Pray and Don’t Lose Heart: What St. Monica Teaches us about Persistence in Prayer
St. Augustine of Hippo has been an influential figure in my life for many years. The best way I can describe the role Augustine plays in my life is to say he’s like a favorite uncle that shows up and takes care of things just when I need him. When I wanted to...
Understanding the Mass: Q&A with Fr. Gavin Vaverek
Does the older Mass from before Vatican II offer more perfect worship that the reformed Mass*? The Liturgy of the Mass is always the perfect worship of God. The Holy Mass is always the action of the one and eternal High Priest, Jesus Christ, who offers...
St. Philip Institute Hosts Baptism Formation Training in Palestine
On August 7th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palestine, Dr. Luke Arredondo, Director of Faith Formation for the St. Philip Institute and Mr. Philip Smith, Director of Lifelong Faith Formation at Sacred Heart in Nacogdoches, presented a training to 47 catechists...
Newly Ordained Priest Shares His Connection with Native People
Authors Note: The content of this article contains details that may be difficult for some to read (such as violence) and is intended for mature readers. Fr. Dave at his Ordination Mass. Ordained on Saturday, May 29th, Fr. David Bailey is the Parochial Vicar of...
Meet Newly Ordained Fr. Michael Ledesma
Fr. Michael Ledesma is one of four newly ordained priests in the Diocese of Tyler. He was ordained at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler on May 29, 2021. Fr. Michael has been assigned to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nacogdoches for the summer and...Upcoming Events
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