News - November 2014

Pope Francis has declared 2015 a Year of Consecrated Life, which will end on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, the World Day of Consecrated Life.

Religious orders and the Vatican congregation that assists them must be bold in assessing whether current structures and practices help or hinder the proclamation of the Gospel, the pursuit of holiness and the service of the poor, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis called on political and religious leaders across the Muslim world to condemn violence done in the name of Islam.

Continuing a series of audience talks about the church, Pope Francis spoke about the place of the church in the world to come, and how Christians can make sure they and their loved ones will be part of it.

Holy Cross Catholic Academy has been ranked #61 among all private high schools in the state of Texas, according to the Niche Private High School Rankings. HCCA is the only private high school in Amarillo to appear on the Niche Top 100 Private High Schools in Texas.

Team Couples are needed for the Amarillo Catholic Engaged Encounter (CEE) Program, according to diocesan coordinators Deacon Henry and Lori Wilhelm.

The project of European unity and cooperation, ensuring peace on the continent and helping others find peace as well, requires a real commitment to dialogue and respect for others, Pope Francis said.

Holy Cross Catholic Academy is one of the Top 100 Private Schools in the State of Texas.

All Catholics in the Diocese of Amarillo are invited to participate in a Pre-Advent Retreat that will be offered in all four deaneries of the Diocese of Amarillo Friday, Nov. 14 through Sunday, Nov. 16.

Runners are needed for the third annual 5K Freedom Run, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #4621. The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 8 at Thompson Park, Pavillion 17, north of Wonderland Park.

A Fourth Degree Exemplification for the Father Dunn Assembly of the Knights of Columbus is scheduled Saturday, Nov. 8 in the St. Joseph?s School Gym at 4118 South Bonham.