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Bishop Fellhauer: Servant of the people

Jimmy Appelt

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The faithful of the Diocese of Victoria, including Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville, were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Emeritus Bishop David Fellhauer last week.Fellhauer, who served as the Victoria Diocese Bishop for 25 years, dedicated himself to service and led the...

Pope Leo XIV appears on the balcony above Saint Peter’s Basilica Square when he was first introduced as the newly elected Pope. Millions watched this event on television and thousands attended in person on the evening he was elected, including Wayne and Lee Ann Freytag. The Freytags along with members of the Victoria Diocese as well as Bishop Brendan Cahill attended the event. The photo was taken by Wayne Freytag

Freytags experience the unveiling of Pope Leo XIV

Jimmy Appelt

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

When a Cardinal in the Catholic Church is elected Pope, it is usually a position held for life and is an event that doesn’t take place very often for the world to see.A month ago, April 21, Pope Francis succumbed to illness and through the news networks as well as social media, Americans were able...

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Pope Francis succumbs to illness

Jimmy Appelt

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

The leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, passed away this past Monday after battling health issues that led to him having a stroke and heart failure.Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on Dec. 17, 1936 and was elected the 266th pope on March 13, 2013.He was the first pope elected...

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Knights to celebrate 100 years

Jimmy Appelt

Monday, February 13, 2023

The Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Council 2433 along with the Catholic Daughters will celebrate its 100 year anniversary on Saturday, Feb. 25 the Knights of Columbus Hall.

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