(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,
Read moreTo participate, visit https://lacatholics.org/consecration/or or facebook.com/usccb to join the live-stream and pray as one nation. CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SAN ANGELO Bishop Michael Sis As the world continues to face the ongoing effects of the pandemic of the coronavirus, I invite you to join your prayers with millions of others on Friday, May 1, 2020. At 2 p.m. Central Time on that day, we
Read moreCATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SAN ANGELO For the sake of the service of the people of God in the Diocese of San Angelo, Bishop Michael Sis announces the following changes of assignment of clergy effective July 1, 2020: Rev. Joshua Gray as Parochial Vicar of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Odessa Rev. Timothy Hayter as Parochial Vicar of St. Ann in
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