By LORETTA FULTON On Father Albert Ezeanya’s first day as the new priest at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, July 1, 2019, an 80-year-old member asked him a question. “Can you please get a new hall for us?” she asked, referring to a parish hall to replace the current one that is located in the church basement. A year and a
Read moreBishop 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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(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 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 moreElection Novena Prayer IntentionsMonday, October 26 through Wednesday, November 4Each day’s intention is followed by one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be.Day One: Monday, October 26As we prepare for the national & local elections, in the midst of a global pandemic, may ourpolitical engagement be guided by our Catholic faith.Day Two: Tuesday, October 27In this month of
Read moreEditor’s Note: The following article originally was published in the West Texas Angelus, the newspaper of the Diocese of San Angelo. It is reprinted here with permission. By BRIAN BODIFORDDirector of Communications, Diocese of San Angelo The Carmelite hermits gained a new member when Brother Augustine Mary of the Mother of God made his solemn profession of vows Oct. 1
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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