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Bishop of Las Cruces celebrates Ash Wednesday at Otero County Prison, Processing Center
KTSM.COM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Bishop of Las Cruces and a deacon visited the Otero County Prison Facility and the Otero County Processing Center to offer spiritual support on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18.
Bishops Approve Beatification Cause of Priest Who Ministered in US-Mexico Border Region
National Catholic Register
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) voted in favor of advancing the beatification and canonization cause of the late Jesuit Father Richard Thomas.
‘Totally committed to Jesus’ — USCCB to consider cause of Jesuit with charismatic border ministry
The Pillar
For 42 years, Fr. Richard Thomas S.J. cultivated a vibrant Catholic, charismatic community, serving the spiritual and temporal needs of the poor and youth on both sides of the US-Mexico border near El Paso, Texas.
Mount Cristo Rey pilgrimage; see the photos
El Paso Times
El PASO, Texas. Worshippers make a pilgrimage to the summit of Mount Cristo Rey in Sunland Park, where Las Cruces Bishop Peter Baldacchino celebrates a Mass in honor of the feast of Christ the King, Saturday, Nov. 19.
Take a look: Blessing of the Fields in Mesilla Valley
Las Cruces Sun News
Flower girls throw petals into an irrigation canal after the water is blessed during the 22nd annual Blessing of the Fields at New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum on Friday, May 13, 2022.
Bishop to lead procession prior to Palm Sunday Mass
Las Cruces Sun News
Las Cruces Diocese Bishop Peter Baldacchino will be celebrating this year’s Mass for Palm Sunday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral preceded by a procession.
View photos as faith communities gather to pray for Ukraine and Russia
Las Cruces Sun News
Staff walk to the Cathedral of Immaculate Heart from the Pastoral Center to gather to pray for Ukraine and Russia at the Cathedral of Immaculate Heart on Friday, March 25, 2022.
Courageous Bishop Defends Decision to Deny Anti-Life Politician Communion
Texas Right to Life
Las Cruces Bishop Peter Baldacchino defended Life and Truth when he denied a New Mexico state senator Communion because of his public support for abortion. Bishop Baldacchino’s decision follows growing momentum among faithful bishops to uphold Church teaching on Life.
Diocese of Las Cruces lifts dispensation to attend Mass, resumes Eucharist
Las Cruces Sun News
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces on Tuesday announced its intent to resume regular Mass, including Sunday Eucharist, and reinstate the church’s general obligation to attend Sunday and Holy Days Mass.