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‘Responding to the signs of the times’ to revitalize Hispanic ministry — and the whole Church
For attendees at this year’s Hispanic ministry directors conference Oct. 8–11 in Miami, effective Hispanic ministry has become part of... Read more
Texas priest arrested over allegation of sexual misconduct with minor
Brownsville Bishop Daniel Flores said in a statement last week that diocesan officials had received an allegation against Father Fernando... Read more
Catholic bishops respond to Texas tragedies that left 16 dead, including group of migrants
The victims of the incident at the border were Venezuelan migrants who were waiting for a bus after spending the... Read more
Texas Catholics challenge state restrictions on migrant transport
Catholic organizations claim a Texas public health order infringes on their religious mission of helping migrants. Read more
Brownsville bishop dispenses from law of abstinence amid Texas storm
Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville announced Thursday via Twitter that he is granting a dispensation from abstinence from meat for... Read more
Bishop Flores: With respect to migration, uphold both law and compassion
In an interview earlier this month, Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville urged that US immigration law be respected, but that... Read more
US-Mexico border bishops sorrowed by migrant deaths
The bishops on either side of the Rio Grande where several migrants died last week expressed Friday their sorrow over... Read more
Meet the bishop who weaves Gospel verses, art, and Tolkien into his ministry
There are bishops who may or may not tweet with any regularity, and then there’s “Amigo de Frodo”, who provides... Read more
After order to vacate residential area, McAllen Catholic immigration center to move downtown
After a close vote, McAllen, Texas officials approved a new downtown location for a Catholic immigration relief center that was... Read more
Catholic Charities ordered to vacate migrant respite center by Texas city
City commissioners in McAllen, Texas have ordered Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV) to vacate their migrant respite... Read more
Texas diocese says border wall on Church land violates religious freedom
The Diocese of Brownsville, Texas is pushing back against a government effort to use Church property to aid in the... Read more
Catholic Charities in Brownsville receives assistance for migrant relief center
Catholic Charities in San Antonio is collecting and donating supplies to a relief center for immigrants run by its sister... Read more
Why Catholic dioceses are teaming up with Young Life
Partnerships between dioceses and the ecumenical evangelization group Young Life aim to connect Catholic youths with their Catholic parishes. Read more
