The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops issued the following statement regarding the killings at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde on May 24:

The top students of the Holy Cross Catholic Academy Class of 2022 have been announced by Angela Seidenberger, Head of School at Holy Cross.

It’s not too early to consider a Catholic education for your children next school year.

Additional stories on activities in the Diocese of Amarillo.

All five Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Amarillo are in need of teachers for the 2022-23 school year.

Bishop Patrick J. Zurek will be celebrating two Rural Masses in June, according to Father Jim Schmitmeyer, director of Rural Life Ministries in the Diocese of Amarillo.

Sacraments of Initiation, Source of Grace and Virtues, is the theme of a Diocesan Catechetical Conference, taking place Saturday, Aug. 6, in the Monsignor Francis A. Smyer Activity Center at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.

The second Shoot For The Stars clay shoot to benefit St. Mary’s Cathedral School is scheduled Saturday, June 18.

Dates and locations have been announced for the 2022 Summer Totus Tuus Program in the Diocese of Amarillo.

The Diocesan Youth Office is preparing to book Deanery Retreats for the 2022-23 school year, according to Diocesan Youth Director Oscar Guzman.

Summer has arrived in the Diocese of Amarillo, and the warmer weather means time away from the daily routine for families. One routine that needs to continue is your financial support to your parish and you are encouraged to continue your giving online throughout the summer on the diocesan website, amarillodiocese.org.

Monsignor Joe Bixenman will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood with a 6:00pm Mass Friday, June 3 at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church will host its 41st Las Fiestas de Amarillo Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17 on the parish grounds at 1210 SE 11th Ave., Amarillo.

The Catholic Historical Society is looking for area artists for an art competition.

Notice From the Diocese of Amarillo/ Noticia de la Diócesis de Amarillo