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Proclaiming the Good News to the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston since 1964

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IN JUSTICE

Slow justice: 45 years later Houstonians honor memory of 1977 murder victim BY JO ANN ZUÑIGA Texas Catholic Herald HOUSTON — A crowd of Houston community leaders and family of a Vietnam War veteran, severely beaten and drowned after being thrown into Buffalo Bayou by Houston police in 1977, gathered recently on the banks of the bayou to honor the memory of Jose “Joe” Campos Torres. The April 2 public ceremony dedicating a Memorial Plaza and trail near the University of Houston Downtown, now named after the former U.S. Army soldier, was a far cry from the night of May 5, 1977. That’s when six Houston police officers arrived to arrest the 23-year-old for disorderly conduct at an East End bar, its court case revealed. Instead of taking him directly to jail, See MEMORY, page 6

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San José Clinic marks 100 years of finding new ways to share Christ in action

Father Philip Wilhite baptizes a young girl during Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday April 16 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Conroe. More than 1,650 new Catholics joined the local Church during the Easter season.

BY KERRY MCGUIRE Herald Correspondent

cross many of 146 Church, especially for the 1,650-plus parishes in the who are joining the Church this Archdiocese, on Holy Easter. Saturday, a voice cried As part of the joyous Easter out to proclaim the Resurrection of celebration, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo the Lord: “Be glad, let earth be glad, as welcomed these new Catholics into glory floods her, ablaze with light the local Church of Galvestonfrom her eternal King, let all corners Houston. Thousands, many supported of the earth be glad, by their families and knowing an end to gloom friends, began the Rite of and darkness.” Christian Initiation of EMBRACING That message also Adults process in February. EASTER resounded in Catholic This RCIA process, carried communities around the out in parishes and world, from St. Peter’s dioceses across GalvestonBasilica to the Houston and the United underground churches in States, came full circle as China and the suffering the U.S. Church welcomed communities in Ukraine, thousands of new Catholics to bring forth a song of hope and a at Easter Vigil Masses April 16. brave “Alleluia” in the face of tragedy While people can become Catholic and despair. at any time of the year, the Easter Vigil For many, this Triduum was a See EASTER, page 4 return and journey to Christ and His

HOUSTON — A local healthcare services provider celebrating its 100th year of care to the underserved continues to find new and creative ways to amplify Christ’s commands for the faithful to love and take care of one another. San José Clinic, founded in 1922 by Monsignor George T. Walsh and aided by Katie Carroll and the Charity Guild of Catholic Women, continues to be a healthcare home for hardworking uninsured neighbors in the Greater Houston and surrounding areas. According to Maureen Sanders, president and CEO of San José Clinic, since the pandemic began two years ago, dedicated staff and volunteers have found new and better ways to continue providing quality care to the most See SAN JOSÉ, page 7

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Father Christian Bui inserts grains of incense into the Paschal candle during Easter Vigil Mass on April 16 at St. Edward Catholic Church.

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Above, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo breathes upon a vessel of sacred chrism after blending in a fragrant mixture and consecrating it during a Chrism Mass at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston on April 12 during Holy Week. Below, Cardinal DiNardo stirs the chrism oil after pouring in fragrance. Chrism Masses involve the blessing of oils used in several sacraments and priests renewing their ordination promises.

Cardinal DiNardo celebrates Chrism Mass, Triduum at Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica

HOUSTON — Catholics across the Archdiocese gathered for the annual Chrism Mass on April 12 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in downtown Houston. Daniel Cardinal DiNardo was the principal celebrant for the Chrism Mass, during which the priests of the Archdiocese renewed their promises and commitment to the priesthood. As part of the Church’s preparation for Easter, the sacred oils were blessed and consecrated for the celebration of the Sacraments throughout the upcoming year. At the end of Mass, the oils were presented to and received by all parishes of the Archdiocese. These holy oils — the Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens and the Holy Chrism — are used in the Sacraments of the Anointing of the Sick, Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders. Two days later, Cardinal DiNardo celebrated a trilingual Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. Then on Holy Saturday, he celebrated the Solemn Vigil of Easter. Finally, on Easter Sunday, Cardinal DiNardo returned to the Mother Church of Texas and the Archdiocese to celebrate Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica on Galveston Island on Easter Day. †

At left, Cardinal DiNardo washes a parishioner’s feet during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 14. At bottom left, Cardinal DiNardo prays before the Blessed Sacrament in a place of reposition. Below, Cardinal DiNardo accepts the gifts from two members of Houston’s Catholic youth community during the Chrism Mass.

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100 years ago, a number of prelates joined Galveston’s Bishop Christopher Byrne to mark the 75th anniversary of the then-Diocese of Galveston, including bishops from Missouri, Alabama, Louisiana and Texas. Archbishop John W. Shaw of the Archdiocese of New Orleans attended (center, seated), as Galveston belonged to the province of New Orleans.

Archdiocese celebrating 175 years of faith

Starting next month, the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will kick off a year-long celebration of its 175th anniversary. Read the Texas Catholic Herald, follow the Archdiocese on social media and visit www.archgh.org/175 for updates and dedicated content on this historic milestone.

IN STEWARDSHIP OF CREATION Caring for all God’s creation near and far

PINEHURST — Staff at Circle Lake Retreat Center partnered with the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation in Kendalia to make the Magnolia-area location a center for releasing rescued and rehabilitated wildlife. Kirk Herbeck, facilities manager at Circle Lake Retreat Center, connected with the Kendalia-based animal rehab center, which facilitated the release of four brown morph and three white morph Chinese geese on April 1. “(We recognize) our role as stewards of creation and acknowledging Circle Lake as a sanctuary for spiritual and physical life,” said Ricardo Medina, director of Family Life Ministry for the Archdiocese, which oversees the retreat center. †

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Pope Francis invites the entire Church to reflect on a theme that is decisive for its life and mission: “It is precisely this path of synodality which God expects of the Church of the third millennium.” If you were unable to attend a SCAN TO listening session at your parish, we TAKE SURVEY invite you to share your answers using this anonymous online survey. Answer any or all of the questions from the personal experiences you’ve had with the Church in Galveston-Houston. None of the responses are required. This survey will close on April 30, 2022. All feedback received will be taken into consideration in preparing the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston’s report to the Synod of Bishops. For more information, resources about the local Synod process in the Archdiocese and to take the survey, visit the website at WWW.ARCHGH.ORG/SYNOD.

IN BRIEF Priest vs. Seminarians set for April 29

HOUSTON — The fifth annual Priests vs. Seminarians Basketball Game will take place on Friday, April 29, at Tudor Fieldhouse at Rice University, located at 6100 Main St. in Houston. Tailgate with the Knights of Columbus begins at 5 p.m., stadium doors open at 6 p.m. and the game begins at 7 p.m. All ticket sales will go to benefit seminarians. Tickets are available online at houstonvocations.com/events. †

Café Catholica Lite heads to Galveston Island for a May 12 gathering

GALVESTON — The Office for Young Adult and Campus Ministry will host the next Café Catholica Lite at St. Patrick Church, located at 1010 35th St. in Galveston, on May 12 from 7 to 8:45 p.m. The speaker for the in-person event is Mary Caprio, director of Family Life at St. Michael the Archangel Church. Her topic will be “The Case Against Contraception: A Path toward Lifelong Love.” The night will include light snacks, the talk, a Q&A and communal prayer. The talk will be available to view online as well at www.archgh.org/cafecatholica. The Café Catholica program seeks to help young adults ages 18 to 39 encounter Christ and His Church. All young adults are invited to Café Catholica Lite throughout the year. For more, contact the Office for Young Adult and Campus Ministry at yacm@archgh.org or 713-741-8778. †

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LOCAL EASTER, from page 1 celebrates the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus, so these High Holy days are particularly appropriate for catechumens, who have never been baptized, to receive Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion at the Easter Vigil. Candidates who were already baptized completed their initiation through a profession of faith, were confirmed and received the Eucharist. Across the U.S., thousands more new Catholics were welcomed into the Church during Easter Vigil Masses. On Easter Day, thousands attended Masses to welcome the Easter season and celebrate the Resurrection. Now the paschal candle is lit in every church, and the Easter season continues on for 50 days in the Catholic Church until Pentecost Sunday, June 5. †

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A blue ribbon Rodeo: Catholic schools students shine at HLSR BY JAMES RAMOS Texas Catholic Herald HOUSTON — When a group of first grade students from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School made the trek to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR), it wasn’t a surprise to many when they squealed at the sight of a large longhorn. Those students joined thousands of others who attended the Rodeo and participated in the Rodeo’s 2022 school art program, all from 95 public school districts and 54 private schools. Teachers sent more than 3,000 pieces of students’ artwork to the Rodeo for preliminary judging in January. The judges selected 739 pieces of artwork to advance to the next round of judging on Jan. 30, where 72 students were selected to participate in the school art auction, which was held March 13. A number of Catholic school students also participated in the art program. The annual program offers students in Pre-K through the 12th grade to compete in district shows, earn scholarships and display their work in the Hayloft Gallery during the Rodeo. These Catholic school students joined others from 130 different school districts in the Houston area. Seven students, including Tam D., Noah P., Phoenix M., Ella L., Armando P., Isabella V., and Mia L., from St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in Houston won awards of excellence, each depicting different parts of agriculture life, such as cows, tractors and cacti. Emma Hansen, a third grade student at St. Laurence Catholic School, won first prize in the 2022 HLSR coloring contest. She was the first St. Laurence student to ever win the award and her work was displayed among others from all over Texas during the Rodeo in 2022. A student from Corpus Christi Catholic School also won a blue ribbon award for the coloring contest. At St. Rose of Lima, school students kicked off Rodeo season on Feb. 25 Go Texan Day with a special event that brought together parents and their students, teachers, faculty and staff for a Rodeo get down. With everyone decked out in their best Western attire, students stomped their boots, waved their cowboy and cowgirl hats. Fathers danced with their daughters, and mothers danced with their sons. Even the faculty and staff enjoyed

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ST. FRANCIS DE SALES a few boot scootin’ boogies. The special program included student performances, games and other activities, like stick horse races. St. Anne Catholic School in Tomball also rounded up its own stars, with several of their own winning ribbons and awards of excellence for their work. Maya S., Emma B., Vera S., Sonia M., Marcus S., Anna B., Meredith M., Theresa M., Kinley L., Jenelle C., and Claire U. all won awards of recognition for their art. These students joined a long legacy of the nearly 10 million

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ST. ANNE - TOMBALL art pieces entered by students into the contest since 1965. Students from St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School in the Bay Area also attended the Rodeo, among the more than 67,000 that visited the Agventure exhibit, where 760 chicks hatched, 32 piglets, 17 lambs and 15 calves were born, according to Rodeo officials. This year the HSLR celebrated its 90th anniversary, welcoming back more than 2.4 million guests during its 24day run. $22.2 million was committed for scholarships and education in 2022.

Officials estimated that the livestock and horse show drew 34,310 entries, with junior auction sales totaling around $20.2 million. The Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage and provides year-round educational support within the community. Since 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $550 million to the youth of Texas and education. †

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A grieving mother: “God gave me the grace to forgive” MEMORY, from page 1 the officers took Torres to “The Hole.” A concrete platform below street level, The Hole dropped 20 feet down into the bayou along a darkened area on the edge of downtown near Austin and Commerce streets. Most of the officers, except for a young rookie, took turns beating the handcuffed prisoner, according to testimony. When they finally did take Torres to jail, that’s when the arresting officers were told by the jail booking desk to take the Mexican-American to the hospital because of his extensive injuries from being beaten. Court evidence showed the officers instead returned him to “The Hole.” Then Torres, wearing fatigue pants and combat boots, was pushed down into the murky waters. His body was found by a boat operator floating in Buffalo Bayou three days later, on Mother’s Day, identifying Torres by the military dog tags still hanging around his neck. Father Miguel Solorzano, Archdiocesan priest, opened the public dedication by praying,“We cannot change this dark chapter of Houston’s history, but we can learn from it and reshape the future.” “We grieve with those suffering because of racism, injustice and police brutality. May God’s divine mercy give them comfort. We also pray for law enforcement who serve and protect our

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Houston Police Chief Troy Finner comforts Margarita Campos Torres, the mother of 23-year-old Jose Campos Torres killed by police in 1977, as they stand in front of a trail at 1301 Commerce with an Army photo of her son dedicated in his honor April 2 in downtown Houston.

community,” Father Solorzano said. Among Torres family members present at the dedication, his mother, Margarita Campos Torres, now 87 years old and using a walker, in an interview with the Houston Chronicle, said her

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son “lives in my heart.” Speaking about the policemen convicted of killing her son, she said, “God gave me the grace to forgive them. I just pray that they will repent. I can hate no more.” His death triggered an outcry from the Mexican-American community about police brutality in Houston, especially after the case was moved to Huntsville and tried before an all-white jury. The jurors in October 1977 convicted two of the officers of negligent homicide, downgraded from a felony murder charge. The officers on trial, Stephen Orlando, 21 years old, and Terry Denson, 23, admitted that they beat Torres while he was handcuffed, but both denied throwing him into the bayou where he drowned. The officers were sentenced to one year of probation and were fined one dollar for the crime. One year after the murder, on May 7, 1978, in what has become known as the Moody Park riots, violence broke out after police showed up to a Cinco de Mayo celebration in the Near Northside barrio where residents were chanting “Justice for Joe Campos Torres.” Sylvia Garcia, attending the April 2 dedication, remembered protesting the case as a young activist. Now she is a U.S. congresswoman. Adrian

Garcia, also attending the recent public commemoration as a Harris County commissioner and former sheriff, said after witnessing the Moody Park riot, he was motivated to join the Houston police force that started his long law enforcement career. The U.S. Justice Department in 1978 charged three of the officers — Denson, Orlando and Joseph Janish, all in their 20s — with civil rights violations of their prisoner. They served nine months in federal prison. During an emotional moment in the dedication ceremony, the crowd of roughly 1,000 stood and chanted “I am Campos Torres.” Isidro Garza Jr. and Johnny Mata, both longtime civil rights advocates, have met with the Torres family throughout the years and followed up on Commissioner Garcia’s suggestion for the League of United Latin American Citizens to spearhead transforming an unkempt lot into a memorial. The family had held “Walk for Justice” marches there throughout the years. Garza said,“All honor and glory for the memorial belongs to our Heavenly Father, through the intervention of His Blessed Mother Nuestra Virgen de Guadalupe. She cast her eyes on our community that has been suffering for too long. She knows of a mother’s loss firsthand.” He also thanked Mayor Sylvester Turner and Chief Troy Finner for their important roles in supporting a memorial for Torres and his family. For more than four decades, the Torres family was never offered a public apology by officials for what happened until June 2021. That was when Chief Finner, who was 10 years old at the time of the murder, stood before Torres family members and said, “There was no justification for what happened that night.” “That’s a straight-up murder,” said Finner. “I stand with his family, and I stand with all families who have suffered injustices by police officers.” Mayor Turner said, “I joined Police Chief Troy Finner to apologize to his (Joe Campos Torres’) mother and other loved ones on behalf of the city of Houston.” Attorney Gracie Saenz, former Houston City Council member, said she was among those who witnessed the apology last year by officials to the Torres family during a meeting with LULAC Council 60 members. Saenz said, “To witness this moment was so historic in its significance, so moving in its honesty and yet so painful.” †

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Join us in celebrating our 100th year as the longest-running charity clinic in the region! For sponsorship information or questions, please contact San José Clinic at events@sanjoseclinic.org Father Miguel Solorzano, priest with the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and member of the Community Faith Leaders Against Violence, shares opening prayer April 2 for the dedication of the Jose “Joe” Campos Torres Pavilion and trail near the University of Houston Downtown.

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vulnerable in the city. “The clinic had to pivot quite a lot in 2020 and 2021 to continue providing critical care,” Sanders said. “Our telemedicine/ telehealth platform continues to provide a pathway to care for patients either lacking access to transportation to clinic appointments or are simply fearful of having contact with others during the pandemic. While our curbside pharmacy model was a vastly successful response to the heightened cases of COVID-19, we are grateful to report that our Class A Pharmacy is fully open, and patients can come inside to consult with the pharmacy staff and pickup life-saving medications.” Sanders said the clinic also embarked on an initiative funded by Project HOPE to provide mobile COVID-19 vaccinations to area residents and resettled refugees. The clinic also has seen an increase in patients expressing a need for behavioral health and counseling. “The clinic has embarked on two partnerships to ensure that uninsured and underserved residents have access to quality mental healthcare,” said Sanders. “One such partnership is with Gratia Plena, whose mission is to provide mental and spiritual health services to address mental illness, addiction, marriage/family problems and the spiritual distress that often accompanies them. Their programs stay faithful to the teachings, values and traditions of the Catholic Church.” San José Clinic is one of more than 60 ministries of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston supported by the Diocesan Services Fund (DSF). Sanders said DSF funding benefits the clinic in many ways, including providing direct support for patient care, ensuring that critical medications are available to patients battling chronic illness, and constructing a pathway to sustainability for the clinic’s next 100 years. If more DSF funding were available, Sanders has a list of needs that would greatly benefit those served by the ministry. “Our ‘wish list’ is extensive, but our priorities include recruiting more

The 2022 Diocesan Services Fund theme draws from 1 Corinthians: “All For the Glory of God.” DSF operates in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston each year to help the Church carry out the ministries of teaching and sanctifying. DSF brings the needed financial resources to carry out 60-plus ministries. PHOTO COURTESY OF SAN JOSÉ CLINIC

San José Clinic patients and children enjoying the Annual Back to School event with beloved Houston Astros mascot Orbit.

healthcare professionals to treat the growing number of uninsured patients in the Greater Houston and surrounding areas and expanding dental care and pharmacy services to the patients treated at our satellite Fort Bend clinic,” said Sanders. Another critical need that San José Clinic addressed during the pandemic and continues to be an invaluable program today is the satellite clinic in rural Fort Bend County. Sanders said opening this extension during a pandemic was critical but posed many hardships, including challenges with retaining staff and volunteer providers. “With DSF aid, San José Clinic can help supplement providers to ensure quality care to rural patients requiring critical specialty care,” said Sanders. “Additionally, DSF funding can provide a pathway to expanding services like dental care and pharmacy services to rural patients.” One of the clients served by San José Clinic over the last two years during the pandemic was Andrea Thibodeaux, who

received extensive dental care that was difficult for her to find elsewhere. “My teeth were so bad that I struggled with eating,” said Thibodeaux. “It interfered with my daily life.” She said she appreciates the contributions of the faithful to the annual DSF campaign that supports ministries like San José Clinic. “God has really shined a light on this clinic, and I pray that y’all continue to give to them to help people like me,” said Thibodeaux. “Everyone at the clinic is kind and will work with you to support you. Every experience I’ve had has been pleasant.” For more information about San José Clinic’s mission to provide healing through quality healthcare and education with respect and compassion for those with limited access to care, go to www. sanjoseclinic.org. To contribute to the 2022 Annual DSF

“With DSF aid, San José Clinic can help supplement providers to ensure quality care to rural patients requiring critical specialty care.” MAUREEN SANDERS CEO/President of San José Clinic Appeal, go to archgh.org/dsf. The fund supports over 60 ministries that require this critical funding to remain in operation. Out of each gift given to DSF, 100% of every dollar goes directly to supporting these ministries. †

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Pray for the following priests whose anniversaries of death are during the month of May.

Father Lowell Case, SSJ

May 1, 2008 May 2, 2009 May 3, 1984 May 3, 1985 May 3, 1993 May 4, 1977 May 5, 1897 May 5, 1972 May 5, 1991 May 5, 2002 May 5, 2008 May 5, 2015 May 6, 1946 May 7, 1974 May 7, 1981 May 7, 2004 May 8, 1996 May 9, 1965 May 9, 1974 May 9, 2003

Rev. Albert Moraczewski, OP Rev. Royce Hughes Rev. Wm. Peter Elder, OP Rev. John F. Kiernan, SSJ Rev. Ignatius Gutmann Rev. Maurice Dho Rev. Antoine Faure Rev. Thomas H. Dailey, OP Rev. Lawrence Fanning, OMI Msgr. James A. Jamail Rev. William H. Brenda, OP Rev. Msgr. Paul Procella Rev. Michael I Hurley Msgr. John A. Cummings Rev. Leo Joseph Munelly, CSB Rev. Sylvester Heppner, OFM Rev. Walter H. Principe, CSB Rev. Florencio Andres, OMI Msgr. Victor A. DiPrimeo Rev. Anton Sheltz

May 11, 1928 May 13, 2020 May 14, 1884 May 14, 2017 May 14, 2019 May 15, 1962 May 15, 1996 May 16, 1986 May 21, 1895 May 21, 2012 May 22, 1944 May 22, 2017 May 24, 1962 May 25, 1870 May 25, 2017 May 27, 1929 May 28, 1934 May 28, 1990 May 29, 1958 May 29, 2009

Rev. Theodore Buffard Rev. Donnell Kirchner,CSsR Rev. Victor de Lisicki Rev. Joseph D. Bang Rev. Patrick Cummings Rev. Edward A. Sheffield Rev. Jose Barandiaran, SSS Rev. James O’Connell, CSsR Bishop Claude M. Dubuis Rev. Thomas P. Warden, CSB Rev. Innocent Raska Rev. Isidoro Vicent, OP Rev. Joseph P. Sullivan Bishop Jean M. Odin, CM Rev. Edigio Vecchio, MS Rev. Matthew McSorley Rev. Benedict C. Pfiffner Rev. Rudolph G. Beranek Rev. Authur J. Flannagan, SSJ Rev. Joseph Luc Van Do, OP

BRINGING THE LOVE OF CHRIST TO OTHERS PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CO-CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART

The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart hosted its annual Caritas Day on April 4. Volunteers worked on service projects, including sorting bags of pet food given to homebound seniors, assembling family-size soup bags of beans and prayer cards to be shared with families, putting together special LifeBooks for children in foster care and creating “welcome bags” for Isaiah House clients.

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BALTIMORE — Father Lowell Case, SSJ, who served for several years at different churches around the Archdiocese, died April 5. He was 80 years old. He served at St. Francis Xavier, St. Monica, Our Lady Star of the Sea parishes as well as pastor of Our Mother of Mercy. A funeral Mass was celebrated April 12 at the Church of the Incarnation in Washington, D.C. Interment is in New Cathedral Cemetery in Baltimore, Maryland. †

Sister Jacqueline Driscoll, CCVI

HOUSTON — Sister Jacqueline Driscoll, CCVI, a sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word, died March 23. She entered the congregation in February 1958 and made her Perpetual Profession of Vows on Aug. 15, 1965. Her ministry in nursing allowed her to take care of patients in hospitals throughout Texas, including at St. Joseph Hospital and St. Placidus Convent in Houston. Then she served in social work at San José Clinic and ministered to the homeless at Our Daily Bread in Galveston. In 2002, she received the St. Vincent de Paul Humanitarian Award. A funeral Mass was celebrated March 28 at Immaculate Conception Chapel. Interment is in Villa De Matel Cemetery in Houston. †

Sister Carla Dolce, OSU

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — Sister Carla Dolce, OSU, died on March 21 at Our Lady of Wisdom in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was director of social ministries at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Houston from 1986 to 1989. A funeral Mass was celebrated March 29 at the National Votive Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in New Orleans. Interment is in the Ursuline Mausoleum. †

Monsignor Milam Kleas

HOUSTON — Monsignor Milam Kleas died March 15. He was 93 years old. During his priesthood, he served at eleven Galveston-Houston area catholic parishes including St. Hyacinth Catholic Church in Deer Park, St. Frances Cabrini Parish in Houston, and St. Bartholomew Parish in Katy. He spent 13 years at the Shrine of the True Cross in Dickinson before retiring at age 75 and another 11 years at St Maximilian Kolbe after he retired. Other positions he held within the Archdiocese included director of the permanent diaconate and dean of the Galveston/Mainland Deanery. A funeral Mass celebrated March 24 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church. †

Sister M. Alberta Novosad

VICTORIA — Sister M. Alberta Novosad died on March 7. She was 99 years old. During her 79 years as a professed sister, she served as principal at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Queen of Peace schools in Houston. After retiring from teaching, she continued to serve at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Houston until 2008 when she retired to Incarnate Word Convent where she devoted her time to research and authored “Texas Footprints in the Sands of Time,” a history of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament coming to Texas, and “Lives of Dedication and Service,” short biographies of the sisters from 1866-1939. A funeral Mass was celebrated March 16 at the Incarnate Word Convent in Victoria, Texas. Interment is at Catholic Cemetery in Victoria. †

Monsignor Boleslaus John Zientek

BRENHAM — Monsignor Boleslaus “Boli” John Zientek, a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Austin for 30 years and of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston for another 33 years, died in Houston on March 16. He was 87 years old. While serving with the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Monsignor Zientek served at Immaculate Conception in Sealy and St. Anthony de Padua in Danbury. The funeral Mass was celebrated on March 26 at St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Brenham. Interment is in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Brenham. †

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HOUSTON — St. Pius X High School senior Colin Covington renovated a Marian Rosary garden for his Eagle Scout service project. “A lot of kids from my troop do it at church,” Colin said, “But I wanted to branch out and expand the outreach of our troop.” Covington said he was excited to give back to St. Pius X High School after being a part of the school community for four years, and hopes people will want to come out and pray in the beautified area. With the help of friends, family and generous volunteers, Covington added fresh gravel, assembled two new benches, planted six flowering plants, cleaned away trash, and power washed the stepping stones and concrete benches. Covington’s mother, Libby Covington, said,“I am so proud of him. It’s so meaningful, as he’s spent the last few years here at St. Pius X.” She echoes her son’s hope that SPX visitors, students and community members will enjoy the renovated space and pray. St. Pius X High School’s leadership said they are sincerely grateful for his service to the campus ground, making an impact that will last for generations. †

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YOUTH Our God is a God of mercy It is easy to be discouraged because it can seem as if the resounding voices of the world lead to despair and hopelessness at times. Yet, we are an Easter people! On April 24, the Easter Octave ended on Divine Mercy Sunday. The Catholic Church has a liturgical calendar that ebbs and flows with moments of fasting, such as Lent, but also gifts us times of joyous feasting, such as the Easter Season. We get an entire season to celebrate! It can be difficult to celebrate and feast with the continuous pandemic and the war on Ukraine on our minds. It is during the Easter Season when we hear from the Acts of the Apostles. We are reminded that the disciples were empowered by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and they did not fear because love casts out all fear. The Second Sunday of Easter has had different titles throughout Church history, such as White Sunday or Low Sunday. In 2000, Pope John Paul II designated it Divine Mercy Sunday. In a social environment where people attack people without hesitancy or thought online, the message from a private

revelation from Jesus Christ to St. Faustina Kowalska of Poland seems helpful and necessary more than ever. Throughout Sacred Scripture, God is clear that He will not only be just, but He is also a God of mercy. In the Old Testament, God tells Moses, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin…” (Ex 34:6-7). Look back and read how God treats Adam and Eve when they outright disobey Him. He clothes and takes care of them (Gen 3:21, 24). The great King David commits the sin of adultery but is given mercy because he is repentant (Ps 51). In the New Testament, we read about God’s incomprehensible mercy in the Parable of the Good Shepherd and the Parable of the Prodigal Son. God had a deep desire to be with you because He created you. He adores and loves you! We see this in the message of Divine Mercy. St. Faustina was born to a family of peasants, and she had very little education.

She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, and even though her life looked ordinary from the outside, God was revealing Himself to her. She wrote these private revelations down in a 600-page journal that became known as the book called “Diary of St. Faustina.” Here are some of the messages from God found in the book: • “Neither graces, nor revelations, nor raptures, nor gifts granted to a soul make it perfect, but rather the intimate union of the soul with God. These gifts are merely ornaments of the soul but constitute neither its essence nor its perfection. My sanctity and perfection consist in the close union of my will with the will of God.” • “My daughter, let nothing frighten or discontent you. Remain deeply at peace. Everything is in My hands.” • “I am love and Mercy Itself. There is no misery that can match for My mercy, neither will misery exhaust it because as it is being granted — it increases. The soul that trusts in My mercy is most See DIVINE MERCY, next page

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COLUMNISTS Easter: The season of hope I love the Easter season! For me, it is a season of hope. Everything about it shouts hope. The weather, the new blooms, our parish’s First Communions and Confirmations, Jesus’s resurrection, all celebrate hopefulness. In Easter Liturgies, the messages are about hope, joy and living a new life in Jesus. Yet, each year I struggle to keep that sense of hope past the season of Easter. I am sure I am not the only one. So, I ask, how do we continue to live a life of hope when all around us are trials, illnesses and other burdens? We all experience challenges that place our hope in jeopardy. Even the best of us goes through difficulties. Good marriages going through a rough patch, serious illnesses striking family members, loss of family or friends, and employment/financial problems are some examples. These and other trials can steal our hope. So, how do we maintain hope during our dark days? First, it takes an attitude adjustment. I

heard once that “hope doesn’t mean that there is no darkness; it means that there is light beyond the darkness.”We need to focus on the light. Jesus is our hope, and Easter proclaims this boldly. by He is the light to our DEBORAH darkness. “Abide in me as I will abide in you” (Jn JONES 15:4). Jesus invites each one of us to live our lives in His presence. In Matthew 28, Jesus promises, “come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Not only did Jesus experience both physical and emotional pain, but he also knew betrayal by those closest to Him. Jesus shared in our humanity, with all its pain and difficulties. Each year, during Holy Week, the Church asks us to meditate on Jesus’s passion and death, calling to mind how Jesus freely embraced this so that He

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“This is the reason Easter is the season of hope. No matter what we are going through, when all seems lost, the truth is that Christ is there. ” could gain eternal life for us. His suffering was not the end. For on Easter morning, our Lord broke the chains of death and gained for us eternity in heaven. Because of this, we have every reason to be full of hope. He is the light we should look toward during our dark days. He is our hope. This is the reason Easter is the season of hope. No matter what we are going through, when all seems lost, the truth is

that Christ is there. He understands our daily struggles. He knows us, and He knows our needs before we even ask for them. He created us and He loves us. Even when our prayers are not granted, our very existence is evidence of His love for us. How can we not have hope? To the very end, He is with us. Didn’t He state in John 14:2 that He would go to prepare a place for us? As mentioned previously, sometimes it is hard to maintain that Easter hope. We cannot always change our circumstances, nor can we be protected from all hardships. What we do have control of is how we view our situations and how we behave during our times of trial. Pray, turn everything over to our Lord, and hope. Have a happy Easter with hope that lasts the entire year. †

Deborah Jones is an associate director with the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis.

Pauline Jaricot: A heroine for yesterday, an inspiration for today The Mission Office of the Archdiocese has much to celebrate this year. As the diocesan representative of the international Pontifical Mission Societies, the office joins the rest of the world in a three-fold celebration of the significant anniversaries of three of these agencies as well as the beatification of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith foundress, Venerable Pauline Jaricot. The Pontifical Mission Societies include the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, the Missionary Childhood Association, the Society of St. Peter the Apostle and the Pontifical Missionary Union. These organizations are active throughout the world, with national and diocesan directors and staff committed to the work of evangelization and charitable works throughout the world. They provide mission awareness and raise funds for the poorest mission churches of the Catholic Church. In 2022, the Society for the Propagation of the Faith will celebrate the 200th anniversary of its founding and the 100th anniversary of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, the Missionary Childhood Association and the Society of St. Peter the Apostle’s designation as “pontifical”. A “pontifical” organization serves the universal Church under the direction of the pope. Remarkably, the idea of an organized system that combined prayer and financial support for all the Church’s missionary efforts originated in the mind

of a young French laywoman named Pauline Jaricot. Born in Lyon, France, during the upheaval of the French revolution, she brought together the workers from her father’s silk by factory to offer “pennies and prayers” for the HILDA missions of that time. Her OCHOA system of groups of 10 recruited other groups, thus expanding the effort. She also organized a plan for the recitation of the Rosary. Persons would commit to saying one section on a regular basis. With everyone collaborating in this “Living Rosary,” the entire 15 decades would be prayed. Today, millions around the world continue praying according to her plan. Her steadfast faith, determination and desire to help through organized prayer and sacrifice eventually drew the attention of the Vatican. Pauline set in motion a spiritual missionary movement whose early structures provided the basis for the Pontifical Mission Societies that continue to this day. All the dioceses of the world contribute annually to a worldwide solidarity fund that provides subsidies to churches, seminaries, schools, media programs and other Catholic projects in places facing persecution, minority status, or lack of material resources.

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For these significant contributions during a lifetime of prayer and generosity, Venerable Pauline Jaricot will be beatified in Lyon, France, on May 22. The Mission Office will join in prayer and remembrance of the contributions of this outstanding laywoman. Her life and work provide inspiration, reminding us that spreading the Catholic faith is not just the work of the clergy and religious orders but the responsibility of all. In his 2022 World Mission Sunday Message, Pope Francis invites everyone to acknowledge the historical merits of the Pontifical Mission Societies and to “rejoice with them in this special year for their activities in support of the DIVINE MERCY, from previous page fortunate, because I Myself take care of it.” Let us run to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ when the going gets tough and we feel burdened — by the world or our sin. Share this message with someone in your family or a young person in your life whom you think needs to hear it. God calls us to receive His mercy, and when we are filled with it, to share that mercy with those around us. Remember, the pillars of Lent are prayer, almsgiving and fasting. They aren’t meant to be forgotten or practices done only in Lent. All that we do for God is meant

evangelizing mission in the universal Church .”He states that “we can find in these works a solid instrument to nourish the missionary spirit in the People of God.” The Holy Father continues to dream of “an entirely missionary Church and a new missionary spring of Christian communities.” May these celebrations bring recognition to the faithful life and legacy of Pauline Jaricot and revitalization of our own missionary response. † Hilda Ochoa is the director of the Missions Office.

to deepen our relationship with Him. We are called each Lent to grow intimately with the Lord. But for now, be joyful, feast, and celebrate because the Lord has truly risen. O death, where is thy victory? O death, where is thy sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Cor 15:55-57). JESUS, WE TRUST IN YOU! † Dunn Estacio is an associate director of the Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization.

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Light of risen Christ dispels darkness of fear, pope tells young people VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Young people should not allow the darkness of fear to overwhelm them and instead allow the light of Easter to illuminate their lives and give them courage, Pope Francis said. Fears “must be brought to light. And when fears, which are in darkness, come into the light, the truth bursts out. Do not be discouraged: If you are afraid, put it to the light, and it will do you good!” the pope told thousands of young men and women gathered in St. Peter’s Square. The April 18 event, titled “Seguimi” (“Follow Me”), was organized by the Italian bishops’ conference and brought young teens from all of Italy for a prayer vigil in Rome. While initial projections expected 57,000 people at the event, the Vatican said an estimated 100,000 young people were present. It was the first large-scale gathering of its kind in St. Peter’s Square since the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered all public events in the country in 2020. After riding around and greeting the crowd on his popemobile, Pope Francis

welcomed them and said the “square has long been waiting to be filled with your presence, your faces, and your enthusiasm.” “Today, all of you are together, coming from Italy, in the embrace of this square and in the joy of the Easter that we have just celebrated,” he said. However, the pope said that although Jesus’s resurrection “conquered the darkness of death,” there are still dense clouds “that darken our time.” “In addition to the pandemic, Europe is experiencing a terrible war, while injustices and violence continue in many regions of the earth that destroy humankind and the planet,” he said. “Often, it is your peers who pay the highest price: Not only is their existence compromised and made insecure, but their dreams for the future are trampled on. Many brothers and sisters are still waiting for the light of Easter.” Reflecting on a Gospel reading from St. John, in which the risen Christ appears to his disciples while they were fishing on the Sea of Galilee, the pope said young

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Pope Francis gives the thumbs up as he arrives for a meeting with thousands of young people taking part in a pilgrimage organized by the Italian bishops’ conference in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican April 18.

people, like the disciples, can experience moments in life that “put us to the test” and “make us feel naked, helpless and alone.” In those times of uncertainty, he continued, young people must not keep to themselves because “fears must be said, fears must be expressed in order to be able to drive them away.” “Darkness puts us in crisis, but the problem lies in how we manage this crisis,” the pope explained. “If I keep it only for myself, for my heart, and I don’t talk about it with anyone, it doesn’t work. In times of crisis, you have to talk, talk with a friend who can help, with your dad, your mom, your grandfather, your grandmother, with a person who can help. Crises must be illuminated to overcome them.” He also encouraged the young men and women present to not be afraid of life and all that it entails but instead to be afraid “of the death of the soul, of the death of the future, of the closure of the

heart.” “Life is beautiful; life is meant to be lived and to give it to others; life is meant to be shared with others, not to close it in on itself,” he said. Like children who call on their mother when in need, Pope Francis said Christians can call upon Mary, who, in her adolescence, “accepted her extraordinary vocation to be the mother of Jesus.” “May Our Lady — the mother who was almost your age when she received the angel’s announcement and became pregnant with Him — teach you to say: ‘Here I am!’” the pope said. †

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Cardinal urges reflection on ‘weighty moral question’ of capital punishment WASHINGTON (CNS) — Marking Good Friday, the most solemn day in the Church calendar, Wilton Cardinal Gregory of Washington venerated the cross of Jesus and urged the faithful to “consider carefully the impact that capital punishment has on us as a society.” “On this day, when we must all acknowledge that we have all been set free through the death of One who was truly and perfectly innocent, should we not consider working for a society made more humane by disallowing yet one more act of violence?” he asked. Cardinal Gregory was the principal celebrant and homilist of the April 15 Liturgy at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington. He urged the faithful “to reflect in prayer on this weighty moral question” of capital punishment. “Taking the life of one who has taken another’s life is most assuredly just another link in the horror of violence of which there is far too much in our world,” the cardinal said. “The pastors of the Church are challenging us all to consider other means to protect a society that does not include the destruction of another life. “We are not seeking the wholesale release of murderers and dangerous criminals back into society,” he continued. “We are not urging our nation to neglect its obligation to protect its citizens. We are not suggesting that dangerous people are not dangerous people. We are, however, beseeching Catholics everywhere to consider carefully the impact that capital punishment has on us as a society.” Because of ongoing concerns about COVID-19, attendance at the Liturgy was less than in past years as slightly more than 200 people sat socially distanced throughout the cathedral. More than 100 people watched remotely via social media. Cardinal Gregory urged the

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Washington Wilton Cardinal Gregory processes to the altar at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle on Good Friday, April 15, to celebrate the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion.

congregation to hold people who have been victims of crime or lost a loved one to an act of violence “uppermost in all of our hearts.” He also said Catholics and other people of goodwill “must be deeply concerned about the fairness of our criminal justice systems.” “A disproportionate number of today’s prisoners are young, people of color, Hispanic, destitute and for the most part poorly educated,” the cardinal said. “We must all be deeply disturbed to consider that our judicial systems are unjust to the poor, the illiterate, the mentally impeded, or those who lack the means to speak sufficiently for and about themselves.” During the Liturgy, the passion of Christ as told in the Gospel of John was proclaimed. Referring to the account of Barabbas being the prisoner whom Pilate set free in place of Jesus as a sign of Roman clemency during Passover, Cardinal Gregory said, “Good Friday’s message is clear and quite simple: An innocent man went to His death rather than a guilty one. The blameless suffered for the guilty.” “Equally clear is the fact that you and I, in truth, are Barabbas. We have all been set free because of the death of the Innocent. Good Friday is a day during the Church year when we realize how capricious criminal justice can be,” he said. “Pilate’s gesture of mercy,” he continued, “was extended to the wrong man. God’s divine justice — which is perfect — was satisfied by the death of His own Son, thus making it possible for all of us to become God’s sons and daughters.” †

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WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Shroud of Turin is “such a powerful image of God’s love because Jesus willingly underwent this for our salvation,” said Brian Hyland, curator of the Museum of the Bible’s current exhibit on the 14-foot-by-4-foot linen cloth many people believe is Jesus’ burial shroud. The shroud has a full-length photonegative image of a man, front and back, bearing signs of wounds that correspond to the Gospel accounts of the torture Jesus endured in His passion and death. Though the artifact itself remains in northern Italy’s Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Turin, the Washington museum’s “Mystery and Faith: The Shroud of Turin” exhibit showcases all — from the shroud’s history and artifacts to interactive activities — to teach visitors about this mysterious phenomenon. “It is the heart of the exhibit,” Hyland told Catholic News Service. “It doesn’t matter that this is a facsimile. When you look at it through the eyes of faith, that is what you see.” The Catholic Church has never officially ruled on the shroud’s authenticity, saying judgments about its age and origin belonged to scientific investigation, but recent popes have referred to it as an “icon” of Jesus. Scientists have debated its authenticity for decades, and studies have led to conflicting results. Right at the Museum of the Bible’s entrance, across from curved doorways and quotes painted on the wall, hangs a life-size copy of the Shroud of Turin. The Museum of the Bible’s “Mystery and Faith: The Shroud of Turin” will be open to the public until July 31. More about the exhibit can be found online at https://www. museumofthebible.org/exhibits/mystery-and-faith. †

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La Oficina de Misiones de la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston tiene mucho que celebrar este año, ya que se conmemoran varias fechas relevantes para la vida y la misión de la Iglesia. Como representante diocesana de las Obras Misionales Pontificias, la oficina se une al resto del mundo en una celebración múltiple por los aniversarios de estas sociedades pontificias, así como por la beatificación de la Venerable Pauline Jaricot, fundadora de una de ellas, la Obra de la Propagación de la Fe. Las Obras Misionales Pontificias se componen de cuatro sociedades, las cuales incluyen la Obra de la

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del mundo contribuyen anualmente a un fondo de solidaridad universal que proporciona subsidios a iglesias, seminarios, escuelas, programas y proyectos católicos para sostener la actividad misionera en las poblaciones con mayor necesidad. Otro motivo de celebración es la beatificación de la Venerable Pauline Jaricot que tendrá lugar en Lyon, Francia el 22 de mayo de 2022. Su vida y su obra son motivo de inspiración, especialmente para nosotros los laicos, ya que nos recuerdan que, junto con el clero y las órdenes religiosas, compartimos la responsabilidad de ser misioneros y testigos de Cristo. En su Mensaje para el Domingo Mundial de las Misiones del 2022, el Papa Francisco nos invita a todos a reconocer los méritos históricos de las Obras Misionales Pontificias y a “regocijarnos con ellas en este año especial por sus actividades en apoyo a la misión evangelizadora de la Iglesia universal y de las iglesias locales”. Afirma que “podemos encontrar en estas Obras un instrumento sólido para alimentar el espíritu misionero en el Pueblo de Dios”. El Santo Padre sigue soñando con “una Iglesia enteramente misionera y una nueva estación de la acción misionera en las comunidades cristianas”. Que estas celebraciones traigan reconocimiento a la vida fiel y al legado de Pauline Jaricot, y que sean causa de renovación de nuestro propio llamado misionero. † Hilda Ochoa es directora de la Oficina de Misión.

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APRIL 26, 2022 • ARCHGH.ORG/DIGITALEDITIONS

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WITHIN THE ARTS ‘Father Stu’ depicts uplifting story of vocation, priesthood NEW YORK (CNS) — Positive priest characters are certainly a rarity in contemporary films. So Catholics will welcome the uplifting fact-based biography “Father Stu” (Columbia). While deeply moving, however, this dramatization of the life of Stuart Long (Mark Wahlberg) is also hard-edged, particularly in terms of its dialogue. Yet that’s part of the point. The movie is fundamentally about God’s ability to use seemingly unpromising people to do His will, in this case, a once-boozy exboxer. With the continuance of his somewhat successful career in the ring rendered too dangerous by a medical condition, Stuart moves to Los Angeles and tries to reinvent himself as a Hollywood star. Instead, he winds up as a directionless supermarket clerk. But things begin to turn around for him when he falls at first sight for Carmen (Teresa Ruiz), a devout CCD teacher. Determined to win her over, he goes through the motions of becoming a Catholic, though an awkward confession and other interactions show that he has yet to be won over in reality. All that changes after a motorcycle accident and a close brush with death during which he experiences the presence of the Virgin Mary. The result is not only a genuine conversion but a prayer-inspired realization that God is calling him to the priesthood.

Predictably, the news of this radical change in direction proves crushing to Carmen. It’s also a source of consternation to his emotionally abusive father, Bill (Mel Gibson), an implacable atheist, and his caring but equally unbelieving mother, Kathleen (Jacki Weaver). A tribute to a future cleric who showed dogged determination and grit in the face of a series of apparently insurmountable obstacles, writer-director Rosalind Ross’s profile also showcases Stuart’s unconventional but effective approach to preaching the Gospel. And Wahlberg brings his striking, memorable character vividly to life, skillfully portraying Stuart’s odd combination of crudity and idealism. Grown viewers will easily get past the earthy language with which the script is filled to appreciate the picture’s faith-inspiring core. But the persistent vulgarity, while justified in context, may prove more problematic for younger movie fans who might otherwise benefit from this portrait of a vocation. Still, at least some parents may feel that the credibility lent to Stuart’s struggles by the saltiness of his starting point outweighs what would normally be objectionable elements of speech and behavior. If the outcome of that calculation were either increased zeal or, in particular, openness to journeying down the path Stuart himself followed, his hard-won spiritual triumph might be

Registration open for CLA’s Fearless Catholic Writing Camp HOUSTON — Registration is now open for the Catholic Literary Arts (CLA) annual summer Fearless Catholic Writing Camp at the University of St. Thomas from June 13 to 17 for students who will have completed second grade to senior year after the 2021-2022 school year. The goal of Fearless Catholic Writing Camp is to inspire students to increase creative writing skills, increase writing confidence and learn how to write poetry, fictional stories, essays and sacred stories with the addition of “Story Incubator” — where middle school and high school students work with professional writers to develop their own novels and short stories. Up to May 15, the cost of the Early Bird Registration is $225 for the first child, $190 for the second and $140 for third child and up. The cost goes up to $250, $200 and $150 respectively thereafter. Registration closes when classes are full or on May 25, whichever is earliest. CLA awarded five scholarships to students at St. Francis de Sales Catholic School. The five students competed in an essay contest to earn free tuition to the annual one-week experience. To register, visit www.catholicliteraryarts.org. †

MOVIE RATINGS By Catholic News Service A-I – GENERAL PATRONAGE • Ron’s Gone Wrong (PG)

A-II – ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (PG)

A-III – ADULTS • Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (PG-13) • Father Stu (R) • Morbius (PG-13) • Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG-13) • The Adam Project (PG-13)

• The Batman (PG-13) • The Lost City (PG-13) • Turning Red (PG)

L – LIMITED ADULT AUDIENCE • All the Old Knives (R) • Ambulance (R) • Deep Water (R)

O – MORALLY OFFENSIVE • X (R) For additional Catholic movie reviews and more, visit www.catholicnews.com.

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Mark Wahlberg stars in a scene from the movie “Father Stu.” The Catholic News Service classification is A-III — adults. The Motion Picture Association rating is R — restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

replicated in real life. The film contains some physical violence, a bloody accident, offscreen premarital sexual activity, about a halfdozen uses of profanity, several milder oaths, and pervasive rough and crude language. The Catholic News Service classification is A-III - adults. The Motion Picture Association rating is R - restricted. Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian. WAHLBERG: ‘FATHER STU’ FOUND HIM, NOT THE OPPOSITE Wahlberg, the Catholic star of the new movie “Father Stu,” has got skin in the game, as he’s one of the movie’s producers, financing “Father Stu” largely with his own money. Not that it was his idea to make “Father Stu.” Rather, the film found him instead. Wahlberg went back to his native Boston for a guest appearance on “The Greg Hill Show” on WEEI-FM to tout “Father Stu.” In an April 5 interview that was aired April 6, Wahlberg said it was on a

Saturday when he met two priests from Good Shepherd Parish in Los Angeles who met him after hearing confessions for a 5 p.m. dinner -- “the old guy dinner,” said the 50-year-old actor. “All of a sudden Father Ed starts pitching me on this movie,” Wahlberg said. “And I’m (thinking), ‘Why is he pitching me on this movie? Doesn’t he have a job?’ ... It dawned on me this is something I should be paying attention to ... to take Father Stu’s story and bring it to the world.” In an episode of “Conversation with Cardinal Dolan,”broadcast on SiriusXM’s The Catholic Channel, Wahlberg said: “Probably people thought, what was I thinking? But you know, I prayed about it and every time I did, I just got the affirmation that I need to be making this movie. This movie is a film that is important. It’s gonna touch people, and like I said earlier, I think the film chose me. “So it’s one of those things where I’m like, OK, I’m having lots of success, I have this platform, what am I using it for?” †

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Catholic Charities celebrates a 10 years of serving others in Fort Bend county with awards, opens new offices

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Daniel Cardinal DiNardo blesses Catholic Charities’ new St. Frances Cabrini Center.

RICHMOND — “Thank you!” Those two words resounded throughout the evening during an open house and awards ceremony at Mamie George Community Center (MGCC), the hub for services in Fort Bend County provided by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in operation, MGCC staff recognized the generous, life-affirming contributions of an organization, a health care entity and individuals through its Faith, Hope and Charity awards. The Knights of Columbus St. Basil Council 4204 from St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sugar Land received the Faith Award for outstanding support of MGCC food distributions, which have provided nearly five million pounds of food to

families throughout the pandemic. The Hope Award was given to AccessHealth for collaboration in a program that offers fresh produce to low-income patients of area doctors. Three individual volunteers received the Charity Award: Elaine Carranza, Gary Turpin and Nancy Trenery. All have proven to be steadfast, consistent friends to Catholic Charities in Fort Bend County. In addition to super-sized food distribution through Trini’s Market, the MGCC food pantry, volunteers delivered meals during the pandemic from Patty’s Café, where seniors get a healthy meal five days a week. Altogether, MGCC was supported by 4,211 volunteers who gave more than 26-thousand hours of service from the time COVID-19 restrictions

went into effect. The center is now fully open and once again operating at prepandemic levels. Catholic Charities celebrated further by opening new offices to assist adults and children fleeing violence in their home countries have an easier time accessing legal services and humanitarian support. Daniel Cardinal DiNardo blessed each space in their new St. Frances Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance at 5599 San Felipe. The offices are occupied by attorneys who serve to centralize all services, such as information sessions; legal counsel for individuals seeking asylum, citizenship, or protected status following victimization from human trafficking; and screening services for those who serve as sponsors for new arrivals. †

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Downtown Chancery | 1700 San Jacinto | Houston, TX 77002

Internal Audit Department: Senior Internal Auditor Internal Auditor I Parish Accounting Services: Staff Accountant I Staff Accountant II St. Dominic Chancery | 2403 Holcombe Blvd. | Houston, TX 77021

Catholic Schools Office Assistant Superintendent of Leadership and Governance Office of Hispanic Ministry: Associate Director Hospital Catholic Chaplain Corps: Director Campus Ministry

Campus Minister: University of Houston Part-Time Campus Minster: Rice University Director of Campus Ministry: Sam Houston State University Interested candidates may send a cover letter, with salary requirement, and resume to resume@archgh.org with the job title on the subject line. *Submissions that do not include the salary requirement will not be moved forward for consideration.

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APRIL 29

ICE CREAM SOCIAL, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Holy Rosary Parish Hall (3617 Milam St., Houston). Lay Dominicans, Dominican religious sisters and priests host a “Dominicans & Dessert” Ice Cream Social to learn more about the Dominican vocational pathways available to all (married, single, priest, religious sister and nun). Free. Sponsored by the Holy Rosary Vocation Ministry.

APRIL 30

FUNDRAISER, 8:30 a.m. to midnight, American Legion Mattson-Ringgold Post 503 Hall (219 North 14th, West Columbia). Catholic Daughters of the Americas is building a Habitat for Humanity home for a single mother and her family. Day vendor and crafter show, concession sales and family friendly music from 2:30 p.m. to midnight with performances by Shiner HOBO Band, Nora Toledo, Jackson Avenue Band, Kristyn Harris and Cole Degges. Presale music tickets until 4/28. Cost: 12 and under - free; 13 to 19 - $15; 19 and older - $35; (Pay $5 more at the door). BYOB; outside dancing in the covered pavilion; BYO lawn chairs. Ticket sales: https:// texascda.org/2022-habitat. Info: Mary Montague 979-418-1222, jrmontague@comcast.net.

APRIL 30-MAY 1

CRAWFISH BOIL AND BAZAAR, St. Francis de Sales (8200 Roos Rd., Houston). All you can eat crawfish boil and pie, Saturday, April 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. Live Music and silent auction. Bazaar Sunday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ethnic foods, kids games, train and inflatables, bingo, raffle and live auction. More info and crawfish tickets: sfds-houston.org. BAZAAR, St. Ambrose (4213 Mangum Rd., Houston). Cornhole tournament on Saturday (April 30) 2 to 8 p.m. Bazaar on Sunday (May 1) 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Silent and live auctions, food, drinks, variety of music, games and more. Raffle grand prize is $10,000 Visa Gift Card. More info: stambrosehouston.org/parishbazaar; 713-686-3467.

MAY 1

BAZAAR, 11:30 a.m., St. Anthony de Padua (1523

Main St., Danbury). Bazaar at Skrabanek Park in Danbury. Barbecue brisket and sausage with homemade trimmings. Cost: $15/plate. Music by Duke Gamino. Auction begins at 12:30 p.m. Desserts, kolaches, tea rings, games, country store and much more. More info: Imelda Jez at st1523@sbcglobal.net or (979)922-1240. BAZAAR, 11 a.m., Our Lady of Lourdes - Madonna Hall (10114 Hwy 6, Hitchcock). Variety of food, games for children and adults, Bingo, live/silent auctions and music. More info: ololchurch.org.

MAY 3

INTERGENERATIONAL HEALING MASS, 7 p.m., St. Rose of Lima (3600 Brinkman St. Houston). The Marian Servants of the Incarnate Wisdom host an Intergenerational Healing Mass for families who suffer physical, emotional, or spiritual ills that seem to follow a pattern from one generation to the next. Mass prep is required. More info: info@marianservantshouston.org.

MAY 6-8

YOUNG ADULT RETREAT, Circle Lake Retreat Center (19000 Circle Lake Dr., Pinehurst.) Young adults ages 18 to 39 are invited for the ‘What Next? Charis Retreat.’ The three-day, two-night retreat is based on Ignatian Spirituality. Cost: $180 per person, includes food and lodging. Limited scholarships available. Register online by Sunday, April 24. More info: www.archgh.org/ charis; yacm@archgh.org or 713-741-8778.

MAY 14

PANEL DISCUSSION, 9 a.m. to noon, Emmaus Spirituality Center (12211 Memorial Dr., Houston). “Faith and Science” discussion with Deacon Robert J. Hesse, Ph.D. $60 tickets include a copy of Deacon Hesse’s new book “Faith and Science: A Journey Into God’s Mystical Love.” Tickets: www.emmausspiritualitycenter. com/programs. SEMINAR, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sts. Simon and Jude (26777 Glen Loch Dr., The Woodlands). “Life in the Spirit” seminar, registration required. Pre-order boxed lunches during registration. More info: info@MarianServantsHouston.org. ••• To find additional listings online, visit the website at WWW.ARCHGH.ORG/ATA.