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      Our First, Most Cherished Liberty: A Statement on Religious Liberty
      Read the U.S. Bishops most recent document on "our first, most cherished liberty."  Please click on this link to send messages to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Congress telling them to stand up for religious liberty and conscience rights.

      Purchase Your Pro-Life License Plates

      Purchasing these special license plates sends $22 of every $30 to the Office of the Attorney General of Texas to distribute to qualified organizations who provide counseling and material assistance to pregnant women who are considering placing their children for adoption.



      IN NOVEMBER 2012, WILL YOU VOTE THE VALUES THAT WILL STAND THE TEST OF FIRE?

    • Marriage: Unique for a Reason

    • Discover the Vision of a Man Fully Alive!
       


      We have concluded our first year of this program.
        Check back often for start-up dates in Fall 2012.
    • Reporting Abuse

      If you or someone you know has been sexually abused by a member of the clergy or other church personnel, you can register a complaint by one of the following means:

      • First, call the Department of Family and Protective Services at 1-800-252-5400 or report the abuse online.
      • If the person is in immediate danger, call 911.
      • Then call the Chancery at (361) 573-0828 and ask to speak with the Bishop or the Chancellor of the Diocese; or
      • Call Rev. Gary Janak (979) 543-3770 or Sr. Emilie Eilers, I.W.B.S. (361) 575-7111, Coordinators of Pastoral Care and Outreach; or
      • Write to: The Most Rev. David E. Fellhauer, Diocese of Victoria, P. O. Box 4070, Victoria, Texas 77903-4070.  Mark your letter “Personal and Confidential”

      We will also help you bring your concerns to church officials outside the diocese if the abuse occurred elsewhere and you now reside in the Diocese of Victoria.

      If you are unsure about bringing a complaint or would like further information, please contact: Rev. Gary Janak at (979) 543-3770.

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    • Calendar
      • May 9 - Jul 2, 2012
        Summer Teen ACTS Retreatant Registration
        The Summer Teen ACTS retreatant registration. This retreat will be held July 12-15, 2012 at the Spiritual Renewal Center near Refugio.
      • May 15 - Jun 30, 2012
        Giving from the Heart
        The Youth Ministry of our parish needs your help in their efforts to reach out to others who are less fortunate.They are collecting gift cards for the pediatric patients at MD Anderson. The cumulative effect of small gifts can be very significant. By donating $5 or $10 Target, Amazon, I Tunes, Wal-Mart, etc. gift cards help the Pediatric patients. These gift cards are used to purchase teaching supplies, books, music, computer games and Bingo prizes.
      • May 20, 2012
        Retreat Formation Training
        This training is required by the Diocese for all volunteers/employees who work in a youth retreat setting.
      • Jun 4-8, 2012
        Vacation Bible School
        Welcome to The Vatican Express Catholic Kidz Camp featuring Saint Jerome published by Growing with the Saints, Inc. During this week of Kidz Camp children will climb aboard The Vatican Express bus and follow their tour guide, a member of the Swiss Guard to uncover many of the Vatican treasures.
      • Jun 10-15, 2012
        Camp David for Jr High & Elem. Ages
        A fun-filled retreat for junior high age (students entering 6th or finishing 8th grade). A trained staff of high school and college youth, supervised by qualified adults, from throughout the diocese offer caring relationships to assist these young people. Two different overnight sessions will be offered to accommodate youth. A one-day retreat for third-fifth graders takes place on that Wednesday.
      • Jun 25-28, 2012
        Discipleship Week 2012
        D-Week is a four day retreat for Catholic teens ages 13-18, designed to ignite (or re-ignite) your Catholic faith. Young people experience the love, mercy and power of God. Many teens state that D-Week has awakened or re-energized their relationship with Jesus Christ. Others speak of their faith being "set afire" through the Holy Spirit. And still others share how Christ came alive for them in Eucharist, Reconciliation and Adoration.
      • Jun 30 - Jul 8, 2012
        Rocky Mountain High Retreat
        This unique, weeklong retreat, in the heart of the San Juan Mountains in Colorado, is an opportunity for high school age young people to take time away from their daily routine. They will experience the wonder and grandeur of the great outdoors, spending time reflecting on important issues of life, faith, family and friends.
      • Jul 15-18, 2012
        Quo Vadis? Vocation Camp 2012
        For Young Men Ages 15-18
      • Jul 15 - Mar 18, 2012
        QUO VADIS Vocation Camp for Catholic Young Men
        For Young Men ages 15—21 Discerning your call from God is not easy. It takes time. Time in prayer, in discussion with others and in spiritual reflection.The week will include discussions on discerning God’s call in your life. The retreat will be facilitated by priests and seminarians of the Diocese of Victoria.
      • Jul 23-27, 2012
        Just5Days
        Just5Days for Summer 2012 – is a five-day experience of service, hands-on learning activities, prayer and liturgy, and community building designed for groups of middle school youth and their adult leaders from Catholic parishes & schools.
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