Bishop Gracida, Emeritus of Corpus Christi, Dies at 102

Bishop Gracida, emeritus of Corpus Christi, dies at 102

(OSV News) — A Texas bishop emeritus — whose long life included multiple air missions during the Second World War, as well as a career in architecture — has died at the age of 102. Bishop René Henry Gracida “passed away on the morning of May 1,” according to South Texas Catholic, the official news outlet of the Diocese of Corpus Christi, Texas, in an article posted that same day. The late bishop, born in 1923 in New Orleans, had led the diocese …

Pope’s Biggest Enemy GONE—Church War Implodes…

A fearless WWII veteran bishop who openly challenged Pope Francis on doctrine and championed the Latin Mass has passed at 102, leaving traditional Catholics mourning a bold defender of orthodoxy. WWII Hero and Episcopal Legacy Bishop René Henry Gracida was born June 9, 1923, in New Orleans. He served as a B-17 tail gunner during...

Bishop Gracida, critic of Pope Francis and staunch supporter of Latin Mass, dies at 102

Gracida has been featured in numerous LifeSiteNews articles over the years, and previously joined John-Henry Westen for a special interview in 2024.