Immaculate Conception Church
Gregory, Texas
P.O.Box 108
Gregory, TX 78359
ph: 361-643-4505
fax: 361-643-1509
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Welcome Bishop Michael Mulvey
Eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Corpus Christi
Coat of Arms
These arms are composed of a red field on which are placed three golden ciboria. A ciborium is an ecclesiastical vessel used to hold the consecrated species of The Blessed Sacrament, the real and true presence of Jesus Christ. These consecrated hosts are the Body of Christ, in Latin, Corpus Christi, the name of the See City.
For his personal arms, His Excellency, Bishop Mulvey has adopted a design that reflects his heritage and his ministry as a priest of Jesus Christ.
These arms are composed of two sections. The upper portion which is gold and has displayed upon it a red escallop (Scallop shell) taken from the arms of His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, who, in the name of The Church, has called His Excellency to the fullness of Christ’s Priesthood as a bishop. The shell is also a symbol of baptism and the journey of holiness to which all are called. The lower portion of the design has two blue lions that are taken from the Mulvey family coat of arms. The blue wavy bar across the center of the design represents the Colorado River that runs through the Diocese of Austin. It is taken from the arms of the Diocese of Austin, the home diocese of Bishop Mulvey and the diocese he served for 35 years in many capacities, including diocesan administrator.
The three silver stars signify Bishop Mulvey’s mother’s heritage and symbolize the Most Holy Trinity.
For his motto, Bishop Mulvey has selected the phrase “SENTENTIA IN CHRISTO VOBIS.” This Latin phrase, derived from Saint Paul’s Letter to the Philippians (Phil. 2:5), expresses The Bishop’s deep belief, that in order to be a man of communion, he is to “put on the same attitude that we observe in Christ,” or as might be said, “have the same attitude as Christ.”
The achievement is completed by the external ornamentation which are a gold processional cross, that is placed in back of the shield and which extends above and below the shield, and the pontifical hat, called a “gallero,” with its six tassels in three rows on either side of the shield, all in green. These are the heraldic insignia of a prelate of the rank of bishop, by instruction of The Holy See, of March 31, 1969.
For his personal arms, His Excellency, Bishop Mulvey has adopted a design that reflects his heritage and his ministry as a priest of Jesus Christ.
These arms are composed of two sections. The upper portion which is gold and has displayed upon it a red escallop (Scallop shell) taken from the arms of His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, who, in the name of The Church, has called His Excellency to the fullness of Christ’s Priesthood as a bishop. The shell is also a symbol of baptism and the journey of holiness to which all are called. The lower portion of the design has two blue lions that are taken from the Mulvey family coat of arms. The blue wavy bar across the center of the design represents the Colorado River that runs through the Diocese of Austin. It is taken from the arms of the Diocese of Austin, the home diocese of Bishop Mulvey and the diocese he served for 35 years in many capacities, including diocesan administrator.
The three silver stars signify Bishop Mulvey’s mother’s heritage and symbolize the Most Holy Trinity.
For his motto, Bishop Mulvey has selected the phrase “SENTENTIA IN CHRISTO VOBIS.” This Latin phrase, derived from Saint Paul’s Letter to the Philippians (Phil. 2:5), expresses The Bishop’s deep belief, that in order to be a man of communion, he is to “put on the same attitude that we observe in Christ,” or as might be said, “have the same attitude as Christ.”
The achievement is completed by the external ornamentation which are a gold processional cross, that is placed in back of the shield and which extends above and below the shield, and the pontifical hat, called a “gallero,” with its six tassels in three rows on either side of the shield, all in green. These are the heraldic insignia of a prelate of the rank of bishop, by instruction of The Holy See, of March 31, 1969.
Deacons in Procession to the Main Altar of the Cathedral.
Jaime Reyna, Office of Evangelization and Fr. Pete Elizardo, Bishop's M.C.
Priest lined up to enter the Cathedral.
The Apostolic Letter from Pope Benedict XVI which indicates that Msgr. Michael Mulvey of the Diocese of Austin has been sent by His Holiness to assume the duty of sheparding the People of God as the Eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Mrs. Janie Lopez, Bishop Michael Mulvey & Fr. Joseph Anthony Lopez, Rector of the Cathedral.
Visitors came from all parts of the State of Texas and beyond.
After the Pope's letter is read , the principal consecrator lays his hands upon the head of the bishop-elect, in silence. After him, all the other bishops present do the same. At this moment Bishop Emeritus Rene H. Gracida is laying his hands over the head of the then bishop-elect Mulvey. 
Just before the consecration prayer, the principal consecrator places the open Book of the Gospels upon the head of the bishop-elect; two deacons, standing at either side of the bishop-elect, hold the Book of the Gospels above his head until the prayer of consecration is completed.
After the investiture of the blessed ring, miter, and crozier, Bishop Michael Mulvey goes to his cathedra (chair). His Excellency takes charge of the Church intrusted to him, the Cathedral and the entire Diocese of Corpus Christi.
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P.O.Box 108
Gregory, TX 78359
ph: 361-643-4505
fax: 361-643-1509
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