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CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE DEVOTIONS BEING OFFERED ON THE 1ST AND 3RD FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH BETWEEN NOW AND THE END OF THE YEAR
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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August 11
Questions and Answers from the Lux Christi Missionaries who served in the Diocese of Amarillo this summer.Read More -
August 11
The annual Jamaicas at St. Ann’s Church, Bovina and St. Teresa of Jesus Church, Friona, continue with a modified celebration schedule.Read More -
August 11
The Diocese of Amarillo has begun a series of Devotions responding to current events.Read More -
August 11
Each of the 15 men to be ordained to the Permanent Diaconate during a Saturday, Aug. 15 Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Amarillo, were asked to fill out a questionnaire about themselves. These questionnaires ran in the June 21 and July 19 issues of The West Texas Catholic.Read More -
August 11
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 -
August 11
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the InterFaith Hunger Project of Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle will not be open for food distribution on Wednesday, Aug. 12 or Thursday, Aug. 13.Read More -
August 11
Additional stories on activities in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
July 29
The Diocese of Amarillo needs a new Chief Financial Officer.Read More -
July 16
School Sister of Notre Dame Sister María Elena Ferrer, coordinator of Faith Formation for the Diocese of Amarillo discusses the Sacrament of Baptism. (Spanish version included)Read More -
July 15
Two Livestreamed Masses can be viewed on Sundays in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
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
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
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 -
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
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Catholic News Service
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When the Kenyan government ordered the country into lockdown to curtail the spread of the...
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As travel restrictions continue in the hope of slowing the spread...
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ROME (CNS) — The Italian bishops’ conference has distributed another 10 million euros ($11.2 million)...
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — True believers do not condemn people for their sins or shortcomings...
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WASHINGTON (CNS) — An organization whose work was praised by Pope Francis late last year...
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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:
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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Tuesday, August 11, 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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Saturday, August 15The Feast of the Assumption. Holy Day of Obligation.Read More
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Saturday, August 15, 10:30 AMThe 15-members of the Permanent Diaconate Class of the Diocese of Amarillo will be ordained by Bishop Patrick J. Zurek Saturday, Aug. 15 during a 10:30am Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Mass will be broadcast on St. Valentine Catholic Radio and livestreamed on the diocesan website, amarillodiocese.org/live.Read More
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Sunday, August 16The annual Parish Festival at St. Laurence Church. Find out more by calling the parish office at 383-2261.Read More
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Sunday, August 16, 12:00 PMThe second of eight Sundays of the annual Jamaica to benefit St. Teresa of Jesus Church, Friona. Food will be sold in the parish hall, beginning at noon. Questions? Please call the parish office at 806-250-2871.Read More
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Monday, August 17First day of classes for the five Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Amarillo for the 2020-2021 school year.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 EZ 2:8—3:4Responsorial Psalm PS 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131Gospel MT 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
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