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Catholic Spirit, February 2019, Volume 37, Number 2
- Central Texas Section
  
  Bishop Garcia is installed as bishop of Monterey, California
  
  Father James Misko is new vicar general
  
  The list of those with a credible allegation of sexual abuse of a minor
  
  MLK event encourages all to be ‘drum majors for justice’
  
  Hospice chaplain seeks to help dying patients, their families
- World Section
  
  Be ‘influencers’ for God, pope urges at World Youth Day
  
  Pope wants abuse summit to lead to clarity, action
  
  Reunited birth mother, daughter march for life together
  Crowd marches for different reasons but same message: Defend life
  Lord’s Prayer is reaching out for father’s loving embrace, pope says
  
  Priest says Christian churches have grown closer in 50 years of dialogue
- Good News Section
  
  Bishop's Interview: An invitation to represent our beliefs at the state capitol
  
  Deacon formation leads couples in a new direction
  
  Saints for Our Times: St. Claude, a Jesuit, was devoted to the Sacred Heart
  On Mission: Our oldest mission sits on the eastern edge of diocese
  
  Faith Through Art: Let us not take for granted our gift of imagination
Catholic Spirit, January 2019, Volume 37, Number 1
- Central Texas Section
  
  Pope says thirst for power leads to abuse, conflict
  
  Encountering Christ campaign helps our rural parishes
  
  Priest celebrates God’s power often in midst of tragedy
  
  Cedarbrake offers ‘School for Contemplative Living’
  
  Gold Mass at Texas A&M honors faith and science
  
  Preparations have begun for state legislative session
- World Section
  
  Scholars expect bishops’ retreat will lead to spiritual renewal
  
  Death penalty is fruit of laws lacking humanity, mercy, pope says
  
  Many mourn death of Guatemalan girl near border
- Good News Section
  
  Bishop's Interview: Many blessings to Bishop Daniel Garcia
  
  Men: Now is the time to consider the permanent diaconate
  
  Saints for Our Times: 17th century swordsman eventually becomes a saint
  
  Social Justice: Opening our hearts to Christ in our midst
  
  A Personal Reflection: Come, Holy Spirit and renew our hearts and our church
  
  Faith Through Art: Icon of Our Lady of the Sign is complex, very symbolic
Catholic Spirit, December 2018, Volume 36, Number 11
Catholic Spirit, November 2018, Volume 36, Number 10
- Central Texas Section
Bishop Vásquez inaugerates a Year of Reparation

Catholic Services Appeal puts love into action

Aggie entering religious life gifts his ring to Oblate priest

Catholic Charities activates disaster team to help flood victims

Downtown Austin procession to honor Our Lady on Dec. 1

Encuentro process helps heal wounds, unite cultures

Catholic Charities recaps a year of faithful service

Austin Habitat makes home ownership a reality
- World Section
Synod groups tackle difficult issues from all over the world

Final synod document to focus on all young adults

Abuse crisis discussed at synod, will top bishops’ agenda

Justice Department opens investigation into Pennsylvania abuse

Bishops, sisters discuss declining numbers of US women religious

Saints risk all for love of Jesus, pope says at canonization Mass
- Good News Section
Bishop's Interview: May we do all within our power to fight the evil of sexual abuse

Social Justice: May we support the sacrifices made by our military families

Saints for Our Times: St. Joseph Pignatelli helped restore the Jesuits in the 18th century

Faith through Art: Fresco reminds us of the daily battle for eternal life

Catholic Spirit, October 2018, Volume 36, Number 9
- 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
- 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
- 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 8

Bishop's Interview: Working together to end sexual abuse
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- World Section
  Charities’ CEO visits border, hears immigrants’ stories
  A good Christian shares the Gospel, pope says
  Pope nominates leaders for upcoming Synod of Bishops
- 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
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 faith

Catholic Spirit, May 2018, Volume 36, Number 5
- 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
- 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 holiness

St. 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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