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Around the Diocese - November 2023
The Ladies of Charity of Bastrop celebrated their 40th anniversary in August. Since 1983 the ladies have served the poor of Bastrop County with clothing and household items, medical assistance with prescriptions, student eyeglasses and exams and lending out medical equipment. The organization runs a thrift store in Bastrop and works with the Association of International Charities. Photo courtesy of Thelma Warren
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Around the Diocese - November 2023

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Members of the Knights of Peter Claver assisted in sorting 7,500 meals at the Central Texas Food Bank in Austin. Photo courtesy of Johnnie Dorsey
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Deacon Edward Rositas recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the diaconate. Many deacons and future deacons and their wives celebrated with him. Photo courtesy of Dan Wierzbowski
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The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting hosted its third annual Scout Family Retreat in August. Bishop Joe Vásquez celebrated the annual Scout Recognition Mass on Aug. 26 at St. John Vianney Parish. Photos courtesy of Lloyd Motl and Camille Garcia
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The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting hosted its third annual Scout Family Retreat in August. Bishop Joe Vásquez celebrated the annual Scout Recognition Mass on Aug. 26 at St. John Vianney Parish. Photos courtesy of Lloyd Motl and Camille Garcia
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Missionary of St. Paul Father Moses Iyogwoya and St. Mary Parish in Mexia celebrated the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary with Mass and a cake. Photo courtesy of Susan Dornak
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The Pastoral Juvenil Ministry celebrated its 18th birthday at the end of August with Mass celebrated by Bishop Joe Vásquez at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin. Photo by Camille Garcia
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Missionary of St. Paul Father Basil Aguzie, pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Austin, celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood last July. Photo courtesy of Shannon Johnson
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Bishop Vásquez celebrated a Commissioning Mass to mark the unification of St. Gabriel’s Catholic School and St. Michael’s Catholic Academy on Aug. 30. Photo by Juliana Rueda

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