Personnel Is Involved In Alleged Abuse:
Step One - Contact Civil Authorities.
Step Two - Contact one of the following:
Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Outreach, Vicki L. Pyatt, LMSW at
(361) 573-0828 or email pastoralcare@victoriadioces.org
Bishop or Chancellor of the Diocese of Victoria at (361) 573-0828
Written Allegations Should Be Sent To: Office of the Bishop
P.O. Box 4070
Victoria, Texas 77903
"Mark as "Personal and Confidential"
We will also help you bring your concerns to church officials outside the diocese if the abuse occurred elsewhere and you now reside in the Diocese of Victoria. If you are unsure about bringing a complaint or would like further information, please contact Vicki L. PyattThe Safe Environment Coordinator for Holy Cross Parish is Sandra Thompson. She may be contacted at (979) 245-6379, or by email, at hc3_office@holycrossbaycity.org.
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Is 8:23—9:3Responsorial Psalm Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14Reading 2 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17Gospel Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17
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Diocesan Counseling Center
The Emmaus Center provides individual, marital and family counseling services from a Catholic perspective. The counseling staff are Licensed Professional Counselors and Registered Interns who devote themselves to assisting those in need regardless of their religious affiliation, gender, race or age. The staff at The Emmaus Center empowers individuals, couples and families, struggling with emotional or relationship issues, to seek a more healthy and Christ-centered place in their lives. They consider it a privilege to be invited into your lives and entrusted with the opportunity to provide professional counseling services to you.
