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A ministry of Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute, Franciscan at Home is provides online learning for individuals who serve in a ministry of their parish.  Franciscan at Home boasts an enormous library of online workshops designed to “form those who form others,” and utilizes mentored learning to bolster formation and strengthen relationships at the local level. Franciscan at Home is a free service made available to every parish in our diocese.

Message from Bishop Daniel E. Flores to the people of the Diocese of Brownsville and especially to the community at St. Luke Parish in this time of sorrow.

The 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving known as Lent, starts on Ash Wednesday and is a time to prepare to celebrate Easter.

Declaración del Obispo Daniel E. Flores al pueblo de la Diócesis de Brownsville sobre una reciente acusación de conducta sexual inapropiada con un menor por parte de un sacerdote. Por favor remita todas las llamadas de los medios a la Directora de Relaciones Diocesanas, Brenda Riojas, (956) 536-4866, y las acusaciones de abuso a la Coordinadora de Asistencia a las Víctimas, Margie García, (956) 238-1455.

Statement from Bishop Daniel E. Flores to the people of the Diocese of Brownsville regarding a recent allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor by a priest. Please refer all media calls to the Diocesan Relations Director, Brenda Riojas, (956) 536-4866, and abuse allegations to the Victims Assistance Coordinator, Margie Garcia, (956) 238-1455.

In this section, Raul Cabrera, Associate Director of University Ministry, talks with university/colleges students who accompany young people in missionary discipleship and connect it to Christus Vivit, the Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis to young people and to the entire people of God. What follows is his conversation with Michelle Salas.