We have reflected upon the Sisters of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament–a contemplative order of sisters, and the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament–a contemplative/apostolic order, both founded in France.

The furor surrounding the Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate affords us an opportunity to reexamine the Church’s teaching on contraception.

Those who seek to justify abortion often try to minimize or deny the humanity of the embryo.

The Supreme Court’s minor mistakes have few systemic consequences. But when the Supremes make a big mistake, the error tends to seep throughout the entire political process, poisoning everything in its path.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, the Health & Human Services (HHS) mandate requiring Catholics to accept the distribution of contraceptives and abortion inducing drugs is contrary to Catholic teaching and a clear violation of our First Amendment freedoms.

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities praised lawmakers for including two conscience provisions in the House version of the 2013 appropriations bill for the federal departments of Labor and Health and Human Services.

In the summer of 1996, David was diagnosed with kidney failure. He did not want to discuss dialysis. The physicians explained that dialysis would be the best option, it was going to make him feel better, and so he consented. Dialysis began on October 1996, and so the battle began...

Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi–Shoreline recently unveiled a “Wall of Heroes” on the third and fourth floors of its Heart Institute and Pavilion to honor the hospital’s patients who saved lives through organ donations.

"Hay una gran cantidad de trabajo necesario para mi formación sacerdotal. Las exigencias son bastante extensas, pero hay tanta gracia y alegría en trabajar para realizar la meta del sacerdocio y el servicio dentro de la Iglesia,” dijo Michael Quesada, un seminarista de la Diócesis de Corpus Christi que completó su año pastoral en la Parroquia Holy Family.

Not only did 100 percent of IWA seniors graduate this past spring, but also 100 percent of those seniors were accepted into college.

In March 2007, Father Roy Jacob Kalayil—newly arrived from India—saw Tony Melendez perform at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi at the 3rd Annual New Springtime of Catholic Evangelization Lenten Family Conference and was overwhelmed by Melendez’s performance.

For 15 years, Dr. Carlos Everett has wanted to organize a Catholic medical group in the Diocese of Corpus Christi. With the blessing and encouragement of Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey his wishes are finally becoming a reality.

Lee Gwozdz, Diocesan Director of Music, will present three music workshops in August at different deaneries to assist parish choirs refresh their music liturgy. Each workshop will consist of three-hour sessions divided into two parts.

The 2012 “Dinner & Dialogue with Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey” will be held Thursday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center.

Those who knew Father Michael Jordan, SOLT, know in their heart that he has already heard these words from the Lord Himself.

The 1940s were years marked by great achievements and great sacrifices for the Diocese of Corpus Christi.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – “Maximilian: Saint of Auschwitz,” a professional live production that tells the dramatic story of one man who stood up to the evil forces of Nazism, will be performed on Monday, Aug. 13, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Corpus Christi.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which started July 20 in many countries, is a time of fasting, prayer and repentance, when Muslims distance themselves from worldly activities in an effort to align their lives more closely with God and his laws.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As violence continued to shake Syria, the Vatican nuncio in Damascus called on the international community to unite in efforts to restore peace.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CNS) -- A federal judge has dismissed Belmont Abbey College’s lawsuit against the national administration that had challenged the federal contraception mandate, but lawyers for the Benedictine college in Belmont say they will continue the fight.