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What the Vatican's SSPX schism means for catholics in West Texas
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· July 7, 2026
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Key points Bishop Michael J Sis is encouraging Catholics to maintain their connection with the Roman Catholic Church. In the Concho Valley, a local diocese has responded to a recent development.
In the Concho Valley, a local diocese has responded to a recent development. Bishop Michael J Sis is encouraging Catholics to maintain their connection with the Roman Catholic Church.
This comes after a group ordained new bishops without approval from the top. The Diocese of San Angelo is involved in this matter.
For more information on this situation and its implications, readers can consult the source, which provides further details on the response from the Diocese of San Angelo and its bishop.
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Category: business Published: July 7, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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