Catholic Spirit, June 2018, Volume 36, Number 6

• 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
  Pope to canonize Paul VI, Oscar Romero in Rome Oct. 14

• Good News Section

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