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Folks were able to gather in person and virtually Feb. 26 and 27 to learn more about the period of Mystagogia in the RCIA. But the period of Mystagogia isn’t important just for those who are involved in RCIA but for all parishioners.

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By Sandra Azab Catholic News Service On Feb. 16, the Pontifical Academy for Life invited its members to meet online for a seminar on some of the ethical perspectives presented in Pope Francis’ encyclicals “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home,” and “Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship.” This meeting gave us a space to discuss and reflect on the human impact on all life on our planet.

By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Even with many recent hopeful signs on vaccinations and the reduction in the number of COVID-19 cases, there is no date certain at which the coronavirus pandemic will be declared over.

Por Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Incluso con muchos signos esperanzadores recientes sobre las vacunas y la reducción en el número de casos de COVID-19, no hay una fecha segura en la que se pueda declarar el fin de la pandemia de coronavirus.

On the first Sunday in Lent in Catholic Churches worldwide, the Rite of Election is celebrated. Bishop Toups celebrated the Rite of Election at the noon Mass at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica. However, due to the pandemic and not being able to have large celebrations, the catechumens and candidates did not all gather at the Cathedral Basilica.

“Lent is a season to recalibrate,” Bishop David L. Toups said in his homily during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica Feb. 17. This recalibration is for how people should live during the entire year, not just during Lent.

It was a joyous Valentine’s Day for the faith community in Cleveland as its new church building was blessed and the first Mass was celebrated. “We rejoice and thank God!” Bishop David L. Toups said in his homily.

The Funeral Mass for Father Delphyn Meeks will be live streamed on the YouTube page for St. Francis of Assisi at 10 am Saturday, Feb. 13. You can find it here, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIogGqqf38UUt4VXYRnzeYg/featured Funeral Mass booklet for Fr.

We remember Father Delphyn J. Meeks who died Feb. 10, 2021, at Christus Southeast Texas – St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was 80. Father Meeks was most recently pastor of St. Maurice in Mauriceville.

We remember Father Delphyn J. Meeks who died Feb. 9, 2021, in Beaumont at the age of 80. Father Meeks was most recently pastor of St. Maurice in Mauriceville. His services are pending. Delphyn John Meeks was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Beaumont on May 28, 1983.

At the noon Mass at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica today Bishop Toups celebrated Scout Sunday and the Feast of St. Blaise. Mass included recognizing the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts who achieved their religious emblem over the past year and the blessing of the throats.

By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service ROME (CNS) — Organizers of the International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking are hosting a cross-continental “prayer marathon” Feb. 8 to pray for an economy free of exploited, trafficked persons.

By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The liturgy is not a spectacle to be observed but a prayerful event where Christians encounter Christ’s presence in their lives, Pope Francis said.

By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis announced the establishment of a World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly as a reminder of the important role they play as a link between generations.