On Sunday, May 4, the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting for the Diocese of Corpus Christi held its annual Adult Scouting Awards at Corpus Christi Cathedral. Bishop Michael Mulvey celebrated the Mass.

On Sunday, May 18, St. Mary’s Mission in Robstown celebrated Mass in honor of parishioners graduating this month. See photo here.

Father Mike Grump, SOLT celebrated First Holy Communion Mass at St. Mary Mission in Robstown on May 4.

JERUSALEM (CNS) -- Pope Francis dedicated his final hours in Jerusalem to time with local Catholics, reminding them that despite difficulties, God is always by their side.

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM TEL AVIV (CNS) -- During an inflight news conference May 26 on his return to Rome from the Holy Land, Pope Francis answered several questions about his just-ended three-day visit, giving reporters insights into his thinking and glimpses behind the scenes of the high-profile events.

JERUSALEM (CNS) -- Pope Francis invited Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli President Shimon Peres to pray together at the Vatican for peace between their nations.

Claire Thomas, a sixth grader at Incarnate Word Academy Middle Level, is heading to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, May 24, to compete in the 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee May 27-29.

Incarnate Word Academy senior Jaran Cadena signed a letter of intent on Thursday, May 22, with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi to join to the Islanders track team.

Keeping with the true meaning of the holiday, the Coastal Bend Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi will host a Memorial Day program from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday, May 26.

Students at Incarnate Word Academy Middle Level will celebrated Mass on Friday, May 16, in the school’s James R. Dougherty Center. As May is the month of the Blessed Virgin Mary, students participated in the crowning of Mary at the start of Mass.

El Papa Francisco ha recibido, el 19 mayo, a los obispos de la Conferencia Episcopal de México que en estos días han llevado a cabo su quinquenal visita ''ad Limina''. Al final del encuentro les ha entregado un discurso del que ofrecemos amplios extractos y en el que ha destacado que la fidelidad a Jesucristo no puede vivirse sino como solidaridad comprometida y cercana con el pueblo y sus necesidades.

More than 30 students from Incarnate Word Academy Elementary Level received their First Holy Communion on Wednesday, May 14. See photos here.

The Spirit Center, welcomes Debbie Vickery as the new executive director and chief development officer, filling the position formerly held by Sherry Bowers who accepted a position with the American Heart Association as Executive Director.

On April 19, Our Lady of Consolation Parish in Vattmann hosted its 11th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. See photos here.

Bishop Michael Mulvey celebrated Mass for the students at St. Pius X Catholic School on Tuesday, May 13. Father Paul Hesse, Pastor, and Father Joseph Nguyen, Parochial Vicar, concelebrated the Mass with the bishop. After Mass, Bishop Mulvey visited the school’s classrooms.

Bishop Michael Mulvey made a pastoral visit to St. Elizabeth School in Alice on Friday, May 9. He celebrated Mass then had breakfast with the children and visited all classrooms. See photos here.

The St. John Paul II High School Band, Dance Team and Cheerleaders took 1st place in the 2014 Buc Days Illuminated Night Parade on May 3. Band director Antonio Zamora prepared the students months before. The Centurion mascot proudly marched while displaying artwork with the school's patron saint, St. John Paul II as he is embraced by Mother Mary.

Incarnate Word Academy (IWA) senior Lucas Trevino signed a letter of intent to attend the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) and play golf in the fall. See photo here.

U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold presented the award for winning the 2014 Congressional Art Competition to senior Samuel Lathrop (left). Pictured with the winner and the congressman is IWA art teacher Kathy Towers. See photos here.

Bishop Michael Mulvey made a pastoral visit to St. Joseph School in Alice on Tuesday, May 6. He celebrated Mass then had breakfast with the children and visited all classrooms. See photos here.