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Bishop's Column |
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Bishop James A. Tamayo |
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It’s back to school and back to beatitudes with our fall issue. This edition focuses on mercifulness and purity of heart. Amidst the concern, turmoil and sadness regarding the sale of Mercy Health Center comes a proper tribute to the Sisters of Mercy commemorating the historic role they’ve played in the development of our community. Native Laredoan Sr. Mary De Lellis Treviño, RSM graces La Fe’s cover as part of the special coverage extended in this issue. The 91-year-old nun personifies the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy with her fountain-of-youth attitude, passion and energy. The Mercy story is a collage of the varied undertakings by the religious sisters. Perhaps the most recognizable face of the Mercy order, as a result of billboard advertisements, news photos and television public service announcements, is Sr. Rosemary Welsh, RSM, RN, who oversees a staff providing compassion, counseling and training for abused women and children through Casa de Misericordia. This spotlight on the Sisters of Mercy does not diminish nor is it meant to detract in any way, from the excellent work of the many religious orders in our diocese. Certainly a great number of religious orders have had a positive impact in our diocese, including, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, the Order of Friars Minor, the Order of St. Augustine, the Society of Don Bosco, the Society of Our Lady of the Trinity, the Marist Brothers of the Schools, the Brothers of St. John, the Sisters of St. John, the Franciscan Sisters, the Benedictine Sisters, the Servants of the Sacred Heart, the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, the Congregation of Divine Providence, the Eucharistic Missionary Society, the Felician Sisters, the Marist Sisters, the Misioneras del Rosario de Fátima, the Order of St. Ursula, the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, the School Sisters of Notre Dame, Servants of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Poor, Sisters of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyons. Their humble, noble and unselfish efforts have undoubtedly influenced many lives in our community. LaFe recognizes the need to acknowledge and applaud the otherwise unsung heroes of our Catholic community. This issue, in small part, attempts to shed some positive light on the good deeds of so many. Over the last few years, the secular media have blasted the clergy and the Church due to the mistakes of a few. This issue acknowledges the often-overlooked segment of the religious orders. For many years, they’ve been on the front lines for such issues as social justice, education, healthcare and charity. And, of course, evangelizing Catholics. In these pages, La Fe offers a small token of the appreciation we have for our priests, deacons, brothers and sisters. Perhaps it’s time that we pause and extend a firm handshake or a big hug to our favorite clergy and religious member and say thanks for all that they’ve done. Thanks for always being there for us, Todo Con Amor. |
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| Feature Stories |
| Mercy Ministries of Laredo |
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Over the last 109 years, the Sisters of Mercy have served the community of Laredo... |
| Cleotilde |
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To this day, Cleotilde* still wears her wedding ring. Perhaps it’s a symbol of her faith in God. |
| From the Bishop |
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| From the Editor |
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Unbelievably, this is our third issue. Time has flown and the summer is but a memory. |
Cover Story |
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She is a combination of the fountain of youth and a fountain of knowledge.... |
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