by Elizabeth Slaten | Mar 20, 2024 | Bishop, Liturgy, News
Brothers and Sisters, The journey we began on Ash Wednesday and the sacrifices we have made have led us to Holy Week. On Palm Sunday, after our Lord’s triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, we move directly into Holy Week, the most solemn time of the liturgical...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Mar 1, 2024 | News, Qué Pasa
Catechist Seminar: The Department of Faith Formation will host a Catechist Training Seminar on Saturday, March 16 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Longview from 8am-2:30pm. Sessions will be available in English and Spanish and focus on confirmation and...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Feb 9, 2024 | Catholic East Texas
“I often think about how Jesus approached the woman at the well, how gentle it was,” the young missionary said. “That’s an approach that I also love to take. I just try to be myself and meet people.” As Christians, we are called to imitate Christ and...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Feb 9, 2024 | Catholic East Texas
“A menudo pienso en cómo Jesús se acercó a la mujer del pozo, en lo amable que fue”, dijo la joven misionera. “Ese es un enfoque que también me encanta adoptar. Sólo intento ser yo mismo y conocer gente”. Como cristianos, estamos llamados a imitar a...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Feb 7, 2024 | Bishop, Liturgy, News
February 7, 2024 My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Next week, we will begin the season of Lent. This liturgical season is a time of renewal and conversion for those of us who are already Christian, and it is about welcoming the newly baptized and initiated...