bp Mario Avilés, C.O

“Caritas Dei difussa est in cordibus nostris”. Titular Bishop of Cataquas, Auxiliary of Brownsville, Texas

[TxCatholicBishops @TXCatholic]

TX Bishops call for 30 day reprieve for #IvanCantu for courts to review evidence of false testimony against him. We oppose all executions & those who support capitol punishment, including his jury foreman join calls for reprieve https://t.co/CrD7uTxDWz #txlege @CMNEndtheDP

[Amigo de Frodo @bpdflores]

Binational synodal meeting with representatives of the Diocese of Matamoros and Brownsville today in San Juan. @MonsLira honored us by presiding the Holy Mass in the Basilica.
God has desired that our churches walk together bearing witness to the Lord Jesus in the world today.

[Brownsville Diocese @CatholicRGV]

#Countdown to Family Faith Festival & Cielo Abierto!
We are 3 weeks until this event! Sat., Nov 4 at 3PM at the Payne Arena. Will we be seeing you then? Updates at https://t.co/ANe47Lh81p

#FamilyFaithFestivalRGV #CieloAbiertoRGV #CatholicRGV

[TxCatholicBishops @TXCatholic]

Another #ParentalChoice FACT @tpcetx #TXLege #schoolchoice Find more Facts at https://t.co/txpjvAy1jD

[TxCatholicBishops @TXCatholic]

#TXLege 3rd special session starts tomorrow, 10/9 and the agenda includes #SchoolChoice. TX bishops support #parentalchoice in education. Learn more https://t.co/txpjvAxtu5 @tpcetx

[Brownsville Diocese @CatholicRGV]

Join us in wishing Bishop Flores a happy birthday!
We give thanks to God and offer grateful praises for the gift of life. May God's love and grace be with you to enjoy many happy years. Happy birthday, Bishop Flores! Many blessings! Felicidades!

[TxCatholicBishops @TXCatholic]

The TCCB Sine Die report for the 88th Lege is now available! This year we also have a separate report for the legislation we focused on for Catholic Advocacy Day in March. #txlege https://t.co/oRwikX0IUV
https://t.co/wzQ7no9FjQ

[Brownsville Diocese @CatholicRGV]

In letter announcing changes at the Cathedral, @bpdflores thanks Oblate Fathers for their ministry in the Valley over the past 174 years. "They have brought a decisive grace in the life of the Church in the RGV..." https://t.co/T5SPoyMbPk

[Amigo de Frodo @bpdflores]

La Madre de Jesús recibió su rostro de su Hijo, y el Hijo es el rostro de la compasión de Dios Padre.
Que la Virgen acompañe a todos los que sufren las penas de la vida, y que nos ayude a vivir la compasión de su Hijo.

[Amigo de Frodo @bpdflores]

Statement from the Bishop on the Deaths of Immigrants near the Ozanam Center in Brownsville

[Amigo de Frodo @bpdflores]

I, with Bp Mario & local clergy, said Mass at the Ozanam Center this evening, to offer consolation to the immigrants and staff.
Pray for those who saw it happen; they are devastated. Many first responders attended the Mass; pray for them also, for the burden they carry is great.

[Amigo de Frodo @bpdflores]

Pope: Proximity to the most vulnerable is God's 'style' - Vatican News.
Congratulations to Sister Norma Pimentel on receiving the Catholic Extension “Spirit of Francis” award. https://t.co/1hvGIXGRmR

[Synod.va @Synod_va]

Working group concludes evaluation of Continental Stage & Final Documents from 7 Continental Assembly. Join tomorrow's press conference to hear their reflections & discernment. 👉 https://t.co/21751FvzSC #Synod #ContinentalStage #PressConference"

[TxCatholicBishops @TXCatholic]

Ivan Cantu was scheduled to be executed in one week, but his execution date was withdrawn today by the 380th Judicial District Court of Collin County pending further proceedings! Thanks be to God!

https://t.co/V64PkyfOKs

[Amigo de Frodo @bpdflores]

Procesión en Silencio
Desde la parroquia San José hasta la Catedral de la Inmaculada, BrownsvilleTX
El Señor Jesús tiene muchos rostros, todos muy hermosos.

[Amigo de Frodo @bpdflores]

Good Friday Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion. Basílica de la Virgen, San Juan.

[FRANCO @ocnarfjimenez]

Bishop Daniel E. Flores (⁦@bpdflores) is⁩ leading a congregation of hundreds through the Stations of the Cross at the Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle on this cold, rainy Good Friday. #RGV

[Amigo de Frodo @bpdflores]

Chrism Mass, Basilica of the Virgin.
He who was anointed by the Father with the fullness of the Holy Spirit was himself never anointed with oil except by Mary, sister of Lazarus, announcing the service of his Passion; from this gift our anointings flow.

[Amigo de Frodo @bpdflores]

Misa de los Santos Óleos, Basílica de la Virgen.
El que fue ungido por el Padre con la plenitud del Espíritu Santo nunca fue ungido con aceite sino por María, hermana de Lázaro, anunciando el servicio de su Pasión; de este servicio fluyen nuestras unciones.

[TxCatholicBishops @TXCatholic]

Thank you @Burrows4TX & @SenCreighton for working with us on HB 2127/SB 814 by exempting the existing 49 payday lending ordinances in TX cities. We withdraw our opposition & appreciate the compromise to address many of our concerns. #txlege