By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — All Christians are called to be missionaries, which at its most basic level involves living in such a way that other people ask what motivates their love and concern, Pope Francis said.

Por Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — El papa Francisco dijo que el Concilio Vaticano II moldeó tanto su visión teológica y pastoral que tal vez no ha sido tan explícito como debería haber sido en resaltar esos vínculos, especialmente cuando se trata de sus contribuciones a la enseñanza social católica.

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis said the Second Vatican Council so shaped his theological and pastoral vision that perhaps he has not been as explicit as he should have been in highlighting those ties, especially when it comes to his contributions to Catholic social teaching.

By Christopher Riggs Catholic News Service PILSEN, Kan. (CNS) — God put the desire to be a priest in Father Emil J. Kapaun’s heart at an early age, Bishop Carl A. Kemme of Wichita, Kansas, said during a homily Sept. 26 in Pilsen, the hometown of the war-hero priest and sainthood candidate.

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Visitors, tourists and employees who want to enter Vatican territory will be required beginning Oct. 1 to show proof of vaccination, recovery from the coronavirus or a negative COVID-19 test.

Por Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — A partir del 1 de octubre, los visitantes, turistas y empleados que deseen ingresar al territorio del Vaticano deberán mostrar prueba de vacunación, recuperación del coronavirus o una prueba negativa de COVID-19.

By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus’ death on the cross calls Christians to focus on helping the vulnerable rather than defending contentious agendas, Pope Francis said.

By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — On paper, Pope Francis’ apostolic visit to Hungary and Slovakia was pretty standard as papal trips go: outdoor Masses, meeting with dignitaries, visiting poor and marginalized populations and of course, answering questions from journalists aboard the papal flight.

For The Good

By Catholic News Service BUDAPEST, Hungary (CNS) — The ultimate purpose of the Eucharist is mission, Mary Healy, a professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, told the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress.

By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a late-night decision Sept. 1, the Supreme Court ruled against blocking a Texas law banning abortions at six weeks of pregnancy. The 5-4 vote, issued with a one-paragraph unsigned opinion, said the challengers to the Texas law — which went into effect Sept. 1 — did not adequately address the “complex and novel antecedent procedural questions” in this case.

Today Bishop Toups went to the Neches River to ask God’s Blessings during this hurricane season, especially with Ida heading to Louisiana. He asked for God and the Holy Spirit to dissipate the storms, for the preservation of life & property and for the safety and protection of all in harm’s way.

View the letters here in English and Spanish

To concerned parents of the Diocese. Watch the video here!

See the document here

See the letter here!

Pastoral care – whether in a parish or in the community – is important to Catholic faithful. Through the years Bishop Curtis Guillory, SVD, in collaboration with the clergy has ministered to and provided pastoral care to the thousands of Catholic faithful in Southeast Texas.

It is with sorrow that we tell you that Msgr. James Vanderholt, retired priest of our diocese, has passed away August 11, 2021, at the age of 88. When the arrangements are complete, we will post them.

By Julie Asher Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed by the Senate makes “historic investments” in transportation, climate change mitigation, job creation, expanded internet access and other areas, but several issues still need attention, said the U.S. bishops’ domestic policy committee chairman.

All services will be held in Family Life Center at Immaculate Conception-St. Peter the Apostle Church in Groves. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 11, 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary by Groves KCs at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, August 12, at 10 a.m. A meal will follow at the Groves KC Hall.