FROM THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SAN ANGELO Bishop Michael Sis will celebrate the Masses for Palm Sunday and Holy Week at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in San Angelo. These Masses are closed to the public, but will be streamed live on the Cathedral’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/SanAngeloCathedral/posts Live Stream Schedule: Palm Sunday, April 5, English Mass at 10 a.m.
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Bishop Michael J. Sis of the Diocese of San Angelo released the following statement March 17 on coronavirus protocols enacted by the diocese, effective immediately. They include canceling public worship services through March 31. The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas recently issued a similar order for Episcopal congregations in this area. Other denominations also are canceling services
Read moreThe bishops of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo and the Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas have issued statements concerning the coronavirus. The provide tips, suggestions, some changes in services and practices, and yes, prayers. THE RT. REV. SCOTT MAYER Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas If an angel appeared to us today, I suspect the message might be, “Stay
Read moreBishop Michael Sis of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo offered these words after hearing about the shootings affecting Odessa and Midland. “It is with a heart full of sorrow that I write these words after hearing of the deaths and injuries caused by the shootings affecting Odessa and Midland. My prayers are for those who have lost their lives,
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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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