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For more than 50 years, the Corpus Christi International Seafarers’ Center has welcomed seafarers from around the world. On July 13, Bishop Mario A. Avilés, C.O., celebrated Mass and blessed the center itself, shedding light on its longstanding mission of serving those whose work keeps them far from home.

After prayerful reflection and consultation with the Priest Personnel Board and with the good of the People of God in the Diocese in mind, Bishop Mario A. Avilés, C.O. has made the following assignments.

Blessed Fr. Stanley Rother: Pope Francis beatified the missionary from Oklahoma in 2016

How the practice of celebrating the Eucharist developed over the centuries

Bioethics 101: New trends in going beyond human nature

What people from our diocese say about the new Cathedral

Serving an Essential Maritime Workforce at the Port of Corpus Christi

How the understanding of the Eucharist evolved over the centuries

A Message from our Shepherd, Bishop Mario Albert Avilés, C.O.

A tour through the renovated Corpus Christi Cathedral

A Family’s Journey to the Eucharist

Vitor Peres is the second man to complete the program at the Farm of Hope

Catholic Monthly Devotions: July is dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ