The construction of a new facility for St. Mary, Cleveland, is underway and on schedule. “We have not stopped any projects due to the pandemic but we are taking precautions to protect one another,” said Alan Bihm, Diocesan Director of Construction.
“I’m very grateful and it is such an honor to be recognized for the work that I do.” Those words described the reaction of Ms. Jerrilynn Miller once realizing that she was the recipient of the 2020 Dr. Anna Steinberger Outstanding Educator Award from the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission.
A beloved and respected religious leader who ministered in the Diocese of Beaumont has passed away at the age of 94. Father Maurice Linehan, MS, died May 14 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Conn. During his ministry, Father Linehan served at St. Michael in Jasper.
The Diocesan Office of Worship is using online platforms and technology in order to work and stay connected. “We are exploring ways of preparing our liturgical workshops and trainings on video and virtual media presentations,” said Rosalind Sanchez, Director of the Office of Worship.
The COVID-19 virus is not stopping the restoration at Holy Family Retreat Center in Beaumont thanks to much help from parishioners and friends of the diocese.
Youth Ministry has found new ways to stay connected with youth and youth ministers throughout the diocese during the pandemic. “We talk with members of the Diocesan Youth Leadership Team and other youth weekly,” said Melanie Ehrlich, Director of Youth Ministry.
Teachers and staff at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica School Early Childhood Center, Beaumont, gave a final goodbye to their students at the end of the year parade May 19.
Although eighth graders and their families will not have a traditional graduation ceremony, faculty and staff at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School, Port Arthur, are working to make the ceremony a memorable experience.
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — At a time of global “tragedy and suffering” because of the coronavirus, and in view of the long-term impact it will have, believers of every religion should beg mercy from the one God and father of all, Pope Francis said.
African American Ministry is finding ways to provide resources parishes can use who are trying to meet the challenges presented by the pandemic. The ministry is looking for resources that would be most beneficial for parishes that are primarily African American or multi-cultural.
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Expressing his hopes for a vaccine against the coronavirus, Pope Francis also gave his support to an interreligious day of prayer and fasting for an end to the pandemic.
Some parishioners of St. Joseph, Livingston, are still living with the effects of a tornado that blew through Polk County April 22 damaging homes and disrupting their lives. “We were hoping that we didn’t get blown away,” said parishioner Linda De La Cerda.
The faithful of the Diocese of Beaumont received some good news May 1, when Bishop Curtis Guillory, SVD, announced they would be able to receive Holy Communion while in their vehicles on the parish grounds.