Bishop Curtis J. Guillory ordained Father Ross Waggoner May 12 at St. Anthony Cathedral, Beaumont
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By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Catholic population stood at 58.9 million in 2010, according to a new census of religious congregations. The number of Catholics is lower than the 62 million Catholics reported in 2000, but the difference is due to a change in the way data was collected [...]
At their annual convention, the women attending with the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women were told that they were “an inspiration to all of us” by Bishop Curtis J Guillory, SVD. The women gathered May 4 at Our Lady of Guadalupe to not only acknowledge their service to the diocese, but also to acknowledge the [...]
At a day designed just for women, about 2,000 women gathered to listen, learn and then leave armed with information on bettering their mind, body and soul.
By Patricia Zapor Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Obama administration has issued guidelines for how federally funded faith-based programs should be administered, ranging from explanations of what is considered “explicitly religious” activity to how organizations can preserve their religious identities while using federal funds to provide services. Among the guidelines are that faith [...]
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Recent Vatican investigations of religious women have created opportunities for growth through reflection and for dialogue with their bishops, two U.S. bishops said after discussing the matter with Vatican officials. Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan of Santa Fe, N.M., and Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson, [...]
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Both the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Ind., are defending themselves against lawsuits filed by Catholic school teachers who were fired for pursuing in vitro fertilization treatments. In the Indiana case, Emily Herx is suing the diocese after being fired from her teaching [...]
The 2012 Lumen Christi finalists are being announced this week – and Southeast Texas’ own Jesús Abrego is one of the 12. As director of Hispanic Ministry for the diocese, Abrego is instrumental in introducing dynamic new ways to reach the growing Hispanic population in the state of Texas.
Hundreds across Southeast Texas visited St. Mary Catholic School, Orange, for its 78th Annual Spring Festival April 28-29. They enjoyed good food, live music, games, a volleyball tournament and a talent show.
“Teachers are extremely important, and I can’t help but be impressed when I hear about the amazing things you’re all doing at our schools,” Bishop Curtis Guillory, SVD, said at the Bishop’s Teacher Appreciation Banquet April 26 at St. Pius X, Beaumont. The banquet honored teachers, principals, and volunteers representing all six schools in the [...]
