On March 19, the Diocese of Corpus Christi will host the first-ever, one-day Amazing Parish conference at the Omni Hotel in Corpus Christi. The conference will equip parish leadership teams to better lead their parishes. “Since the beginning of my ministry in the Diocese of Corpus Christi, I have tried to focus attention on reinforcing and invigorating parish life,” Bishop Michael Mulvey said. By the end of the conference, participants will have a clearer sense of where they want to lead their parish. Bishop Mulvey requests that every pastor attend and bring a team of 2-4 parish leaders.

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The Amazing Parish slates mini-conference in diocese

St. Joseph students help with Nathaniel’s Prayer Garden. Eddie Perez for South Texas Catholic

Jubilarians honored on World Day for Consecrated Life

St. Joseph’s builds Prayer Garden

Bishop Michael Mulvey celebrated Mass for the 2015 World Day for Consecrated Life on Feb. 1 at Corpus Christi Cathedral. During the Mass those in Consecrate Life renewed their commitment and jubilarians celebrating anniversaries ranging in length from 25-70 years were acknowledged with gratitude.

Nathaniel Seth Dominguez, a kindergarten student at St. Joseph School in Alice, passed away on June 8, 2014. A prayer garden to be named Nathaniel’s Prayer Garden Nathaniel Seth began in January 2015 and has been Dominguez completed. The school is conducting a fund raising project to purchase and install benches at the garden, which will be dedicated later this year. To contribute to this project call the school at (361) 664-4642.

Women and men religious from throughout the diocese celebrated World Day for Consecrated Life at Corpus Christi Cathedral on Feb. 1. Mary Cottingham, South Texas Catholic

Youth Spectacular: Rooted in Family; Grounded in Faith The Diocese of Corpus Christi Office of Youth Ministry is hosting a Mini-Youth Spectacular on March 28 at St. Frances of Rome, located at 410 Simmons St. in Agua Dulce. This event is for high school and middle school youth and will contain all the normal elements of a Youth Spectacular including dynamic speakers, praise music, adoration and Mass.

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