The Corpus Christi Cathedral Concert Series has been operating for a long time without having to charge for attendance; this year may be the last year it will be free, Cathedral choir director Lee Gwozdz said.

The area that became the Diocese of Corpus Christi was caught up in two wars of independence within a period of less than 20 years.

Father Gregory Labus, Director of Music in the Diocese of Brownsville conducted a music workshop for ministers of the liturgy in the Diocese of Corpus Christi on Oct. 1 at St. Pius X Church.

Cornelius M. Hayes III and Paul Laudadio say they witnessed divine intervention on Oct. 10 as they held vigil at the abortion clinic in Corpus Christi.

Meeting with some 100 priests at the Holiday Inn-Emerald Beach in Corpus Christi on Oct. 10 on the opening night of their second convocation under his episcopacy, Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey renewed his call for the “necessity and importance of the parish” in the life of the church.

Msgr. Arsenault, together Dr. Nancy Kluge, a mental health therapist, presented a program entitled “Walking into the Light, Realities of the Internet” as part of a continuing education program for members of the presbyterate.

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- It didn’t take long for the “spin” to start after the U.S. bishops reissued their 2007 document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” with a new introductory note signed by the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the chairmen of nine USCCB committees.

“Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find an ass tethered, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them here to me.” Matthew 21:2

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Since 2006, the U.S. Catholic bishops’ Migration and Refugee Services has helped more than 2,700 victims of human trafficking obtain food, clothing and access to medical care.

The cold winter months are fast approaching, and while it seems a long way off right now, the need for winter clothing and blankets is very real. FirstCall, through Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Inc., is sponsoring a Coat and Blanket Drive beginning now through the end of the year.

On Saturday, Oct. 8, 22 couples attended a Convalidation Seminar for couples seeking to have their civil marriage convalidated by the church.

Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Inc. and Mother Teresa Shelter, Inc. will be joining local non-profit agencies in the annual “Coastal Bend Day of Giving.” This event is schedule for 1 day only Tuesday, Nov. 15. We invite you to log in at www.coastalbenddayofgiving.org and make your donation. By giving online you will help us Fight Hunger, and Reduce Homelessness but most importantly, on this day your donation will double!

Pope Benedict XVI named Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, 70, to be the new nuncio to the United States.

A major exhibition of 193 photographic works, depicting caring in every stage of life from birth to old age, will be featured in the Art Museum of South Texas galleries beginning Friday, Oct. 21 and running through the end of the year.

Study reveals that readership of Catholic newspapers has held steady over the past six years, a far cry from the daily newspaper business, which has recorded continuous declines in revenue, readership, advertising and employment.

The Antorcha Guadalupana runners, who left the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City on Oct. 1., will arrive Nov. 3 Holy Family Church.

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) welcomed passage in the House of the ‘Protect Life Act’ (H.R. 358).

A visually splendid and intellectually satisfying introduction to Catholic Christianity is provided by the 10-part video series “Catholicism.”