by Elizabeth Slaten | May 8, 2025 | Bishop, News
Habemus Papam! We have a pope! It is with great joy that we receive the news that Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the Bishop of Rome and the Successor of Peter the Apostle, choosing the name Leo. Born in Chicago, Pope Leo XIV was ordained a priest...
by Elizabeth Slaten | May 1, 2025 | Qué Pasa
Kentucky Derby Watch Party Fundraiser: St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Emory will be hosting a Kentucky Derby Watch Party Fundraiser on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 4:00pm at The White Rose (550 Country Road 3425, Emory TX). All proceeds go...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Apr 21, 2025 | Bishop, News
It is with great sorrow that I learned early this morning of the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. I have been impressed and inspired by Pope Francis’ work, mission and ministry in the Church, particularly for his attention to the dignity of immigrants and of...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Apr 20, 2025 | Bishop, News
Throughout the history of the living, the origins of anything new have always been small, practically invisible, and easily overlooked. The Lord himself has told us that “heaven” in this world is like a mustard seed, the smallest of all the seeds (Mt 23: 32-32),...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Apr 4, 2025 | Ethics and Integrity, News
As Christians, we are all called to protect the dignity of every human person. During the month of April, we are encouraged to increase awareness, to educate ourselves and our communities and to seek healing for those who have been impacted by abuse. It is also a time...