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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
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LIVE STREAMED MASSES
IN THE DIOCESE OF AMARILLO
CLICK HERE FOR A LETTER TO THE DIOCESE FROM BISHOP PATRICK J. ZUREK
THAT ADDRESS PROTOCOLS FOR THE "SHELTER IN PLACE"
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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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May 22
On this Memorial Day weekend, a tribute to a White Deer native who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country 50 years ago this weekend.Read More -
May 20
The Diocese of Amarillo salutes Father José Gómez, pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Amarillo, who celebrated his Silver Jubilee of Ordination to the priesthood May 20.Read More -
May 19
Adjustments to the LIvestream Mass Schedule has been announced.Read More -
May 11
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 -
May 10
The COVID-19 pandemic has not ground youth ministry in the Diocese of Amarillo to a halt.Read More -
May 10
A sizeable contingent of Knights of Columbus in the Diocese of Amarillo reported to Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle May 7—one, to represent the fraternal organization, and two, more importantly, to unload two trucks containing $25,000 worth of food for those in need.Read More -
May 10
It has been a new experience of learning for both Catholic School students and teachers these last several weeks.Read More -
May 4
Deacon Joe Beauchamp, a member of the Permanent Diaconate Class of 2011 for the Diocese of Amarillo, passed away May 1. He was 66 years old.Read More -
April 27
Paula Simpson, who has taught in Catholic Schools for 28 years, has been named the new principal at St. Anthony School in Hereford.Read More -
April 27
Pope Francis asked Catholics to make a special effort in May to pray the Rosary, knowing that by doing so they will be united with believers around the world asking for Mary's intercession in stopping the coronavirus pandemic.Read More -
April 17
The West Texas Catholic asked priests of the Diocese of Amarillo to offer reflections they have shared with their parishioners in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More -
April 16
El West Texas Catholic les pidió a los sacerdotes de la Diócesis de Amarillo que ofrecieran algunas reflexiones que han compartido con sus feligreses a raíz de la pandemia COVID-19.Read More -
April 6
Daughters of Charity Sister Mary Virginia Clark, who founded the Downtown Women’s Center in 1989, passed away March 27 at the Daughters of Charity home in Evansville, Ind. She was 93 years old.Read More -
March 23
A letter from Bishop Patrick J. Zurek to the Faithful of the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More
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Catholic News Service
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IMAGE: CNS composite; photo courtesy the Canavan and Murawski families via The Catholic Spirit By Joanne Ward METUCHEN, N.J. (CNS) -- May is the month many eagerly await because it is the time many...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/David Wallace, The Republic, USA TODAY NETWORK via Reuters By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Few places in the U.S. have been more vulnerable to the wrath of the coronavirus than...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Deacon Skip Olson, courtesy Diocese of Lexington By Peter Finney Jr. NEW ORLEANS (CNS) -- During two months of social isolation, the work of American business has migrated, ready or...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Mike Blake, Reuters By David Agren MEXICO CITY (CNS) -- The recent decision by the Department of Homeland Security to extend restrictions on nonessential crossings of the southern...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Jeffrey By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A missionary or church reality that is truly inspired by the Holy Spirit "manifests predilection for the poor and...
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Video Gallery
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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:
Pax et Bonum on the first Monday evenings of the month at Sancta Maria Convent in Panhandle is cancelled for June 1. Pax et Bonum will resume on Monday, July 6.
Both of the June ACTS Retreats, the Women's ACTS Retreat from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, June 14 and the Teen's ACTS Retreat from Thursday, June 25 to Sunday, June 28 have been cancelled.
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Calendar
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Monday, May 25Memorial Day. Diocesan Pastoral Center closed.Read More
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Sunday, May 31Pentecost Sunday. The birthday of the Catholic Church. Why not invite a friend or someone who hasn't been to Mass in some time to join you and your family at Mass today?Read More
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Wednesday, June 3, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMZoom Youth Night, hosted by Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Dumas. Learn more by calling the parish office at 935-5002 or Diocesan Youth Director Oscar Guzman at 383-2243, ext. 118.Read More
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Saturday, June 6, 9:00 AMA Natural Family Planning, Ovulation Method course, en español. For more information or to sign up for the course, please contact Lupe Morales in Hart at 647-7073.Read More
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Sunday, June 7The annual Jamaica to benefit San Jose Church, at Dameron Park, Hereford. For more information, please call the parish office at San Jose Church, 364-5053.Read More
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Tuesday, June 9, 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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Photo Albums
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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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An Evening for Married Couples Fundraiser
21 Photos
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Catholic Schools Week Mass for St. Mary's Cathedral School, Amarillo
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Blessing of new Holy Cross Catholic Academy, Amarillo, Event Center
18 Photos
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Catholic Schools Week Mass Feb. 6
12 Photos
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Catholic Schools Week for St. Anthony of Padua School, Dalhart
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Catholic Schools Week Mass for St. Anthony School, Hereford
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Vita Consecrata
14 Photos
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Acts 19:1-8Responsorial Psalm 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7abGospel Jn 16:29-33
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