Cardinal praises conscience provisions in House appropriations bill
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities praised lawmakers for including two conscience provisions in the House version of the 2013...
View ArticleChurch steps in to challenge Indian acceptance of female feticide
By Anto Akkara Catholic News Service NEW DELHI (CNS) — An official in the Indian Catholic Church has endorsed the idea that participants in sex-selective abortions should be charged with murder. The...
View ArticleSept. 11 Memorial Mass set for Sept. 9, cross to be dedicated
St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, 700 Jefferson, Beaumont, will celebrate a Blue Mass in memory of Sept. 11 and for the safety of first responders. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Curtis Guillory, SVD,...
View ArticleFather Stratman passes away, services set
Father Joseph Stratman passed away Sept. 7 in his hometown of Texas City. He was 61. A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Sept. 9 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, 5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas...
View ArticlePope names six new cardinals, including US Archbishop Harvey
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI surprised pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 24 by announcing he would create six new cardinals, including 63-year-old U.S....
View ArticleMary “Mickey” T. Rudolph, wife of Deacon Bill Rudolph, dies
Mary “Mickey” Rudolph, age 86, passed away on Dec. 8, 2012, in Shepherd. Funeral for Mickey Rudolph will be Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 702 E. Houston St., Cleveland. Society of...
View ArticleMany cultures, one family
Celebrating MLK Some of the many cultures that make up Southeast Texas came together Jan. 12 at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, Beaumont, to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In addition to...
View ArticleText of Pope Francis I’s remarks from balcony after his election
By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Here is the English translation of Pope Francis I’s remarks delivered from the balcony after his election as pope. Brothers and sisters, good evening. You...
View ArticleVatican financial investigator says laws, roles will be strengthened
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The director of the Vatican’s Financial Intelligence Authority said the Vatican will further amend its finance-related laws in the coming...
View ArticleTexas stiffens abortion restrictions; pro-lifers rally to support bill
By Enedelia J. Obregon Catholic News Service AUSTIN, Texas (CNS) — The drama in Texas over abortion that drew national and international attention came to an end for the moment after the state House of...
View ArticlePope to parents: Teach your children to respect, defend human life
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Respect for human life from conception until natural death is something children must be taught, not mainly with words, but by the example of...
View ArticleThe intentions of a diocese
Catholics from across the diocese gathered with Bishop Curtis Guillory, SVD, Aug. 8 at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, Beaumont, to celebrate a special Mass for the intentions of all the faithful of...
View ArticleMsgr. Charles Domec passes away
Msgr. Charles Domec, native of Port Arthur, died over the weekend. Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 22, at Sts. Simon and Jude Church, in The Woodlands, 1-8 p.m., with a Rosary recited each hour....
View ArticleServices set for Msgr. Domec who passed away Aug. 17
Rev. Msgr. Charles C. Domec, 82, of The Woodlands passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013, in Houston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza, Bishop Vincent...
View ArticleStudents remember 9/11
Students, staff, clergy and families of St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica School, Beaumont, honored and prayed for those who lost their lives September 11, 2001, and the heroes of that day during the...
View ArticleHelping our brothers and sisters affected by Typhoon Haiyan
My Dear Sisters and Brothers, Given the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan striking primarily The Philippines and secondarily Vietnam, I am instructing that a Special Second Collection be taken in all...
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