Bishop Michael Sis of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo will preside over online Masses in English and Spanish on Jan. 1, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. The English Mass will begin at 10 a.m. and the Spanish Mass will follow at 12 noon. Both Masses will be available on the Sacred Heart Cathedral Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/sanangelocathedral In
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By LORETTA FULTON “My brothers and sisters, you are witnessing history this morning.” With those stirring words, Bishop Michael Sis of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo emphasized the significance of the dedication Mass for a new altar at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church. The Mass was celebrated Dec. 26, which meant that members of the Abilene congregation got a
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(Editor’s Note: The following article by Bishop Michael Sis of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo first was published in the December issue of the diocesan newspaper, West Texas Angelus. It is republished here with permission. The article details the bishop’s personal battle with coronavirus. By Most Rev. Michael J. SisBishop, Catholic Diocese of San Angelo The coronavirus had been
Read moreBishop Michael Sis of the Diocese of San Angelo, will preside over a procession and Midnight Mass Dec. 11 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fort Stockton. The church is named in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose feast day is observed Dec. 12. The following excerpt from Franciscan Media tells the legend of Our Lady of
Read moreBy Bishop Michael SisRoman Catholic Diocese of San Angelo SAN ANGELO, TEXAS — This morning the Vatican released its report on former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, detailing the Vatican’s knowledge, decision-making, and investigation related to McCarrick, who was dismissed from the clerical state on February 16, 2019. It will take some time to study the 461- page report, which is the
Read moreBishop Michael Sis of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo recorded this video about the importance of maintaining patience and discipline during the coronavirus pandemic. Although the message was prepared for Catholics in the diocese, it is a good reminder to all.
Read moreThe Diocese of San Angelo Catholic Charismatic Service Committee is sponsoring a Divine Encounter on Saturday as part of the diocesan annual conference. TThe conference will begin on YouTube at 9 a.m. Chaplain Albert Ezeanya will give a talk on Divine Encounter in the Eucharist. Bishop Michael Sis will speak about Divine Encounter in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The talks
Read moreBishop Michael Sis of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo offers ways to practice corporal acts of mercy even in a time of social distancing. Offering to take food to neighbor and donating blood are among his suggestions.
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The pre-recorded Sunday Mass from Bishop Michael Sis of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo has a new look–everyone is wearing a mask. The diocese sent the following email explaining the new look: When your parish is able to return to offering public Mass in the coming weeks, you’ll notice a few changes. Among other safety precautions, all clergy, staff,
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