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It’s no secret that I’m not a Pinterest kind of mom. Any craft or project I try usually ends up... The post Get Rid Of “Elf On The Shelf” And Try These Christ-Centered Alternatives Instead! appeared...
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Comedian Jim Gaffigan has a unique way of sharing his faith through his stand-up routines. In a recent video, “Barely... The post Jim Gaffigan’s “Barely Catholic” Shares The Hard Truth appeared first...
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This post is sponsored by Relatu.org The camera was hanging three stories above the ground in an abandoned prison… and the... The post Essential Catholic Event Planning Tips appeared first on...
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Fr. Ambrose, Director of the Norbertine Father’s Novices, has witnessed several young men hear and answer the call to a... The post This Rapidly Growing Order Of Priests Just Launched An Incredible...
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By the fall semester of my junior year at Northwest Missouri State University, I was completely consumed with the typical... The post How I Went From Typical College Party Girl To Catholic Missionary...
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News from the Vatican
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Plans are underway for a solemn opening in February of the sainthood cause of Father Pedro Arrupe, superior general of the Jesuits from 1965 to 1983.
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Christians are called not only to refrain from telling falsehoods, but to conduct their entire lives – both words and actions – as a witness to the Truth that is Jesus Christ, Pope Francis said...
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Giuseppe Dalla Torre, a prestigious Italian professor and jurist, has said global society, and the west in particular, needs to rethink the concept of fundamental human rights, which he said are...
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As workers were getting St. Peter’s Square ready for this year’s Nativity scene, nearby a large mobile health care facility was set up and running to serve the city’s homeless and poor.
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Pope Francis's call for a missionary church that is focused on preaching the Gospel will be the guiding principle of the apostolic constitution that will govern the Roman Curia, the secretary of the...
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Catholic News Service
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Dennis Sadowski BALTIMORE (CNS) -- The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said he was leaving the bishops' fall general assembly Nov. 14 more hopeful...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Dennis Sadowski BALTIMORE (CNS) -- The U.S. bishops Nov. 14 defeated a resolution to encourage the Vatican to release all documents related to the investigation of...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Mark Pattison BALTIMORE (CNS) -- The U.S. bishops overwhelmingly approved a pastoral letter against racism Nov. 14 during their fall general meeting at Baltimore. The...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Jesuit Father B. Reynolds By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) -- Plans are underway for a solemn opening in February of the sainthood cause of Father Pedro Arrupe, superior general of the...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Carol Zimmermann BALTIMORE (CNS) -- A group that has been advising the U.S. bishops for 50 years on multiple issues chose to speak to the bishops in Baltimore Nov. 13...
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National Catholic Register
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By Abby Johnson | As a parent, sometimes you look at your children and wonder how you got so lucky. They are healthy, not terrible tiny tornadoes most of the time, and surprising, especially in their.
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By John Grondelski | It’s been said that the difference between Protestants and Catholics is that the former tend to be “either/or” (e.g., either “faith” or “good works”), while the latter tend to be...
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By Ryan and Mary-Rose Verret | “What’s the D word? The word that means someone’s parents decide they can’t be married anymore and they have to live in different homes?” our daughter asked...
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By Dave Armstrong | It seems to me that most serious Catholics are not going to Mass every Sunday in abject fear of mortal sin or losing their salvation (i.e., as their primary or main reason), but...
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By Sherry Antonetti | Dear Aspirants: State your evil parent name and testify to the evil parent thing you have done specifically to warrant membership. Some antics warrant automatic membership. You...
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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 Ti 3:1-7Responsorial Psalm Ps 23:1b-3a, 3bc-4, 5, 6Gospel Lk 17:11-19
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