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Bishop Gracida, emeritus of Corpus Christi, dies at 102

Bishop Gracida, emeritus of Corpus Christi, dies at 102

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Bishop René Henry Gracida, who was shepherd of the Diocese of Corpus Christi for 14 years, died on the morning of May 1 The post Bishop Gracida, emeritus of Corpus Christi, dies at 102 first appeared on OSV News.

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