Posts by Helen Osman
Texas bishops file amicus brief to support Ruben Gutierrez’s appeal of death sentence
AUSTIN — The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops has filed an amicus brief supporting the First Amendment rights of Ruben Gutierrez, who has been given a death sentence but was granted a stay of execution June 9 by the Federal District Court in Brownsville. The brief to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reiterates the…
Read MoreMonsignor David Toups appointed as bishop of Beaumont, to succeed Bishop Curtis Guillory, SVD
Bishop-elect David Toups WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Curtis J. Guillory, SVD, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Beaumont and has named Monsignor David L. Toups, a priest of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg as Bishop-elect of Beaumont. The appointment was publicized in Washington, D.C. on June 9, 2020…
Read MoreStatement on Scarce Healthcare Resources
At this time of a highly contagious pandemic, our healthcare providers are performing heroic actions daily in serving our communities. We commend and are grateful for their efforts and ask the Holy Spirit to guide their decisions and provide them and their patients with wisdom, fortitude, and prudence. We also commend and are grateful for…
Read MoreAn Annunciation Message of Hope
Espanol On Wednesday, 25 March, the feast of the Annunciation, the bishops of Texas join Pope Francis, who has invited “the Heads of the Churches and the leaders of every Christian community, together with all Christians of the various confessions, to invoke the Almighty, the omnipotent God, to recite at the same time the prayer that Jesus,…
Read MoreUn mensaje de esperanza en la Anunciación
English En esta fiesta de la Anunciación del Señor, los obispos católicos de Texas ofrecemos palabras de fe viva y esperanza a nuestra gente en este tiempo extraordinario de ansiedad y enfermedad. Al enfrentar tantas incógnitas, podemos estar seguros de la fidelidad de Dios. La Anunciación del Señor es una fiesta de esperanza en la…
Read MoreEl Paso, Austin teachers recognized as 2020 Teachers of the Year
A math teacher in an Austin-area Catholic high school and a fifth grade teacher in El Paso have been recognized as the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops 2020 HIgh School Teacher of the Year and Elementary Teacher of the Year, respectively. The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops recognizes Katie Artzt as the 2020 High School…
Read MoreTexas Catholic bishops respond to federal judge’s preliminary injunction regarding refugee
The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops welcomes the preliminary injunction issued by a federal judge, making moot the refugee consent decision to deny Texans the ability to welcome refugees to Texas as a preliminary place of refuge, at least until the court makes a final decision or unless the injunction is overturned by a higher…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Bishops respond to Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to turn away refugees
Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to turn away refugees from the great state of Texas is deeply discouraging and disheartening. While the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops respects the governor, this decision is simply misguided. It denies people who are fleeing persecution, including religious persecution, from being able to bring their gifts and talents to our…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Executive Director Jennifer Carr Allmon discusses the dangers of payday lending…. Education Department wraps up fall accreditation… An update on the capital punishment case of Rodney Reed … A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director As we enjoy our Thanksgiving leftovers, we are also being bombarded with…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Executive Director Jennifer Carr Allmon discusses how Catholics can help bring civility to our political discourse…. Congratulations to three of our dioceses on their work to promote priestly vocations!… Adoption Awareness Month resources… Our Public Policy Outreach Coordinator visits Corpus Christi… and more… A Message from Jennifer…
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