Celebrating Father Robert Freeman, the paper adopted the new name of South Texas Catholic and renewed its mission to “look no further than the Gospel message to evangelize, teach and inform.” In fact, throughout its history, the newspaper has served as an indispensable aid to the diocesan bishops of the diocese as a medium for teaching, informing and staying in touch with the faithful. In the same way, it has provided an opportunity for the faithful to stay connected with the numerous events and news of parishes, institutions, communities and individuals throughout the diocese as well as highlight important moments in the life of our diocese. Throughout its 50 years, the newspaper has and continues to serve as an important chronicle of the history of the diocese. After 50 years, we can say that it has itself become part of our history. On behalf of the Diocese of Corpus Christi, and particularly on behalf of all the bishops who have served the diocese in the past 50 years, I express my sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the South
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Texas Catholic on this the occasion of its Golden Anniversary. I thank especially the current editor Alfredo Cardenas and the current staff as well as all past editors, staff and benefactors who have worked tirelessly to maintain the presence of a Catholic diocesan publication for the Diocese of Corpus Christi. The South Texas Catholic continues to fulfill faithfully its original mission of providing “authentic news and information from a Catholic viewpoint” and in this way helps to fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ entrusted to all of us to “make disciples of all nations” teaching them to observe all that he has commanded us to do. So as we celebrate its Golden Anniversary, we give thanks to God for the blessing of the South Texas Catholic that has served our diocese so well for the past 50 years. May it continue its important mission of making Christ known to all who may read it. May it always help us bear witness to the presence of our lord Jesus Christ here in South Texas.
Congratulations South Texas Catholic on your 50th Anniversary! With 50 Years of Service comes great responsibility. This is something Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi and South Texas Catholic have in common. 50 Years of serving the Diocese of Corpus Christi. 50 Years of helping our community. 50 Years of being there. Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi and the Mother Teresa Shelter would like to thank South Texas Catholic for always supporting our many programs which helped us to serve 253,570 people in 2015. Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi has a new location! 615 Oliver Ct., Corpus Christi, Texas 78408 (361) 884-0651 MAY 2016 | SPECIAL 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION 25