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Bishop Mario Alberto Avilés, C.O.Born in Mexico City, Mexico, on September 16, 1969, Bishop Mario Alberto Avilés joined the Congregation of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in 1986 and was ordained to the priesthood on July 21, 1998. Formed in philosophy and sacred theology in Mexico City and Rome, he has served the Church as a parish priest, educator, and leader within his congregation. After eight years of episcopal ministry as Auxiliary Bishop in the Diocese of Brownsville, Pope Leo XIV appointed him the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Corpus Christi on December 1, 2025. Bishop Avilés was installed on January 28, 2026.
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EVANGELIZE, CULTIVATE, AND EMPOWER
We are the Diocese of Corpus Christi. From coastal water and farming and ranching communities to the high-tech educational and business communities of the Coastal Bend, we exist to encounter Christ and bring this encounter to others through the gifts of the Eucharist, the Holy Spirit, and the Word. Together we educate, catechize and evangelize the Good News of the Gospel.
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September 3
Catholic Monthly Devotions: September is dedicated to Our Lady of SorrowsRead More -
September 3
Dr. Tiana McCoy Pearce and Laura Perales now lead two of the Diocesan Catholic schoolsRead More -
September 2
The first Back-to-School Mass at the new Cathedral drew many students and their teachersRead More
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TEXAS CATHOLIC VOICE
A publication of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops.Better pour a big cup of coffee this morning. We have so much to share about what's happening in the Texas Legislature this week! And join the rest of the world in honoring Pope Francis on his tenth anniversary as our Holy Father. Click on the link below and enjoy!
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Diocesan Events
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September 12 - September 13, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Diocesan Marriage Formation Retreat Weekend – “Unveiled” will be held at Pax Christi Liturgical Retreat Center (4601 Calallen Dr, Corpus Christi, TX) starting 8 a.m on Saturday until Sunday concluding at 2 p.m. The cost to register is $300 per couple. Registration Deadline: Aug. 31, 2026Read More -
Sunday, September 20, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us on Sunday, September 20 2026, for Indwelling, a free mini youth conference for all teens at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alice Texas, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No Cost we just ask that you register!Read More -
Thursday, September 24, 6:00 PM
Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi invites you to Celebration of Charity.Read More - There are no upcoming events.
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