Monsignor Benedict J. Zientek, 90, of Brenham, Texas, passed away on March 15, 2023. Father Z, as he was lovingly known, was born December 28, 1932, to the late John J. and Frances (Bilski) Zientek.

Estamos viviendo un momento histórico de Avivamiento Eucarístico en la Iglesia Católica en los Estados Unidos. Dios está obrando en la renovación de la iglesia reavivando nuestra devoción a él a través de la Eucaristía. Cuando una persona experimenta un renacimiento de la fe, a menudo conduce a la conversión y al arrepentimiento de los caminos pecaminosos. Creo que uno de los efectos de nuestro Avivamiento Eucarístico Nacional será un aumento en el uso del sacramento de la penitencia, también conocido como confesión

We are living in a historic moment of Eucharistic Revival in the Catholic Church in the United States. God is at work renewing the church by rekindling our devotion to him through the Eucharist. When a person experiences a revival of faith, it often leads to conversion and repentance from sinful ways. I believe that one of the effects of our National Eucharistic Revival will be an increase in the use of the sacrament of penance, also known as confession.

Bishop Michael Sis took on the role of university professor on Ash Wednesday when he educated, inspired, and entertained students at Abilene’s three universities.

Since St. Patrick's Day falls on a Friday of Lent, some are wondering whether I will be offering a diocesan dispensation from the obligation of abstinence from meat on Friday, March 17, St. Patrick's Day.