I just spoke with a close friend of Bishop Rene Gracida who was with him when he passed away this morning in the hospital. We both agreed he was a saintly man and one of the greatest bishops of our time. Details regarding funeral arrangements were not immediately available. The Diocese of Corpus Christi released the following statement on Facebook: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bishop Emeritus René Henry Gracida. He served as the fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Corpus Christi from 1983 until 1997. We are deeply grateful for his faithful service as our shepherd of 14 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. READ THE DIOCESE OF CORPUS CHRISTI'S FULL STATEMENT HERE August 03, 2018 I was honored to receive this personal email from Bishop Rene Henry Gracida in 2018. He gave me and all faithful Catholics marching orders whic...