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When people hear the word “missionary”, most people think of someone who travels to another country to share the Gospel,... The post Embrace Your Mission | Extraordinary Missionary Month appeared...
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Through my three pregnancy losses, I have been absolutely blown away by my amazing community of family and friends. I... The post 10 Ways To Help A Grieving Mom Through Pregnancy Loss appeared first...
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Liturgical living is trending. Tradition is being reignited in unexpected ways, even meal planning. Since our primary meal was given... The post 4 Catholic Recipes To Help You Stay On-Trend With...
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This week on the podcast we talk about the O word, yes the word that sends some into a fit... The post Obedience and Thanksgiving | Liturgy Live 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first on...
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Mary made 15 promises to those who commit to praying the Holy Rosary. Watch the video to see what they... The post 15 Promises Of The Rosary | Video appeared first on Catholic Link.
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News from the Vatican
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Resolving the global crises of world hunger and malnutrition demands a shift away from a distorted approach to food and toward healthier lifestyles and just economic practices, Pope Francis said.
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Once again the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon pondered the idea of married priests Tuesday, with one prelate saying the issue is being studied from different perspectives, including that of Church...
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“Click To Pray eRosary,” a small black bracelet with ten rosary beads and a cross, was presented Tuesday in Rome as a “tool for learning how to pray the rosary.”
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The Vatican's nuncio to the United Nations called it welcome news that several nations around the world "have taken active steps to recognize the right to autonomy or self-government of...
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Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Domenico Giani, head of the Vatican police, nearly two weeks after an internal security notice was leaked to the Italian press.
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Catholic News Service
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Gina Christian, catholicphilly.com By Gina Christian PHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- Safe injection sites are "a form of euthanasia," according to a Philadelphia priest who has spent...
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IMAGE: CNS Photo/Paul Jeffrey By Barbara J. Fraser VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Existing formation programs are not preparing priests and other pastoral workers to be leaders in a church with an Amazonian...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Khaled Abdullah, Reuters By Paige Hanley VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Resolving the global crises of world hunger and malnutrition demands a shift away from a distorted approach to food and...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Lisa Johnston, St. Louis Review By Sydney Clark WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The mission and foundation of Catholic education are directly related to evangelization, said the head of the...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- God wants everyone to be saved, which is why those who evangelize must avoid letting their prejudices get in the way of God's plan...
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National Catholic Register
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By Tito Edwards | Unborn Baby Makes Sign of the Cross in Fascinating Sonogram Image – See the Photo Here! – ChurchPOP +1 Quæritur: Can Angels Read Your Mind? – Quidquid Est, Est! +1 Books...
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By Sherry Antonetti | On a recent weekend, we walked around our yard, noticing how brittle and dry, pointed and discolored it had all become. After nursing the grass with a sprinkler all Sunday, I...
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By Joan Frawley Desmond | WASHINGTON —The U.S. Supreme Court opened a blockbuster 2019-2020 term with a docket featuring cases that address abortion restrictions, “LGBT” rights, immigration, gun...
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By Justin McClain | A few weeks ago, I got to chat with Fr. Cassidy Stinson, a recently ordained priest of the Diocese of Richmond. I have found that relatively young priests such as Fr. Stinson are...
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By Kathy Schiffer | For the first time in nearly 400 years, a new monument has been installed in St. Peter's Square. “Angels Unawares,” a three-ton, 20-foot sculpture by Canadian artist Timothy...
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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 Rom 3:21-30Responsorial Psalm Ps 130:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6abGospel Lk 11:47-54
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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.
