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PLEASE FIND ATTACHED A MEMORANDUM FROM REVEREND MONSIGNOR J. BRIAN BRANSFIELD, GENERAL SECRETARY, BY WHICH HE CONVEYS MOST REVEREND JOSÉ H. GOMEZ'S LETTER TO THE FAITHFUL OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES, IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, FOR THE MEMORIAL OF ST. JUNÍPERO SERRA.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO BE DIRECTED TO A LETTER FROM BISHOP PATRICK J. ZUREK REGARDING
THE PROTOCOLS FOR THE DIOCESE OF AMARILLO
REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS-19 / COVID-19 PANDEMIC
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED STATEMENT FROM BISHOP PATRICK J. ZUREK
ON RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION AND REOPENING OF PARISH RESTROOMS
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION REGARDING UPDATED LIVESTREAM MASS SCHEDULES
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Additional covid-19 resources
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Here are additional resources for our Catholic families from the diocesan Office of Faith Formation
- The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has a page devoted to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic.
- Catholic Brain has a free 30 day trial here.
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From the Diocese
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July 13
A movie based on historical events, Fatima, is set to premiere Friday, Aug. 14.Read More -
July 13
A preview of the 2020-2021 school year for the five Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
July 7
The dates for the next Beginning Experience Weekend in the Diocese of Amarillo have been changed.Read More -
July 7
For those who missed out on taking one of two courses in the Faith Formation Basic Course, you’ll have that opportunity later this month.Read More -
July 7
Support is still needed for the annual TREAT fundraiser to benefit the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, according to BDRC executive director Linda Astuto.Read More -
July 7
Diocesan Zoom Youth Nights continue this month throughout the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
July 7
The Diocese of Amarillo is one of many dioceses and archdioceses participating in #iGiveCatholic Together, a bishop-led initiative in partnership with lay leaders in Catholic philanthropyRead More -
July 6
Bishop Patrick J. Zurek will ordain 15 men to the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Amarillo during a 10:30am Mass Saturday, Aug. 15 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington./El Señor Obispo Patrick J Zurek ordenará a 15 hombres al Diaconado Permanente para la Diócesis de Amarillo en Misa a las 10:30am el sábado, 15 de agosto en la Catedral de Santa María, calle Washington 1200 Sur.Read More -
July 6
Additional stories on activities in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
June 25
Noted Catholic author, blogger, speaker and free lance graphic designer Kathryn Whitaker will be the keynote speaker for the 23nd annual Respect Life Banquet, Sunday, Sept. 27.Read More -
June 18
The Diocese of Amarillo is teaming up with Franciscan University Catechetical Institute to offer an online program for Youth Leaders, Youth Ministers and Core.Read More -
June 16
Deacon Jerome Brockman, a member of the first Permanent Diaconate class for the Diocese of Amarillo, passed away June 14. He was 92 years old.Read More -
June 15
Lydia O’Rear, assistant principal at St. Mary’s Cathedral School the past two years, has been promoted to principal for the 2020-21 school year at the oldest Catholic School in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
June 15
Two Livestreamed Masses can be viewed on Sundays in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
June 15
The Hunger Project of Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle is offering free groceries for senior citizens and those of any age who have been furloughed or laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More -
June 10
Bishop Patrick J. Zurek issued the following statement on June 8.Read More
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Catholic News Service
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Inside New York's iconic St. Patrick's Cathedral, some 250 Mexican nationals were hailed as anonymous heroes July 11, after...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Victor Aleman, Angelus News By Pablo Kay LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- The fire that ravaged Mission San Gabriel Arcangel church in the predawn hours of July 11 left behind a haunting scene...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Murad Sezer, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis said he was saddened after a Turkish court ruled to revert the iconic Hagia Sophia museum into a...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Chaz Muth By Julie Asher WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A prohibition by some U.S. Navy commands against active service members participating in off-base indoor religious services over...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Jonathan Luxmoore OXFORD, England (CNS) -- An international virtual pilgrimage to the sanctuary of Lourdes, France, will "affirm the power of prayer" against...
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Diocesan Events
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postponements & Cancellations
Both a number of activities scheduled throughout the Diocese of Amarillo have been postponed or cancelled. Here is a list of those activities. This list will be updated as needed. To add a postponed or cancelled event to the list, please send an email to westtexascatholic@gmail.com. Please include your name and a phone number for any clarification:
A Natural Family Planning, Marquette Method, course, on Saturday, July 18, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Amarillo, has been cancelled.
The Men's ACTS Retreat scheduled Thursday, Aug. 13 through Sunday, Aug. 16, and a Women's ACTS Retreat set for Thursday, Oct. 8 through Sunday, Oct. 11, have both been cancelled at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center.
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Calendar
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Wednesday, July 15, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMA Diocesan Zoom Youth Night, hosted by St. Peter's Church, Booker. Learn more by calling Oscar Guzman, Diocesan Youth Director, at 383-2243, ext. 118.Read More
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July 19 - July 25Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness Week. Find out more by calling James Schulte in the diocesan Family Life Office, 414-1059.Read More
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Tuesday, July 21, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMA Contemplative Prayer Group meets on Tuesdays from noon to 1:00pm at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, 2100 North Spring. Call the BDRC for more details at 383-1811.Read More
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Wednesday, July 22, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMA Diocesan Zoom Youth Night, hosted by Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Dumas. For additional information, please call Oscar Guzman in the Diocesan Youth Office, 383-2243, ext. 118.Read More
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Thursday, July 23, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMA Diocesan Zoom Youth Night in Spanish, hosted by St. Joseph's Church, Amarillo. Find out more by calling Oscar Guzman in the Diocesan Youth Office, 383-2243, ext. 118.Read More
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Sunday, July 26The annual Jamaica to benefit St. Ann's Church, Bovina. For more details, please call the parish office at 251-1511.Read More
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Photo Albums
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Chrism Mass 2020
23 Photos
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New Capuchin Leadership
13 Photos
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Catholic Schools Week Mass for St. Mary's Cathedral School, Amarillo
17 Photos
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Adult Confirmation Mass
49 Photos
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Rite of Election
43 Photos
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Bishop Patrick J. Zurek at San Jose Church, Hereford
29 Photos
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Wedding Mass in Perryton
35 Photos
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Is 1:10-17Responsorial Psalm 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23Gospel Mt 10:34-11:1
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