New bishop leads Ash Wednesday Mass in Corpus Christi

New bishop leads Ash Wednesday Mass in Corpus Christi

Parishioners filled the pews at Sacred Heart Church for a meaningful start to the Lenten season, marking Ash Wednesday with Mass led by the Diocese of Corpus Christi's new leader.For many worshippers, it was more than the beginning of Lent it was their first opportunity to hear directly from Bishop Mario Alberto Avils since he began leading the diocese.Worshippers received ashes in the sign of the cross, a symbol of reflection, repentance and re…