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Our Diocese celebrates her 75th Anniversary
Our parish is designated as one of the Pilgrimage Sites to be part of Plenary Indulgence. You may obtain two plenary indulgences in two occasions. Here are the informations:
- Pope Francis has granted the faithful the opportunity to obtain two plenary indulgences for the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Diocese of Austin.
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “An indulgence is a remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven, which the faithful Christian who is duly disposed gains under certain prescribed conditions through the action of the Church which, as the minister of redemption, dispenses and applies with authority the treasury of the satisfactions of Christ and the saints … The faithful can gain indulgences for themselves or apply them to the dead.”
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The first indulgence involves travel to one of the pilgrimage sites designated for the 75th anniversary. This indulgence may be obtained any day between November 19, 2022, and November 18, 2023. To gain this plenary indulgence, complete the following:
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Be baptized and in the state of grace at the completion of the prescribed works below.
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Devoutly visit a pilgrimage site and pray the Our Father and recite the Creed while at the pilgrimage site. Bishop Joe Vásquez has designated five parishes as pilgrimage sites for the 75th anniversary: St. Mary Cathedral in Austin, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in College Station, St. John the Evangelist Parish in Marble Falls, St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Taylor or Sacred Heart Parish in Waco.
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Go to confession within a few days (before or after) of the visit to the pilgrimage site. (This can be done at your home parish and does not have to be done at the pilgrimage site.)
- Receive the Eucharist within a few days of the visit to the pilgrimage site. (This can be done at your home parish and does not have to be done at the pilgrimage site.)
- Pray for Pope Francis and for his intentions. (This can be done by saying, “For the intentions of the Holy Father.” Then praying one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be. And complete with the sign of the cross.)
Those who are unable due to age, illness or other circumstances to leave their home can gain the indulgence by spiritually joining themself to the anniversary celebrations and offering their sufferings to God.
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A second plenary indulgence may be received by visiting any Catholic church or mission in the Diocese of Austin on one of three specific dates and offering a prayer of thanksgiving for the 75th anniversary of the diocese. To gain this indulgence, complete the following:
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Be baptized and in the state of grace at the completion of the prescribed works below.
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Devoutly visit a Catholic church or mission in the diocese on one of the following dates: Nov. 19, 2022, Dec. 8, 2022, or Nov. 18, 2023. At the church or mission, offer a prayer of thanksgiving for the 75th anniversary, pray the Our Father and recite the Creed.
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Go to confession within a few days of the visit.
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Receive the Eucharist within a few days of the visit.
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Pray for Pope Francis and for his intentions. (This can be done by saying, “For the intentions of the Holy Father.” Then praying one Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be. And complete with the sign of the cross.)
Those who are unable due to age, illness or other circumstances to leave their home can gain the indulgence by spiritually joining themself to the anniversary celebrations and offering their sufferings to God.
Check this link for more information on our celebration: https://austindiocese75.org/
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- Pope Francis has granted the faithful the opportunity to obtain two plenary indulgences for the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Diocese of Austin.
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75th Display of the History of the Diocese
On Jan. 26th for two weeks, our parish will keep the 75th Display of the History of the Diocese. It will be for the enjoyment of everyone to walk in time of the story of our diocese. It will displayed by the church and in the cafeteria.
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DCYC - Feb. 3 - 5Keep our youth in your prayers as they participate at DCYC (Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference) at Waco Convention Center.
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You're Invited - Feb. 26, 2023
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