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THE
RIO GRANDE CATHOLIC
Vol. 29, No. 9 The Official Newspaper for the Diocese Of El Paso September 2020
New Assignments for Several Parishes in the Diocese
By Fernie Ceniceros
Editor, Rio Grande Catholic
The Most Rev. Mark Seitz,
D.D., Bishop of El Paso,
announced new pastoral assign-
ments for various clergy serving
the Catholic Diocese of El Paso.
San Francisco Xavier Parish
(South Central El Paso)
Priests from the religious
community of the Augustinians
of the Assumption will begin
serving the Diocese for the first
time, and will assume pastoral
leadership of San Francisco
Xavier Parish in South Central
El Paso. The parish will house
three priests of the Order, who
will serve this parish as well as
focusing their pastoral atten-
tion on the increasing needs of
migrant refugees along the El
Paso-Juárez border. Three priests
will be assigned to the parish:
the Pastor, Fr. Peter Precourt,
AA; Fr. Ron Sibugan, AA; and a
third Augustinian of the Assump-
tion priest to be announced.
“I trust that the assignment of
the Augustinians of the Assump-
tion to St. Francis Xavier will
invigorate this wonderful parish
community and also strengthen
all of our service to migrant
refugees along the U.S.-Mexico
Border,” Bishop Seitz said. “It
is in keeping with Pope Francis’
wishes to be a Church for all
God’s people with special atten-
tion to those brothers and sisters
on the peripheries of society,” he
added.
The Order of the Augustinians
Father Peter Precourt, AA and Father Ron Sibigan, AA, priests from the religious community of the Augustinians of the Assumption will begin
of the Assumption was founded
serving the Diocese for the first time, and will assume pastoral leadership of San Francisco Xavier Parish. Photo by Fernie Ceniceros
in 1845 in Nimes, France, by
Venerable Emmanual d’Alzon.
The order’s provincial office in
the United States is located in continue to assist the two par- will continue his service at the Fr. Jose Vera has been appoint- in Alpine, Texas. Fr. Lopez will
Brighton, Massachusetts. ishes as Parochial Vicar. Deacon parish and will soon be joined by ed Pastor of Cristo Rey Parish be joined by Fr. Charles Rajan
Santo Niño de Atocha Parish & Bobby Saucedo will return to his a second Maryknoll priest. in the Mission Valley. “I am Michael as parochial vicar. He
Our Lady of the Light Parish home parish of Our Lady of the St. Patrick Cathedral & Holy very grateful for the nine years previously served as the Paro-
(South Central El Paso) Light after his years of service as Family Parish of dedicated service as a lay chial Vicar at St. Frances Xavier
The neighboring parishes the Administrator of Holy Fami- (Downtown El Paso) Parish Administrator provided Cabrini Parish in East El Paso.
of Santo Niño de Atocha and ly Parish in Sunset Heights. Fr. Trini Fuentes will continue by Mr. Manny Barrios, who will Corpus Christi Parish
Our Lady of the Light in South St. Patrick Parish (Canutillo) his service as Rector of St. Pat- continue to serve the parish as (Mission Valley)
Central El Paso will receive the & Immaculate Heart of Mary rick Cathedral and has also been Business Administrator,” Bishop Fr. Ralph Solis has been ap-
experienced pastoral leadership Mission (Westway) named Pastor of Holy Family Seitz said. “They will find in Fr. pointed Pastor of Corpus Christi
of their new Pastor, Fr. Wilson Maryknoll Fathers have long Parish. Grateful for the dedicat- Jose Vera a humble holy pastor Parish in the Mission Valley.
Cuevas. Ordained in 1981, Fr. served this parish and mission ed service that Deacon Bobby who will work alongside Fr. Fr. Solis served most recently
Cuevas has served in the Diocese and, thanks be to God, their Saucedo has provided as Parish Esteban Sescon, Parochial Vicar, as Pastor of San Felipe de Jesus
of El Paso for 24 years in various dedicated service will continue. Administrator over these past and Deacon Joe Zaragoza to Parish in Socorro, Texas, and at
ministries, including as Pastor of These senior priests that Maryk- 4 years, Holy Family will now serve this dynamic community,” various other parishes in El Paso
Corpus Christi Parish in the Mis- noll is able to send will now be benefit from the ministry of an he said. County and in the other nine
sion Valley. He recently served able to focus on providing pas- experienced priest-Pastor. While St. Pius X Parish & San Juan counties of the diocese in West
the Diocese as Pastor of St. Pius toral and sacramental care under both parishes will remain distinct Bautista Parish Texas. Fr. Solis will be joined
X Parish and as the Vicar Forane the pastoral leadership of Fr. and self-sustaining, they will (East Central El Paso) by Fr. Antonio Jovino Martinez,
for the Vicariate of St. Paul in Hector Chicas, who will serve as benefit from efficiencies created Fr. Edilberto “Beto” Lopez who will serve as Parochial
Central El Paso. the Parish Administrator. by their mutual cooperation. Fr. has been appointed Pastor of St. Vicar. Fr. Martinez most recently
Along with the pastoral leader- Gratefully, Deacon Ignacio Miguel Perez has been assigned Pius X and San Juan Bautista served as Parochial Vicar at San
ship of Fr. Cuevas, the parishes Torres, who has provided ad- the parochial vicar for both St. parishes. Fr. Lopez has served as Judas Tadeo Parish in West El
will be sacramentally served by ministrative assistance in recent Patrick Cathedral and Holy Pastor in various parishes around Paso.
Priest-in-Residence, Fr. German years, will continue now as the Family Parish the diocese over the last 15
Alzate. Fr. Antonio Lasheras, deacon serving these communi- Cristo Rey Parish years, and most recently served
who is 81 years old, will also ties. Fr. William Donnelly, MM, (Mission Valley) as pastor of Our Lady of Peace Continued on Page 4
2 - The Rio Grande Catholic Editor’s Column September 2020
EDITOR’S COLUMN
When It Rains, It Pours
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his year’s August 13th That 1982 Nissan Stanza had here is the most important instrument to spread His Good
marked 20 years since I an engine that would overrun. lesson. Pray, pray, and when News. He has called me to be
first walked through the To the point that even when I your done praying, pray some of good service as a husband
doors at St. Charles. To mark would turn off the car, take the more. In my time at St. Charles, and a father, and to all of you in
the 20th anniversary of my time keys out of the ignition, step it was made abundantly clear our diocese.
at St. Charles, I’d like to take out of the said car, it would still that prayer was the cornerstone So in closing, to mark the
this opportunity to share some sputter until it finally turned of every aspect of my life in ev- 20th anniversary of my time at
life lessons I learned during my off. If only I had the patience to erything I was enduring. It was St. Charles Seminary. I want to
time there. These lessons have wait-it-out the day, I was late to the answer to that time when take this opportunity to ask you
been useful to me since then. prayer. If I had the patience, my certain things in the world all to pray for our seminarians,
Lesson one: Anything is Fernie Ceniceros car wouldn’t have been sputter- seemed unsurmountable in my priests, deacons, our religious
possible. Especially when I ing outside as I went running young life. Prayer was the great brothers and sisters, and our
decided it would be a good downpour on the car, I decided to make it on time to prayer. equalizer. Bishop. That they may have
idea to leave the windows in it would be a good idea to leave It sure was fun when I had my Twenty years later, I sit here the courage always to answer
my car rolled down. I think my the windows rolled down. It brother seminarians mention to as the Director of Communi- God’s call in their faithful ser-
decision making was sound, made for the fun time of letting me as I ran into prayer, that the cations for the diocese and the vice. I also ask that you join me
given that it was the middle of my car air dry for three whole car is still trying to turn itself Editor of this paper. I fre- in praying for future vocations
August without a cloud in sight. days. off. Parishioners at Holy Spirit quently find myself in prayer, to the priesthood and the reli-
Still, God had a funny way of Lesson two: Patience, its a can ask Fr. Jose, about my little and God continues to answer gious life.
reminding me that anything virtue! Especially when it came car that could! my prayers. My prayers and
was possible. Like a torrential to the car, as mentioned earlier. But above all those lessons, discernment to use me as His
Cuando llueve, llueve a chorros
E
l 13 de agosto de este Aún así, Dios tenía una forma finalmente se apagaba. Si tuviera más. En mi tiempo en San Carlos, do a ser de buen servicio como
año se cumplieron 20 curiosa de recordarme que todo la paciencia para esperar el día se hizo muy claro que la oración esposo y padre, y a todos ustedes
años desde que entré por era posible. Como un torrencial que llegaría tarde a la oración. era la piedra angular de todos en nuestra diócesis.
primera vez en el seminario de aguacero en el carro, decidí que Si hubiera tenido paciencia, mi los aspectos de mi vida en todo Así que para terminar, para
San Carlos. Para marcar el 20 sería una buena idea dejar las coche no habría estado chispor- lo que estaba soportando. Era la marcar mi 20 aniversario en el
aniversario de mi estancia en San ventanas bajadas. Fue una forma roteando fuera mientras corría respuesta a esa época en la que Seminario de St. Charles. Quiero
Carlos, me gustaría aprovechar divertida de dejar que mi coche para llegar a tiempo a la oración. ciertas cosas del mundo parecían aprovechar esta oportunidad
esta oportunidad para compartir se secara al aire libre durante tres Fue muy divertido cuando mis insuperables en mi joven vida. La para pedirles a todos ustedes que
algunas lecciones de vida que días enteros. hermanos seminaristas me men- oración era el gran ecualizador. recen por nuestros seminaristas,
aprendí durante mi estancia allí. Lección dos: La paciencia, cionaron cuando me encontré con Veinte años después, me siento sacerdotes, diáconos, nuestros
Estas lecciones me han sido útiles es una virtud! Especialmente la oración, que el coche todavía aquí como el Director de Comuni- hermanos y hermanas religiosos
desde entonces. cuando se trata del carro, como está tratando de apagarse. Los fe- caciones de la diócesis y el Editor y nuestro Obispo. Que tengan el
Lección uno: Todo es posible. se mencionó anteriormente. Ese ligreses del Espíritu Santo pueden de este periódico. Con frecuencia valor de responder siempre a la
Especialmente cuando decidí Nissan Stanza de 1982 tenía un preguntarle al Padre José, sobre me encuentro en la oración, y llamada de Dios en su fiel servi-
que sería una buena idea dejar motor que se desbordaba. Hasta mi pequeño coche que podría! Dios continúa respondiendo a cio. También les pido que se unan
las ventanas de mi carro bajadas. el punto de que incluso cuando Pero sobre todas esas lec- mis oraciones. Mis oraciones y a mí en la oración por las futuras
Creo que mi decisión fue firme, apagaba el carro, sacaba las llaves ciones, aquí está la lección más discernimiento para usarme como vocaciones al sacerdocio y a la
ya que era mediados de agosto y del encendido y salía del mismo, importante. Oren, oren, y cuando su instrumento para difundir su vida religiosa.
no había ninguna nube a la vista. seguía chisporroteando hasta que terminen de orar, oren un poco Buena Noticia. Él me ha llama-
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The Rio Grande Catholic Bishop’s Column September 2020 - 3
INSEITZ INTO THE FAITH
Go Out to All the World!”: Priests and Deacons Hear the Call
W
hen they found him, which translates, “My heart is change. This is a normal part
they said to him, ‘Ev- ready”. The call to leave behind of priestly ministry. Like the
eryone is searching what is familiar and move on to first disciples we do not claim
for you.’ He answered, ‘Let us go a new place to share the Good a specific place as our own.
one to the neighboring towns, so News echoes through the ages Diocesan Priests are Ordained
that I may proclaim the message and continues among us today. for the service of a particular
there also; for that is what I came Priests are called to be radically diocese, not for a particular
out to do.’” (Mk. 1:37-38) committed disciples of Jesus parish. We each bring certain
Jesus took the same approach Christ who reflect his way of life gifts and talents. We also have
with his disciples when he sent and ministry. very human shortcomings. Some
them out, instructing them to This month a number of new priests are very effective with the
travel lightly so they could be assignments for priests in our youth, others with the elderly. Bishop Mark J. Seitz
free to bring his word wherever Diocese will take effect. If your Some are more effective with
they were needed. In my life pastor or vicar is among those one culture or language group identity and its mission. stepping forward to discern a
moving to different assignments moving I am sure this will be than another. Regular movement We have in the Diocese a great call to the priesthood is growing
was always a challenge, because painful for you who have come allows for those gifts and talents Personnel Board made up of and now that we have a full time
as a priest I came to feel very to know and love your pastor to be shared more broadly and well-respected priests of the di- Vocations Director, Fr. German
much a part of the community I over a number of years. That you for the weaknesses only to be ocese. They are: Fr. John Telles, Alzate, we will be able to give
served. On the other hand I also love them so is a great blessing. experienced for a time by the Fr. Joe Molina, Fr. Miguel Angel a new energy to this essential
found this movement to be a very It is understandable that you community. Sanchez and Fr. Tony Celino. I ministry. There is great hope for
rich time in my own under- would. Our priests are some pret- When a priest is in one place have worked with them to find the future!
standing of my calling and my ty special people! As scripture for too long a time, since he is the best ways to fill the needs I want to encourage you to do
commitment to it. says, “How beautiful are the feet a key sign of Christ within the that lie before us and we have your best to make a challenging
Jesus calls the rich young man of those who bring good news.” community, the people can over- prayed earnestly to the Holy moment in our priests’ lives as
to lay aside his other attachments They are there for you in some ly identify Christ with the indi- Spirit for guidance. The task is smooth as possible. Encourage
and concerns and to “Come and of the best times (like weddings vidual priest. No one priest can challenging because right now your priests who are being asked
follow me.” I had to take this to and baptisms) and in some of the represent Christ in his fullness. we simply do not have enough to take a new assignment. Assure
a new level when I was called most difficult times (like times Each Christian community is a priests to fill all our needs. them of your support and your
to serve as your bishop. I never of illness and death). They share special locus of Christ. It is not We have been blest to find love. Don’t make them explain
would have imagined myself our lives and feel like members healthy for it to be seen simply priests from other countries who over and over why they are being
serving in this wonderful West of our families. as “Fr. Jones’ Parish”. It needs to are assisting us greatly. Our need faithful to their calling. When
Texas region, but God did. In this I can assure you that the regu- be identified as the “Parish of St. for Vocations coming from our your new pastor arrives go out
spirit of a desire to be open to lar movement of priests within a ________, served by Fr. Jones”. own communities for the future of your way to show him the
God’s will I adopted my Episco- diocese is neither a punishment When Fr. Jones moves to another is great. I am happy to report same hospitality you have always
pal Motto, “Paratum cor meum”, nor is it simply for the sake of parish the community retains its that the number of young men shown me.
Salir a todo el mundo!”: Sacerdotes y diáconos escuchan el llamado
C
uando lo encontraron, le nuevas asignaciones para los
dijeron: ‘Todo el mun- sacerdotes de nuestra Dióce-
do te está buscando’. sis. Si su párroco o vicario está
Respondió: “Vayamos uno a los entre los que se mueven, estoy
pueblos vecinos, para que yo seguro de que esto será doloroso
pueda proclamar el mensaje tam- para ustedes que han llegado
bién allí, porque eso es lo que he a conocer y amar a su párroco
venido a hacer”. (Mc. 1:37-38) durante varios años. El hecho de
Jesús tomó el mismo enfoque que los quieran tanto es una gran
con sus discípulos cuando los bendición. Es comprensible que
envió, instruyéndolos a viajar lo haga. ¡Nuestros sacerdotes son
con ligereza para que pudieran personas muy especiales! Como
ser libres de llevar su palabra a dicen las escrituras, “Qué hermo-
donde se les necesitara. En mi sos son los pies de los que traen
vida, cambiar de destino siempre buenas noticias”. Están ahí para
fue un desafío, porque como ti en algunos de los mejores mo-
sacerdote me sentí parte de la mentos (como bodas y bautizos)
comunidad a la que servía. Por y en algunos de los más difíciles
otro lado, también encontré que (como los momentos de enfer-
este movimiento fue un momento medad y muerte). Comparten
muy rico en mi propia comp- nuestras vidas y se sienten como
rensión de mi vocación y mi miembros de nuestras familias.
compromiso con ella. Puedo asegurarles que el movi-
Jesús llama al joven rico a miento regular de sacerdotes
dejar de lado sus otros apegos dentro de una diócesis no es un
y preocupaciones y a “Ven y castigo ni es simplemente para
sígueme”. Tuve que llevar esto a cambiar. Es una parte normal del Cuando un sacerdote está en de la diócesis. Ellos son: P. John al sacerdocio está creciendo y
un nuevo nivel cuando me llama- ministerio sacerdotal. Como los un lugar durante demasiado tiem- Telles, P. Joe Molina, P. Miguel ahora que tenemos un Director
ron para servir como su obispo. primeros discípulos no reclama- po, ya que es un signo clave de Ángel Sánchez y P. Tony Celino. de Vocaciones a tiempo comple-
Nunca me hubiera imaginado sir- mos un lugar específico como Cristo dentro de la comunidad, la He trabajado con ellos para en- to, el P. German Alzate, podre-
viendo en esta maravillosa región propio. Los sacerdotes diocesa- gente puede identificar demasi- contrar la mejor manera de llenar mos dar una nueva energía a este
del oeste de Texas, pero Dios lo nos son ordenados para el servi- ado a Cristo con el sacerdote las necesidades que tenemos ministerio esencial. Hay una gran
hizo. En este espíritu de deseo cio de una diócesis en particular, individual. Ningún sacerdote ante nosotros y hemos rezado esperanza para el futuro!
de estar abierto a la voluntad de no para una parroquia en partic- puede representar a Cristo en su fervientemente al Espíritu Santo Quiero animarles a hacer lo
Dios adopté mi lema episcopal, ular. Cada uno de nosotros trae plenitud. Cada comunidad cristi- para que nos guíe. La tarea es mejor para que un momento
“Paratum cor meum”, que se ciertos dones y talentos. También ana es un lugar especial de Cris- desafiante porque ahora mismo de desafío en la vida de nues-
traduce como “Mi corazón está tenemos defectos muy humanos. to. No es saludable que sea vista no tenemos suficientes sacer- tros sacerdotes sea lo más fácil
listo”. La llamada a dejar atrás Algunos sacerdotes son muy simplemente como la “Parroquia dotes para cubrir todas nuestras posible. Animen a sus sacerdotes
lo que es familiar y pasar a un eficaces con los jóvenes, otros del Padre Jones”. Necesita ser necesidades. a los que se les pide que tomen
nuevo lugar para compartir la con los ancianos. Algunos son identificada como la “Parroquia Hemos sido bendecidos al en- una nueva tarea. Asegúrenles su
Buena Nueva resuena a través más efectivos con una cultura o de St. ________, atendida por el contrar sacerdotes de otros países apoyo y su amor. No les hagan
de los tiempos y continúa entre grupo de lenguaje que con otro. Padre Jones”. Cuando el Padre que nos están ayudando mucho. explicar una y otra vez por qué
nosotros hoy. Los sacerdotes El movimiento regular permite Jones se muda a otra parroquia, Nuestra necesidad de vocaciones son fieles a su vocación. Cuando
están llamados a ser discípulos que esos dones y talentos sean la comunidad conserva su identi- provenientes de nuestras propias llegue su nuevo pastor, hagan un
radicalmente comprometidos con compartidos más ampliamente dad y su misión. comunidades para el futuro es esfuerzo para mostrarle la misma
Jesucristo que reflejen su forma y que las debilidades sólo sean Tenemos en la Diócesis una grande. Estoy feliz de informar hospitalidad que siempre me han
de vida y su ministerio. experimentadas por un tiempo gran Junta de Personal formada que el número de jóvenes que se mostrado a mí.
Este mes entrarán en vigor por la comunidad. por sacerdotes muy respetados acercan a discernir una llamada
4 - The Rio Grande Catholic Diocesan News September 2020
Continued on Page 1 Fr. Pablo Matta has been recognize God’s call to give appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Saint Mary of the Lake in Mun-
appointed Pastor of Our Lady of themselves in a special way to Raphael Parish in East El Paso. delien, Illinois, most recently
St. Paul the Apostle Parish Peace Parish in Alpine, Texas. A serve as deacons and priests, and Fr. Montelongo will continue his served as Parochial Vicar at St.
(Mission Valley) native of Pecos, Texas, Fr. Matta guiding women and men to hear studies in canon law while serv- Patrick Cathedral.
Fr. Apolinar Samboni has been comes to Alpine having served God’s call to the religious life ing the faithful of St. Raphael Fr. Roberto Alvarado will
appointed Pastor of St. Paul the in various ministries throughout are essential works of the Church Parish. serve as the new Parochial Vicar
Apostle Parish in the Mission the Diocese of El Paso, most and a key to the Church’s contin- Fr. Cong Vo has been appoint- at Blessed Sacrament Parish in
Valley of El Paso. Fr. Samboni recently as Pastor of St. Paul the ued life and growth. ed Parochial Vicar at St. Frances Northeast El Paso. Fr. Alvarado
will take on his third pastoral Apostle Parish in the Mission To carry out this work in the Xavier Cabrini Parish in East El most recently served as Parochial
assignment at St. Paul the Apos- Valley of El Paso. As Pastor, Fr. Diocese of El Paso, Bishop Seitz Paso. Fr. Vo, who most recently Vicar of Corpus Christi Parish in
tle, after most recently serving Matta will be tasked with serving is pleased to announce the as- served as Parochial Vicar at St. the Mission Valley of El Paso.
as Pastor of Our Lady of Fatima the faithful of Alpine, Texas, and signment of a new full-time Di- Pius X Parish in East Central El Seminarians
Parish in Van Horn, Texas and St. Joseph Mission in Fort Davis, rector of Vocations: Fr. German Paso, will also continue his stud- Seminarians Loyd Divinagra-
the rural mission of Our Lady of Texas and St. Mary Mission in Alzate, STL. “The appointment ies in canon law while serving cia, Jose William and Edroud
Miracles in Sierra Blanca, Texas. Marathon, Texas. of a full-time Director of Voca- the faithful of Mother Cabrini Jean have completed their
San Felipe De Jesus Parish Our Lady of Fatima (Van tions signals the importance that Parish. seminary studies and will have
(Socorro) Horn) this work has for the future of Fr. Victorino Loresca has been parish assignments prior to their
Fr. Antonio Mena, another Fr. Frank Hernandez will take the Church in the Diocese of El appointed Parochial Vicar at San Ordination, which we are hopeful
long-standing priest, has been on his third pastoral assignment Paso, as well as the commitment Judas Tadeo Parish in West El will take place next year. Loyd
appointed Pastor of San Felipe as Administrator of Our Lady that the entire Diocese should Paso. Fr. Loresca most recently Divinagarcia has been assigned
de Jesus Parish in Socorro, of Fatima Parish in Van Horn, have to grow future vocations served as Parochial Vicar at St. to Corpus Christi, Jose William
Texas. Fr. Mena has served the Texas. Fr. Hernandez serve the to the priesthood, permanent Raphael Parish in East El Paso. has been appointed to St. Patrick
Diocese of El Paso for almost people of Van Horn and the rural diaconate, and religious life,” Fr. Michael Lewis, STL, has Cathedral, and Edroud Jean
30 years as a priest in various mission of Our Lady of Miracles Bishop Seitz said. been appointed Parochial Vicar has been appointed to Mother
pastoral ministries, most recently in Sierra Blanca, Texas. Parochial Vicars (Dio- at St. Mark Parish in East El Cabrini.
as Pastor at Corpus Christi Parish Vocations Director cese-wide) Paso. Fr. Lewis, who recently The new parish assignments
in the Mission Valley of El Paso. (Diocese-wide) Fr. Ivan Montelongo, ordained earned a Licentiate in Sacred will be effective on September
Our Lady of Peace (Alpine) Helping young men to a priest this summer, has been Theology from the University of 18, 2020.
Nuevas asignaciones para varias parroquias de la diócesis
Por Fernie Ceniceros refugiados migrantes a lo largo de La Orden de los Agustinos de Misión. Recientemente sirvió en (Westway)
Editor, Rio Grande Catholic la frontera entre El Paso-Juárez. la Asunción fue fundada en 1845 la Diócesis como Párroco de la Los padres de Maryknoll han
Se asignarán tres sacerdotes a la en Nimes, Francia, por el Ven- Parroquia de San Pío X y como servido durante mucho tiempo a
El Reverendísimo Mark Seitz, parroquia: el Párroco, el P. Peter erablé Emmanuel d’Alzon. La Vicario Foráneo del Vicariato de esta parroquia y misión y, gracias
D.D., Obispo de El Paso, se com- Precourt, AA; el P. Ron Sibu- oficina provincial de la orden en San Pablo en el centro de El Paso. a Dios, su servicio dedicado
place en anunciar nuevas asig- gan, AA; y un tercer sacerdote los Estados Unidos está situada Junto con el liderazgo pasto- continuará. Estos sacerdotes
naciones pastorales para varios agustino de la Asunción que se en Brighton, Massachusetts. ral del P. Cuevas, las parroquias veteranos que Maryknoll puede
clérigos que sirven a la Diócesis anunciará. Parroquia del Santo Niño de serán atendidas sacramentalmente enviar ahora podrán centrarse en
Católica de El Paso. “Confío en que la asignación Atocha y Parroquia de Nuestra por el sacerdote residente, el P. proporcionar cuidado pastoral
Parroquia de San Francisco de los Agustinos de la Asunción a Señora de la Luz (Centro Sur German Alzate. El P. Antonio y sacramental bajo el liderazgo
Xavier (Centro Sur de El Paso) San Francisco Xavier fortalecerá de El Paso) Lasheras, que tiene 81 años, pastoral del P. Héctor Chicas, que
Sacerdotes de la comunidad esta maravillosa comunidad Las parroquias vecinas de también continuará ayudando a servirá como administrador de la
religiosa de los Agustinos de la parroquial y también reforzará Santo Niño de Atocha y Nuestra las dos parroquias como Vicario parroquia.
Asunción comenzarán a servir todo nuestro servicio a los refu- Señora de la Luz en el centro-sur Parroquial. El Diácono Bobby Agradecidamente, el Diácono
a la Diócesis por primera vez, y giados migrantes a lo largo de la de El Paso recibirán el liderazgo Saucedo regresará a su parroquia Ignacio Torres, que ha propor-
asumirán el liderazgo pastoral frontera entre EE.UU. y México”, pastoral experto de su nuevo natal de Nuestra Señora de la Luz cionado asistencia administrativa
de la Parroquia de San Francis- dijo el obispo Seitz. “Está en párroco, el P. Wilson Cuevas. después de sus años de servicio en los últimos años, continuará
co Xavier en el centro sur de consonancia con los deseos del Ordenado en 1981, el P. Cue- como Administrador de la Par- ahora como diácono sirviendo a
El Paso. La parroquia tendrá Papa Francisco de ser una Iglesia vas ha servido en la Diócesis roquia de la Sagrada Familia en estas comunidades. El P. William
tres sacerdotes de la Orden, que para todo el pueblo de Dios con de El Paso durante 24 años en Sunset Heights. Donnelly, MM, continuará su
servirán a esta parroquia, además especial atención a los hermanos varios ministerios, incluyendo Parroquia de San Patricio servicio en la parroquia y pronto
de centrar su atención pastoral en y hermanas de las periferias de la el de Párroco de la Parroquia de (Canutillo) y la Misión del se le unirá un segundo sacerdote
las crecientes necesidades de los sociedad”, añadió. Corpus Christi en el Valle de la Inmaculado Corazón de María Continuado en la Pagina 6
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FATHER!
Fulgencio Mayorga (Extern) Sept. 13
Donald J. Adamski, OFM Conv Sept. 17
Alfonso Bonilla (OP) Sept. 19
Jose Vera-Perez, OFM Sept. 18 Diocese offers assistance for victims of sexual abuse
Bishop Mark J. Seitz invites anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse by a priest, deacon, religious, or any min-
Ronald W Eid Sept. 23 ister of the church, to contact the Victim’s Assitance Coordinator, Mrs. Susan Martinez LCSW, at (915) 872-8465 or
Richard Sotelo, SJ Sept. 30 the Office of the Chancery, (915) 872-8407. The Church desires the healing of anyone that has been harmed.
La diócesis ofrece asistencia a las víctimas de abusos sexuales
El Obispo Mark J. Seitz invita a cualquier persona que haya sido víctima de abuso sexual por parte de un sacerdote,
diácono, religioso o cualquier ministro de la iglesia, a contactar a la Coordinadora de Asistencia a las Víctimas, la
Sra. Susan Martínez LCSW, al (915) 872-8465 o a la Oficina de la Cancillería, (915) 872-8407. La Iglesia desea la
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FATHER! curación de cualquiera que haya sido dañado.
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The Rio Grande Catholic Diocesan News September 2020 - 5
Diocese Ordains 2 Men As Transitional Deacons
By Fernie Ceniceros diocese in St. Mary’s Seminary
Editor, Rio Grande Catholic in Houston, Texas.
“I’d like to take this time to
Deacon Wilbert Colas and Thank Bishop Seitz and the
Deacon Alfonso Sanchez Coro- El Paso community for the
nado were ordained to the transi- trust you have given Wilbert
tional diaconate on August 14th and me in our vocation to the
at St. Patrick Cathedral by The priesthood,” Alfonso Corona-
Most Rev. Mark Seitz, Bishop of do-Sanchez said. “Thank you
the Diocese of El Paso, during to everyone in the diocese that
a socially distanced ordination has opened the doors for us, and
mass held at 25% capacity. for the constant prayers for our
“This is an exciting time for vocation, we are in great need of
Wilbert and Alfonso as they take it,” Coronado-Sanchez said.
a firm step toward ordination to Coronado-Sanchez and Colas
the priesthood,” Bishop Mark have returned to their respected
Seitz said. “This is the time seminaries and will complete
when Alfonso and Wilbert take their final year of Theology
their vows of celibacy and obe- Deacon Wilbert Colas and Deacon Alfonso Sanchez Coronado were ordained to the transitional diaconate studies on the road to Ordination
dience to myself as Bishop and on August 14th at St. Patrick Cathedral by The Most Rev. Mark Seitz, Bishop of the Diocese of El Paso, to the priesthood.
to my successors,” he said. during a socially distanced ordination mass held at 25% capacity. Photo by Fernie Ceniceros “You will learn a lot during
Wilbert Colas, 39, originally your diaconate year, Bishop
from Haiti, came to the diocese Seitz said. “My prayers are
of El Paso after his studies in continually with you, and I am
the Diocese of Costa Rica and Wisconsin. Colas expressed his Deacon Wilbert Colas said. “But 30, comes to the Diocese of El joyfully awaiting to be able to
has continued his studies as a gratitude to the people of the I am so thankful to God for our Paso by way of the Archdiocese ordain you to the priesthood in
seminarian for the Diocese of El diocese for welcoming him with Blessed Virgin Mary being a of Chihuahua. He has been a the coming year,” he said.
Paso over the last few years. Co- open arms. large presence in my life and seminarian for the diocese in the Coronado-Sanchez and Colas
las will be starting his final year “I don’t think I have enough my vocation to the people of the last few years as well. Corona- are scheduled to be ordained
of Theology Studies at Sacred words of gratitude for what God Diocese of El Paso,” he added. do-Sanchez is in his final year of to the priesthood sometime in
Heart Seminary in Milwaukee, has done for me in my life.” Alfonso Coronado-Sanchez, studies for the priesthood for the 2021.
La Diócesis Ordena A Dos Hombres Como Diáconos De Transición
Por Fernie Ceniceros la ordenación sacerdotal”, dijo la diócesis por recibirlo con los Coronado está en su último año Coronado-Sanchez y Colas
Editor, Rio Grande Catholic el obispo Mark Seitz. “Este es brazos abiertos. de estudios para ser sacerdote de han regresado a sus respectivos
el momento en que Alfonso y “Creo que no tengo suficien- nuestra diócesis en el Seminar- seminarios y completarán su úl-
Los diáconos Wilbert Colas y Wilbert hacen sus promesas de tes palabras de gratitud por lo io de Santa María en Houston, timo año de estudios de teología
Juan Alfonso Coronado Sánchez celibato y obediencia a mí como que Dios ha hecho por mí en mi Texas. en su camino a la ordenación
fueron ordenados al diaconado obispo y a mis sucesores”, dijo. vida”, dijo el diácono Wilbert “Me gustaría aprovechar este sacerdotal.
transitorio el 14 de agosto en la Wilbert Colas, originario de Colas. “Pero estoy muy agrade- tiempo para agradecer al obispo “Aprenderán mucho en
Catedral de San Patricio por el Haití, llegó a la diócesis de El cido a Dios por la gran presencia Seitz y a la comunidad de El este año que viene durante su
Reverendísimo Mark Seitz, Obis- Paso a través de la Diócesis de de nuestra Santísima Virgen Paso la confianza que nos han diaconado, dijo el Obispo Seitz.
po de la Diócesis de El Paso, Costa Rica y ha estudiado como María en mi vida y mi vocación dado a Wilbert y a mí en nuestra “Mis oraciones son continuas
durante una misa de ordenación seminarista para la Diócesis de con la gente de la Diócesis de El vocación al sacerdocio”, dijo por ustedes este año que viene, y
con distanciamiento social que El Paso durante los últimos años. Paso”, añadió. Alfonso Coronado. “Gracias a espero con alegría poder orde-
se celebró con una capacidad del Colas comenzará su último año Alfonso Coronado llega a la todos los de la diócesis que nos narlos al sacerdocio el año que
25%. de estudios de teología en el Diócesis de El Paso a través de han abierto las puertas, y por las viene”, dijo.
“Este es un momento emo- Seminario del Sagrado Corazón la Arquidiócesis de Chihuahua. constantes oraciones por nuestra La ordenación al sacerdocio de
cionante para Wilbert y Alfonso en Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Colas También ha sido seminarista de vocación, las necesitamos”, dijo Coronado y Colas está programa-
mientras dan un paso firme hacia expresó su gratitud a la gente de la diócesis en los últimos años. Coronado. da para el 2021.
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6 - The Rio Grande Catholic Foundation/Diocesan News September 2020
Heroes Bringing Hope To Catholic Community During Covid-19
By Karina Sandoval the pandemic, she has participat-
Stewardship Coordinator ed by contributing her regular
donation and helping in private
The Foundation for the Di- celebrations of the liturgy at
ocese of El Paso is honored to San Lorenzo Parish in Clint as a
announce the top four finalists Lector and Eucharistic Minister,
of the 2020 Steward of the Year disinfecting the parish before and
Contest COVID-19 edition. after the celebrations of the Mass
We’re excited to help celebrate in English, and preparing the
a few of the inspiring stories church for the eight people who
of Stewardship throughout our attend Mass. — Fray Faustino
diocese. Ortiz-Suárez.
Since 2018, the Foundation Olga Church
has extended an invitation to Olga is a widow in her early
churches in the Diocese of El 80’s (with the energy and desire-
Paso to nominate a parishioner to-serve of a 27-year-old). She
who demonstrates an exemplary has been teaching Confirmation
life of prayer, service and giving. classes, she is the lead member
This year the Foundation asked for the Spanish choir, she also
pastors and parish administrators volunteers her time and energy
to nominate someone who has to clean the church and serves as
continued to help the parish even a lector. In times of pandemic, Photographed here are the Stewards of the Year for 2020, Tony and Adriana Posada, Nora Trujillo, Olga
in the midst of the pandemic. this 80ish-year-old woman took Church, and Ernesto Padilla. Photos courtesy of the Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso.
The 2020 Steward of the Year it upon herself to raise money
will receive special recognition to support St. Mary’s Catholic
at the 14th Annual Foundation Church for anything necessary to provide a food pantry at the cretely with civil organizations mation programs to get parish-
of Faith Event: Come and See to see the parish through with its parish. Thanks to his initiative, for the common good.” — Fr. ioners involved in justice issues
with Bishop Robert Barron and ongoing bills and expenses. She San Antonio de Padua has had a Mariano H. López and very strong advocates for the
Catholic singer songwriter Matt and her choir were able to raise “parking lot” food pantry since Tony and Adriana Posada immigrant community. Tony and
Maher on September 17, 2020, $700. Keep in mind, Ms. Olga is April. The pantry is now avail- Tony and Adriana are very Adriana are always very gener-
they’ll be featured in a story on in an age group that is said to be able on a weekly basis with close committed to the St. Mark Parish ous with their time and in service
Foundation media, and they will most vulnerable to the virus, yet to 400 families receiving the ministry for the poor. They have to any needs in our community.
be gifted dinner for two at a local her energies and time for the par- necessary food. A variety of pa- organized parish breakfasts to They see their service from a
restaurant. In addition, the win- ish continued even in this time of rishioners, from members of our raise funds to help the poor, spiritual perspective of working
ning parish will receive a cash social distancing and pandemic. youth group to members of our successfully organized a parish to build the kingdom of God
prize of $1,000. — Fr. John Paul Madanu liturgical ministries, are able to partnership with a parish com- among us. — Rev. Msgr. Arturo
Let’s meet the heroes and her- Ernesto Padilla participate and they feel united to munity in Choluteca, Honduras Bañuelas.
oines who are bringing Christ’s Ernie has been a committed the parish, and its mission, at this doing mission work in that parish You can reach Stewardship
hope and peace to people in parishioner at San Antonio de time. An acknowledgement for every summer. They organize the Coordinator Karina Sandoval at
times of fear and uncertainty. Padua Parish for many years. A Ernie is an acknowledgement for Wednesday morning food bank ksandoval@elpasodiocese.org or
Nora Trujillo leader in the St. Vincent de Paul so many who cooperate with him distribution for over 750 fami- 915.872.8412.
Nora is a person of great faith, ministry, he coordinated with in several ways and an example lies each week. They have been
spiritual life and service. During El Pasoans Fighting Hunger of how the Church can work con- involved in our social justice for-
Continuado de la Pagina 4 Juan Bautista (Este Central de Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Director de Vocaciones mientras sirve a los fieles de la
de Maryknoll. El Paso) Fátima en Van Horn, Texas y a la Ayudar a los jóvenes a recon- Parroquia de Madre Cabrini.
Catedral de San Patricio y Par- El Padre Edilberto “Beto” misión rural de Nuestra Señora ocer la llamada de Dios a darse El P. Victorino Loresca ha sido
roquia de la Sagrada Familia López ha sido nombrado párroco de los Milagros en Sierra Blanca, a sí mismos de manera especial nombrado Vicario Parroquial en
(Centro de El Paso) de las parroquias de San Pío X y Texas. para servir como diáconos y la Parroquia de San Judas Tadeo
El P. Trini Fuentes continuará San Juan Bautista. El P. López ha Parroquia San Felipe de Jesús sacerdotes, y guiar a mujeres y en el oeste de El Paso. El padre
su servicio como Rector de la servido como párroco en varias (Socorro) hombres a escuchar la llamada de Loresca sirvió recientemente
Catedral de San Patricio y tam- parroquias de la diócesis durante El Padre Antonio Mena, ha sido Dios a la vida religiosa son obras como vicario parroquial en la
bién ha sido nombrado párroco los últimos 15 años, y más recien- nombrado párroco de la parroquia esenciales de la Iglesia y una parroquia de San Rafael en el este
de la Parroquia de la Sagrada temente como párroco de Nuestra de San Felipe de Jesús en Socor- clave para la vida y el crecimien- de El Paso.
Familia. Agradecido por el Señora de la Paz en Alpine, Tex- ro, Texas. El P. Mena ha servido to continuos de la Iglesia. El P. Michael Lewis, STL, ha
dedicado servicio que el Diácono as. Al Padre López se unirá al Pa- a la Diócesis de El Paso durante Para llevar a cabo este trabajo sido nombrado Vicario Parroquial
Bobby Saucedoha prestado como dre Charles Rajan Michael como casi 30 años como sacerdote en en la Diócesis de El Paso, el en la Parroquia de San Marcos en
Administrador de la Parroquia en vicario parroquial. Anteriormente varios ministerios pastorales, más Obispo Seitz se complace en el este de El Paso. El Padre Lew-
estos últimos 4 años, la Sagrada sirvió como vicario parroquial en recientemente como párroco de la anunciar el nombramiento de un is, quien recientemente obtuvo
Familia se beneficiará ahora del la parroquia de St. Frances Xavier Parroquia de Corpus Christi en el nuevo Director de Vocaciones una licencia en Teología Sagrada
ministerio de un experimenta- Cabrini en el este de El Paso. Valle de la Misión de El Paso. de tiempo completo: P. German de la Universidad de Santa María
do sacerdote y pastor. Aunque Parroquia de Corpus Christi Nuestra Señora de la Paz (Al- Alzate, STL. “El nombramiento del Lago en Mundelien, Illinois,
ambas parroquias seguirán siendo (Missión del Valle) pine) de un Director de Vocaciones recientemente sirvió como Vicar-
distintas y autosuficientes, se ben- El sacerdote P. Ralph Solis El P. Pablo Matta ha sido de tiempo completo señala la io Parroquial en la Catedral de
eficiarán de las relaciones creadas ha sido nombrado párroco de la nombrado párroco de la parroquia importancia que este trabajo tiene San Patricio.
por su mutua cooperación. El P. parroquia de Corpus Christi en el de Nuestra Señora de la Paz en para el futuro de la Iglesia en la El P. Roberto Alvarado será el
Miguel Pérez ha sido asignado Valle de la Misión. El padre Solís Alpine, Texas. Nacido en Pecos, Diócesis de El Paso, así como el nuevo Vicario Parroquial en la
como vicario parroquial de la sirvió recientemente como pastor Texas, el P. Matta viene a Alpine compromiso que toda la Diócesis Parroquia del Santísimo Sacra-
Catedral de San Patricio y de la de la parroquia de San Felipe habiendo servido en varios debe tener para hacer crecer las mento en el noreste de El Paso.
Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia. de Jesús en Socorro, Texas, y ministerios a través de la Diócesis futuras vocaciones al sacerdocio, El Padre Alvarado sirvió recien-
Parroquia de Cristo Rey en varias otras parroquias en el de El Paso, más recientemente al diaconado permanente y a la temente como Vicario Parroquial
(Missión del Valle) condado de El Paso y en los otros como Pastor de la Parroquia de vida religiosa”, dijo el Obispo de la Parroquia de Corpus Christi
El P. José Vera ha sido nom- nueve condados de la diócesis en San Pablo Apóstol en el Valle de Seitz. en el Valle de la Misión de El
brado párroco de la parroquia el oeste de Texas. Al padre Solís la Misión de El Paso. Como pár- Vicarios parroquiales Paso.
de Cristo Rey en el Valle de la se le unirá el P. Antonio Jovino roco, el P. Matta tendrá la tarea El P. Ivan Montelongo, ordena- Seminaristas
Misión. “Estoy muy agradecido Martínez, quien será el vicario de servir a los fieles de Alpine, do sacerdote este verano, ha sido Los seminaristas Loyd Divina-
por los nueve años de servicio parroquial. El Padre Martínez Texas, y de la Misión de St. Jo- nombrado Vicario Parroquial de gracia, José William y Edroud
dedicado como Administrador sirvió recientemente como Vicar- seph en Fort Davis, Texas, y de la la Parroquia de San Rafael en el Jean han completado sus estu-
Parroquial laico proporcionado io Parroquial en la Parroquia de Misión de St. Mary en Marathon, este de El Paso. El P. Montelon- dios en el seminario y tendrán
por el Sr. Manny Barrios, quien San Judas Tadeo en el oeste de El Texas. go continuará sus estudios de asignaciones parroquiales antes
continuará sirviendo a la par- Paso. Nuestra Señora de Fátima (Van derecho canónico mientras sirve de su ordenación, que esperamos
roquia como Administrador de Parroquia de San Pablo Apóstol Horn) a los fieles de la Parroquia de San tenga lugar el año próximo. Loyd
Negocios”, dijo el Obispo Seitz. (Missión del Valle) El P. Frank Hernández asumirá Rafael. Divinagarcia ha sido asignado a
“Encontrarán en el P. José Vera El P. Apolinar Samboni ha sido su tercera tarea pastoral como El P. Cong Vo ha sido nombra- Corpus Christi, José William ha
un humilde y santo pastor que tra- nombrado pastor de la Parroquia Administrador de la Parroquia do Vicario Parroquial de la Parro- sido nombrado a la catedral de
bajará junto al P. Esteban Sescon, de San Pablo Apóstol en el Valle de Nuestra Señora de Fátima en quia de Madre Cabrini en East El San Patricio, y Edroud Jean ha
Vicario Parroquial, y al Diácono de la Misión de El Paso. El P. Van Horn, Texas. El P. Hernández Paso. El P. Vo, que recientemente sido nombrado a Madre Cabrini.
Joe Zaragoza para servir a esta Samboni asumirá su tercera tarea servirá al pueblo de Van Horn y a fue Vicario Parroquial en la Par- Las nuevas asignaciones serán
dinámica comunidad”, dijo. pastoral en San Pablo Apóstol, la misión rural de Nuestra Señora roquia de San Pío X en East Cen- efectivas el 18 de septiembre de
Parroquia de San Pío X y San después de haber servido reci- de los Milagros en Sierra Blanca, tral El Paso, también continuará 2020.
entemente como Pastor de la Texas. sus estudios de derecho canónico
The Rio Grande Catholic Foundation News September 2020 - 7
Catholic Counseling Services: Progress Ministry Spotlight
By Martha Marmolejo scripture to help people.” Susan
Progress Coordinator Martinez said that a signifi-
cant number of clients see an
Catholic Counseling Services improvement in their levels of
is a place where God is included anxiety and depression when
in therapy without any type of they apply faith to therapy.
restrictions. The ministry offers Jose Castrellón has helped the
faith-based therapy services in Catholic community for over 40
the Diocese of El Paso that is years and utilizes Eye Move-
open to everyone regardless of ment Desensitization and Repro-
religion, gender, ethnicity. cessing (EMDR), which helps to
Executive Director Jose relieve negative beliefs that are
Castrellón, LCSW and Susan formulated as a result of loss or
Martinez, LCSW, both clinical trauma and reduce hyper vigi-
social workers, have served the lance. According to the EMDR
Diocese of El Paso for more than Institute, it is “now recognized
30 years. They bring hope and as an effective form of treatment
consolation to those who des- for trauma and other disturbing
perately need the peace of God experiences by organizations
in their lives, especially during such as the American Psychiatric
these trying times. Martinez Association, the World Health
strongly recommends that you Organization and the Depart-
create a schedule that includes ment of Defense.” Castrellón the Diocese of El Paso since any type of restrictions. to continue to provide therapy
exercise, arts and crafts, or house worked with a refugee who 1938. It started as Catholic Catholic Counseling Services and offer spiritual counseling
projects to decrease the levels of witnessed the murders of her Social Services and has under- wants to expand virtual therapy to the community during these
anxiety and depression. mother and daughter in Mexico gone several name changes and counseling sessions using Zoom extraordinary times because of
Catholic Counseling Services during the drug cartel wars. She programs as well. This ministry video conferencing and you can donors like you and a grant from
is currently offering sessions could not sleep or handle any has been recognized as a 501(c)3 help with a donation. You can the Progress Appeal.
via telephone, Skype video call, type of social encounters follow- non-profit organization since reach them at (915) 872-8424 For more information about
and one-on-one sessions at the ing the tragic loss. With EMDR, 1941. Catholic Counseling or here en español. Catho- the Catholic Ministry Appeal,
Pastoral Center by appointment. she was able to sleep again and Services is vital to the commu- lic Counseling Services is a please contact Progress Coordi-
According to Castrellón, “This deal with grief normally. nity because it’s the only setting ministry supported by Progress, nator Martha Marmolejo at 915-
is the only place that I can talk Catholic Counseling Ser- where you’re permitted to talk the Catholic Ministry Appeal. 872-8412 or at mmarmolejo@
about God and I am able to use vices has been a ministry in about God in therapy without Martinez and Castrellón are able elpasodiocese.org.
Office of Education: Progress Ministry Spotlight
By Martha Marmolejo sustained legacy of talent and
Progress Coordinator leadership contributions to the
Borderplex region.
The Office of Education serves In 2019, the Office of Educa-
11 Catholic schools on nine cam- tion established the Teacher’s Sal-
puses in the El Paso area—Cathe- ary Subsidy Fund to ensure that
dral High School, Father Yermo educators at each of El Paso’s 9
Schools, Loretto Academy, Most Catholic educational institutions
Holy Trinity Catholic School, in the Diocese of El Paso have
St Joseph’s School, St. Matthew the funds necessary for salary
Catholic School, St. Patrick support. In February 2020, the
Cathedral School, St. Pius X Diocese of El Paso and the Dioc-
Catholic School, and St. Raphael esan School Board of Education
Catholic School—and is the cen- announced the appointment of Dr.
tral nervous system that connects Lanny K. Hollis as the new Su-
Catholic educational institutions, perintendent of Catholic Schools.
administrators, teachers, staff, Dr. Hollis joins the Diocese of El
students, and parents to the Dio- Paso after spending the majority
cese of El Paso and to the larger of his 30-plus-year career serving
community. Catholic schools in students and their families in the
the Diocese of El Paso date back Catholic schools of the Diocese
to 1879 when the Sisters of Lo- of Cleveland, Ohio as a teacher
retto opened Loretto Academy in and administrator. For the past
San Elizario. In September 1892, two years, he served as Head- news that Catholic education is The Office of Education recent- El Paso during the pandemic, the
the Sisters of Loretto opened St. master and President of St. John spirit filled, welcoming, inclu- ly announced that El Paso Cath- Office of Education is consid-
Joseph Academy in El Paso in the Paul II Catholic High School in sive, safe, available, and out- olic schools have moved their ering an educational satellite in
building formerly occupied by a Huntsville, Alabama. He offi- standing. He adds that some of first day of in-person instruction Juárez.
school operated by the Sisters of cially began his tenure on July 1 the benefits of attending Catholic to September 8 after the Labor The Office of Education is
Mercy. St. Mary’s School was and has immersed himself in the schools are that its graduates are Day weekend as the number of supported by Progress, the
opened for Catholic children in El needs of the school communities seven times more likely to be COVID-19 cases have increased Catholic Ministry Appeal. Your
Paso in 1903 and many schools and plans for the fall. active in their faith, students of in the area. The schools will gifts to Progress help make this
followed—the Sisters of Loretto Dr. Hollis’ goals for the color who have attended Catholic follow the Texas Catholic Con- important work possible. For
would open and run seven more Diocese of El Paso are to ensure schools are 2.4 times more likely ference of Bishops Interim Fall more information, please contact
Catholic educational institutions schools are proudly Catholic, to earn a College degree, and that Guidance for Reopening Plan for Progress Coordinator Martha
including Holy Family, St. Ignati- academically excellent, acces- Catholic school graduates earn everyone’s safety. In an effort to Marmolejo at 915-872-8412 or
us, and Our Lady of Assumption. sible to all, and sustainable for an average of 14% more in their make Catholic education accessi- mmarmolejo@elpasodiocese.org.
Catholic Schools are proud to the future. He says one of his chosen careers than graduates of ble to students who are unable to To speak to the Office of Educa-
continue the 100-plus years of primary tasks is to share the good non-Catholic schools. cross the bridge from Mexico into tion, call 915-872-8426.
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