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 In her recurring dream, Elizabeth Flores is holding her baby daughter, Harley, in a small room in Agreda, Spain, waiting for a priest to take her. “I’m handing her over to be baptized,” Flores said. In reality, Harley Flores is 15 and a student at Abilene High School. But in May, Elizabeth and Harley actually were in
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By LORETTA FULTON The Jumano Indians were honored with a resolution from the Texas Legislature May 15 that was proposed by Bishop Michael Pfeifer, former bishop of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo. Pfeifer, who lives in San Antonio, has long been an admirer or the Jumano people and Sor Maria de Jesus of Agreda, also known as Lady in
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
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