Bishop's Blog



September 10

Friday, September 10, 2010
Just realized I've let several days slip by again without a post to my blog. Running has been good with cooler weather lately. Chapel construction continues with the work on the foundation. I'll try to post a picture soon when there is a bit more progress evident. Let us all... Read More

Running and Digging

Monday, August 23, 2010
I thought I'd share this photo of Chapel construction in progress. As you can see "lots of dirt". The photo is looking at the excavations for the Chapel foundation. I have a friend who talks about the "red dirt" in East Texas and you can certainly see red dirt in... Read More

August 12 Hot and Fast

Thursday, August 12, 2010
A bit of an update on the progress with the Chapel of Saints Peter and Paul. The dirt is flying on site and with the start of school looming on the horizon the construction crews are working hard to have as much drive and parking area available as possible. They... Read More

Scenes from a Groundbreaking

Thursday, August 05, 2010
Finally have a chance to share some pictures from the official groundbreaking for the Chapel of Saints Peter and Paul by Bishop Alvaro Corrada on June 29,2010.

Hello Again............its August

Thursday, August 05, 2010
Sorry for letting July slip by with no posts. It was a busy month with several trips out of town.Great things are happening with the Chapel of Saints Peter and Paul. Crews are working hard to get things in shape for the beginning of school and other activities.I have been... Read More

Building Excitement

Wednesday, June 30, 2010
We have a construction trailer at the site of the Chapel of Saints Peter and Paul and we should see some dirt moving any day now. The ground breaking was cancelled due to a down pour but we got great press coverage anyway. As people look back at newspapers years... Read More

Runnin' into June

Friday, June 04, 2010
Have had some good runs in the June heat..........actually ran at Bachman Lake in Dallas after dropping a friend off at the airport. I enjoy taking the opportunity to run in various locations when I'm on the road. Bachman Lake is one of my favorite places in the Dallas area..........can... Read More

Finish Line # 30 and 31

Friday, May 28, 2010
I actually finished my 31 runs several days ago...........just been "running" to much to report in.The Chapel of Saints Peter and Paul is coming along well. We are still gathering pledges and thanks to the generosity and sacrifice of so many we are getting there. The next couple of weeks... Read More

# 27, 28 and 29 A Highway Runs through it

Saturday, May 15, 2010
Had some good runs this week in an area that used to be wilderness. If you are familiar with Tyler it is along the Grande Extension recently completed. I ran between Paluxy and Troup Highway. They've put in a sidewalk along the highway with about a yard of grass in... Read More

#27, 28 and 29 A Highway Ran through it

Saturday, May 15, 2010
My last post mentioned the Earth Moving Event for the Chapel of Saints Peter and Paul. It went really well. A lot of laughs as I tried to learn how to use a backhoe and Father McLaughlin tried to stay alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Coming down to the home stretch with my 31... Read More
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