Growing number of young men join Knights of Columbus college councils

By Jacob Buckenmeyer
Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON (CNS) — As the Knights of Columbus celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, a growing number of young men have been joining its ranks through councils on their college campuses.
Whether they are attracted by the group’s dedication to volunteer service, the camaraderie of other young Catholic men or the chance [...]

Pope: Young people attracted to Jesus, Gospel

By Catholic News Service
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) — Contrary to what many may think, young people are strongly attracted to Jesus Christ and the Gospel, Pope Benedict XVI told thousands of Spanish youths.
The pope urged some 5,000 pilgrims from Youth Mission of Madrid to continue to help their peers discover they are all loved by [...]

San Angelo, Amarillo bishops to concelebrate annual Respect Life Mass in Midland today at 10

     MIDLAND — Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer’s annual “Respect for Life Mass” will be 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 10, at The Prayer Garden in Midland, at the intersection of Fort Worth St. and Illinois Ave.  The Most Rev. John Yanta, Bishop of Amarillo, will be the concelebrant. 
   The Mass will be held across from the [...]

This Weekend (08.10-12.07)

THIS WEEKEND 
   FRIDAY – Bishop Michael Pfeifer, Amarillo bishop The Most Rev. John Yanta concelebrate Respect for Life Mass at The Prayer Garden in Midland, corner of Fort Worth and Illinois streets, 10 a.m.
   SUNDAY – Bishop Pfeifer celebrates The Mass at St. Joachim and St. Ann, 8 a.m., Clyde.
NECROLOGY
Friday — Rev. Michael Barbarossa, OFM [...]