Using robots and computers, five-year-old students from St. Joseph School in Alice were able to bring their own robots to life in KinderLab on Feb. 6. The K-5 students worked together in small group sessions using Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering and Mathematics, (S.T.R.E.A.M.),

"Silver and gold, silver and gold, everyone wishes for silver and gold. How do you measure its worth? Just by the pleasure, it gives here on Earth.”

St. Elizabeth School celebrated National Catholic School Week from Jan. 28-Feb. 1.

Our Lady of the Rosary Pre-K3-5 celebrated National Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 28-Feb. 1.

Since 1974, Catholic Schools Week has become a national celebration focused on the value of Catholic education, the contributions young scholars bring to the church, and the families that bring life to their communities.

I love being a deacon and performing all the duties asked of me. It's very demanding, but also very rewarding. I have proclaimed the gospel, given numerous homilies, served at the altar, presided at funeral vigils and graveside services, and baptized babies and children.

When Angelina Gaitan learned giving birth to her own children would be difficult due to a medical condition, both she and her husband David Gaitan, Jr. had an idea that adoption was the solution. Newly married in 2013, she and David talked about having children even before they were married.

Even though her first paintings were damaged during Hurricane Harvey, Corpus Christi artist Mercedes “Merci” McCoy did not let that stop her from completing a set of new religious imagery for a chapel at CHRISTUS Spohn Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Family Health Center.

As Bishop Michael Mulvey looked out across a sea of white uniforms, he told prisoners at the Garza West Unit just what he saw, “good people, who may have made some terrible mistakes.”

Now that the excitement of the Christmas season and the glow of the New Year’s celebration has subsided a bit, we find ourselves feeling that life has picked up a rhythm that might be described best by looking at the liturgical calendar: “Ordinary Time.” This might not seem glamorous on its face, but the routine of daily life is a perfect place to find a closer union with Christ.

Growing up in Tabaco, Albay in the Philippines, Father Rogel “Ogie” Rosalinas, SOLT, always knew he wanted to dedicate his life to the church. By the time he felt ready to answer the call, he was not spiritually prepared, so he faithfully waited for God’s timing.

On Jan. 13 St. Mary Church in Freer held a dedication and blessing ceremony for the newest addition to their church building. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of parishioners, an extension was added to the front of the church, giving it a much-needed facelift. The Parish held Fish Fries and Bingo to raise some of the money.

The Angels Chapel and multipurpose center was blessed by Bishop Michael Mulvey at a special dedication Mass at The Ark Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter for Youth on Jan. 13. The 32 children now have a place to worship, sing and play instruments with complete abandonment.

There is something about babbling brooks and running streams that does a soul good. One of the most memorable camping trips that I have ever had was beside such a stream. It was located in a remote part of the Angelina National Forest in East Texas. We had been hiking for a good portion of the day through the thick of the forest, tromping through a lightly trodden trail that had become overrun with brush and vegetation. It appeared that no conservation crews had maintained the trail in a long time, nor had anyone traversed that way for about as long. It was a wonderful feeling of adventure trekking through an area that was far removed from the beaten paths that others had taken.

At the end of January or the beginning of February roses are for sale at HEB stores. Even if the skies remain overcast for the next several weeks and the wind that is so typical of Corpus Christi still blows strong, these roses still announce coming of spring and with it—gardening.

After months of preparation and six rounds of competition, Incarnate Word Academy Middle Level announced the winners of its Amazing Angel Shake Competition on Feb. 1 during an assembly in the school’s James R. Dougherty, Jr. Center.

Incarnate Word Academy welcomed guest speaker Spencer West to its campus on Jan. 31, during its celebration of Catholic Schools Week. West reminded students to find opportunity in every challenge while empowering future leaders to facilitate passion within themselves in order to create positive change in the world.

St. Joseph School in Alice celebrated their parish, community, students, staff & families on National Catholic Schools’ Week. Students began the week celebrating with St. Joseph Church parishioners at Sunday Mass.

St. Patrick School students and teachers dressed as historical figures and book characters as they attended classes throughout the day on Jan. 31 – one of their many activities designated to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week (NCSW).  At the conclusion of NCSW students celebrated Grandparent/Special Person Day with Mass and reception on Feb. 1.

Holy Family students, faculty, staff and parents National Catholic Schools Week ended their week-long celebration with their 2nd Annual Walk-a-Thon and Family Fun Day on Feb. 1 at Cole Park. Parents joined children for the early morning walk and stayed throughout the morning as they played in the park. Everyone was treated to hot dogs in the park.