By LORETTA FULTON After 23 years, the congregation at Sacred Heart Catholic Church has a new pastor. The Rev. Albert Ezeanya, a native of Nigeria, was installed July 6 in a service presided over by Bishop Michael Sis of the Diocese of San Angelo. Ezeanya, who moved to Abilene from Eden, replaces the Rev. Robert Bush, who served the parish
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By LORETTA FULTON “For all those who are here to celebrate this fantastic time in our priest’s life,” the prayer leader said. And the enthusiastic congregation, packed into every available seat and standing space, responded with heart. “Lord, hear our prayer,” they entoned. The Golden Jubilee Celebration held for Rev. Msgr. Robert Bush on June 5 was indeed celebratory. That
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By LORETTA FULTON The first time Robert Bush served as priest of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, it was for eight months. The second go-round has lasted considerably longer, beginning in July 1996 and to end July 1 of this year. Bush now is 75 but that doesn’t mean he’s ready to give up what he’s been doing since his ordination June 5,
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By LORETTA FULTON Appropriately, Bishop Michael Sis prefaced the Ash Wednesday liturgy with a bit of education. Appropriate because the setting was Logsdon Chapel at Baptist-affiliated Hardin-Simmons University. The education and the liturgy would be repeated later in the day at United Methodist McMurry University and at Abilene Christian University, with ties to the Churches of Christ. Before the actual
Read moreOn Jan. 31, the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo released the names of all clergy who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor during their time serving the diocese. The Diocese of San Angelo was created in 1961. From its foundation until today, there have been a total of 445 priests and 147 permanent deacons who have
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By BISHOP MICHAEL SIS The English word “advent” comes from the Latin word “adveniens,” which refers to an arrival, entry, or coming. The one who is coming is Jesus Christ. There are really three “comings” of Christ: in history, in mystery, and in majesty. These take place in the past, the present, and the future. The season of Advent focuses
Read moreBy LORETTA FULTON The new priest at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church must have felt a little dazzled Sunday night as parishoners packed the nave to welcome him and witness his installation by Bishop Michael Sis of the Diocese of San Angelo. The Rev. Emilio Sosa began his service at St. Vincent on July 2,
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