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Catholic Spirit, November 2018, Volume 36, Number 9
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Central Texas Section
US bishops take action to address abuse crisis
Healing, forgiveness sought with Mass, novena Oct. 9-17
Franciscan priest is on a mission at Cedarbrake
Austin couple makes it their mission to mission
All parishes, schools will participate in #iGiveCatholic
Generations of women gather for third annual conference
HopeAustin seeks to end hunger one child at a time
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World Section
Synod to showcase young Catholics’ needs, gifts
God is patient, even with failures, pope tells young Lithuanians
Pope revises catechism to say death penalty is ‘inadmissible’
Priest, a victim of abuse, wants to see change in the church
Today is ‘hour of the laity,’ archbishop tells Encuentro delegates
Pope discusses sex abuse, corruption of cover-up, China pact
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Good News Section
Bishop's Interview: Learn to read the signs of human trafficking
Social Justice: Practicing faithful citizenship as mid-term elections ensue
EIM Annual Report: Policies are updated, education on abuse continues
Missions: College Station family shares their story of mission
Saints for Our Times: St. John XXIII was first pope to be named ‘Man of the Year’
Faith Through Art: Pondering an icon of ‘She who shows the way’
Catholic Spirit, September 2018, Volume 36, Number 8Bishop's Interview: Working together to end sexual abuse
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Central Texas Section
Honoring the life of a good, faithful servant
Catholic schools begin the new year with tradition, progress
Future deacons are a few steps closer to ordination
Lakeway parish honors those ‘Aged to Perfection’
Deacon brings kindness, gentleness into Gatesville prisons
CCCTX team reflects on their experience in RG Valley
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World Section
Pope: Abuse victims’ outcry more powerful than efforts to silence them
Report details abuse, culture of secrecy that fanned it
Pope begins Mass in Dublin with penitential plea
Psychologist, abuse survivor, offers advice for families
In Pennsylvania, survivors speak out as church leaders listen
USCCB president seeks papal audience to answer his many questions
Text of ‘Statement of Episcopal Commitment’ from U.S. bishops’ charter
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Good News Section
Bishop's Interview: Working together to end sexual abuse
Running on Faith: ‘Do you also want to leave?’
Saints for Our Times: Padre Pio: A 20th century ‘living’ saint
Social Justice: Only love will bring justice, harmony, restore dignity
Faith Through Art: A reflection on ‘The Pelican in Her Piety’
Catholic Spirit, July-August 2018, Volume 36, Number 7
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Central Texas Section
Bishops urge Catholics to reach out to immigrants
You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek
Mental illness: Helping patients, families who struggle
Deacon has worked tirelessly to help at-risk youth
Vietnamese priests celebrate big anniversaries
Father Don Loftin retires to a different life of ministry
St. Catherine of Siena opens new preschool this fall
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World Section
Charities’ CEO visits border, hears immigrants’ storiesA good Christian shares the Gospel, pope says
Pope nominates leaders for upcoming Synod of Bishops
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Good News Section
Bishop's Interview: Capital campaign will strengthen our vibrant diocese
Saints for Our Times: Tradition gives us the story of Mary’s mother and father
On Mission: St. Mary Mission is a jewel atop Hostyn Hill
Social Justice: Continually expanding our reach to the peripheries
On Scripture: May we share our gifts with courage, above all faith
Faith Through Art: Creativity helps us delve into mysteries of our faith
Catholic Spirit, June 2018, Volume 36, Number 6
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Central Texas Section
Three priests will be ordained on June 23
Remembering those who have died
Official appointments
WWME: Making strong marriages stronger
Deacon sees his ministry as gift of empathy, compassion
East Austin parish finds unity in diversity
Program seeks to help young people put faith in action
Women encouraged to embrace the joy of parish life -
World Section
Archdiocese offers healing, support for Santa Fe
Confirmation gives us strength to be led by God, pope says
US Catholics donate nearly $59 million to relief efforts
Church is cautiously optimistic about DACA bills in Congress
Kansas City archbishop addresses Prayer Breakfast
Pray for families, receive an indulgence, Vatican says
Mission trips strengthen faith, desire to serve in young adults
Pope will create 14 new cardinals in June
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Good News Section
Bishop's Interview: Latest exhortation is a call to holiness in today’s world
Social Justice: Mental Health: Upholding the dignity of the whole person
Young adults: Let us undertake the mission to welcome young adults
Saints for Our Times: St. Ladislaus sought the good of the people of Hungary
Faith through Art: Finding art in the beauty of our Christian faithCatholic Spirit, May 2018, Volume 36, Number 5
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Central Texas Section
Pope offers practical advice in latest exhortation
St. Austin’s School celebrates 100th anniversary
Harker Heights symposium on NFP, chastity is May 19
Catholic radio station director walks by faith
Young adults invited to TEC retreat June 22-24
Dripping Springs pastor focuses on growth, healing
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World Section
Pope adds Marian feast to universal church calendar
Conference examines how pope charts church’s path
800 Encuentro delegates urged to put faith into action
Pope asks newly ordained priests to be merciful-
Good News Section
Bishop's Interview: Permanent deacons: Ministers of word, liturgy, charity
A Personal Reflection: Fact: The Truth does set us free
Social Justice: Let us rejoice, be glad: We are holy people
Faith Through Art: Icons of Mary reflect different aspects of her holinessSt. Richard Pampuri served Christ via his hospital patients
Catholic Spirit, April 2018, Volume 36, Number 4-
Central Texas Section
Bishop thanks priests, blesses oils at Chrism Mass
Knights of Columbus is now recruiting members online
Spreading message of Divine Mercy in Taylor, beyond
Program offers hope for those seeking citizenship
Brother’s art reflects the work of the ‘Ultimate Artist’
Catholic men gather to celebrate their faith
Pro-life Aggies award scholarships to parenting students
Vatican holds marriage workshop in Austin-
World Section
Youth ask church to listen during pre-synod meeting
‘Cry out,’ pope tells young people at Palm Sunday Mass
Present in the Eucharist, Jesus transforms us, pope says
Interpreter for deaf sees God’s hand at work in her ministry
First auxiliary bishop ordained for Brownsville Diocese
Indiana Catholic still enjoys going to Mass at 109-
Good News Section
Bishop's Interview: Encuentro process: A renewal for the whole church
Ethics and Integrity in Ministry: Lessons learned: A time for the church to lead
Saints for Our Times: St. Maria Crescentia goes from poor girl to saint
Social Justice: Remembering our past to create a better future
Faith through Art: Easter reflections on Angelico’s ‘Noli me tangere’
Catholic Spirit, March 2018, Volume 36, Number 3-
Central Texas Section
Masses, rally celebrate dignity of human life
Obituaries: Father Becker, Father Weerakkody, Father Wade Russell, Brother
Patrick Sopher, CSC
Reicher students march for life in Washington
Capital campaign will fund needs throughout diocese
Mission work leads to encounter for students
Judy Knotts honored for ‘servant leadership’-
World Section
Lent is time to be aware of false prophets, cold hearts
‘Lean on each other,’ advises couple married 75 years
Pope reassures foster kids that they are loved
Pope says Paul VI will be declared a saint this year-
Good News Section
Bishop's Interview: Calling for immigration reform in our country
On Scripture: Servant leaders speak up with courage, conviction
Saints for Our Times: St. Guy went from riches to rags to follow the call
Social Justice: CCCTX works to build community for veterans
On Prayer: Building a prayer life takes a little practice
Faith through Art: St. Paul and the Risen Christ on Damascus Road
Catholic Spirit, February 2018, Volume 36, Number 2-
Central Texas Section
Build relationships to drive out racism, Bishop Guillory says
Obituaries: Fr. Leddy, Deacon Consentino and Patricia O'Connor
Lockhart choir director trusts God’s plan
Students recognized for service to the homeless
Aquarium helps instill virtues at St. Louis in Austin
Local SVdP conference receives national grant-
World Section
Young adults gather for fellowship, share faith
President to March for Life: Every life is precious
Pope tackles tough issues in Chile and Peru
‘Dreamer’ in Indiana faces family breakup if DACA expires
Laughter defeats temptation of self-importance, pope tells religious
In Holy Land, US bishops say building walls does no good
In-flight nuptials: Pope didn’t glide over church requirements
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Good News Section
Bishop's Interview: Lent: A grace-filled time of conversion, renewal
A Personal Reflection: Serving as a deacon to the Bishop (of Rome)
Social Justice: The Body of Christ is alive in our midst
Saints for our Times: ‘Band of Brothers’ gave us the Seven Sorrows
On Mission: Local 'beach' is home to a beautiful sunrise
Faith through Art: A pilgrimage of epiphany and encounter
Catholic Spirit, January 2018, Volume 36, Number 1-
Central Texas Section
Dorsey has started many ‘courageous conversations’
New facility now open for San Juan Diego CHS
White Mass celebrates health care workers, healing
Including all in the celebration of the sacraments
Young adults encouraged to consider mission work
Parish Gabriel Project helps immigrant family thrive-
World Section
Build peace by welcoming migrants, refugees, pope says
Kids entertain Pope Francis on his 81st birthday
Pope talks about humility, tenderness of God, the Father
Pope: Sunday is losing sense of day of rest, renewal in Christ
Clergy in Mexico: Southern state of Chiapas is in crisis
#MeToo: Catholic Church can play role in discussion, healing
Church helps in disaster recovery near and far-
Good News Section
Bishop's Interview: Looking forward to big events coming up soon
A Personal Reflection: New movement led by the Spirit, fed by the Eucharist
Social Justice: Welcoming the stranger, defending all human life
Saints for Our Times: French saint was devoted to St. Francis de Sales
Faith through Art: The feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus is Jan. 3
Catholic Spirit, December 2017, Volume 35, Number 11
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Central Texas Section
Praying for peace, conversion to Jesus through Mary
Relic of St. Anthony finds a home in Bryan
V Encuentro process now moves to regional level
Austinites called to action during Hurricane Harvey
Many resources are available to help those with special needs
The Christi Center seeks to comfort those who mourn-
World Section
US bishops take on immigration, racism at fall assembly
‘Future of church in good hands,’ says Archbishop Gomez
National Geographic tells the story of Christ’s tomb
At Mass, Jesus seeks to bring others with him to salvation
‘Invest in love,’ pope says on first World Day of the Poor
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Good News Section
Bishop's Interview: Consecrating ourselves to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Advent: Ways to prepare our families for the coming of Christ
Family reflections: This Advent children are waiting for homes
Saints for Our Times: St. Peter Fourier sought to educate all children
Traditions: Pastorela reminds participants of ‘home’
Mission: Small mission church was large in faith
Faith through art: The Nativity facade of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
Catholic Spirit, November 2017, Volume 35, Number 10
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Central Texas Section
Annual appeal calls all to ‘Be One in Christ’
CCCTX unveils new program for veterans, families
Fatima statue comes to Central Texas Dec. 6-10
#iGiveCatholic is 24 hours of giving on Nov. 28
900 gather for second annual Women’s Conference
Schoenstatt: A Marian shrine for everyone-
World Section
Share the Journey encourages all to reach out to migrants
In Caribbean, church agencies help as rebuilding begins
App teaches blessings, how to pray in ASL
Texas bishops criticize ACLU’s support of teen’s abortion
Long-term recovery ahead for those hit hard by wildfires
Speakers examine faith practices of millennials
Death penalty is ‘contrary to the Gospel,’ pope says
Making the catechism shine in the 21st century
Government asked to reconsider low refugee cap
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Good News Section
Bishop's Interview: May young people respond courageously to God’s call
Social Justice: May we share the good news of Catholic social teaching
Saints for Our Times: Quattrocchis: First married couple to be beatified together
Pro-Life: How one parish is working to build a culture of life
Faith through Art: Song, sacred spaces inspire Austin artist’s creativity
Catholic Spirit, October 2017, Volume 35, Number 9
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Central Texas section
CCCTX is prepared for long-term disaster relief
Austin family named KC Family of the Year
Dufour is devoted to bringing Christ to prisons, jails
San Marcos doctor heeds the call to mission
Pilgrim Statue of Fatima makes its way to Texas soon
Lake Travis Ladies of Charity aim to serve
Parish program helps couples overcome obstacles
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World section
Blessed Rother ‘an authentic light’ for church, world
Rockport priest helps parishioners who ‘lost everything’
Church-based charities provide earthquake relief in Mexico
Jesuit in Puerto Rico says hurricane devastation is ‘apocalyptic’
Pope is worried about growing anti-migrant sentiment
Encuentro process is currently focused at diocesan level-
Good news section
Bishop's Interview: Sharing the journeys of migrants, refugees
Social Justice: Sharing the dignity of life as we Share the Journey
Young Adults: Lessons learned from the survey of young people
Saints For Our Times: St. Francis of Borgia known as second founder of Jesuits
Social Media: Is there an app to be a cultural mystic?
Faith through art: Praying with the icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help
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