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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 7
The Diocese of Amarillo will debut a series of Devotions responding to current events.Read More -
July 30
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 16
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 -
July 15
Two Livestreamed Masses can be viewed on Sundays in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
July 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 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/Aziz Taher, Reuters By BEIRUT (CNS) -- As Lebanon's Catholic leaders appealed for help for their country, international and U.S. organizations appealed for donations for Beirut...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Diocese of Brooklyn By Ian Alvano WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Father Christopher Heanue started his morning July 27 by celebrating Mass at 5 a.m. and then took off on a 100-mile...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Yuriko Nakao, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- For peace to flourish, weapons of war must be set aside, especially nuclear weapons that can obliterate entire cities and...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Changing the words of the formula for baptism render the sacrament invalid, said the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul McErlane, Reuters By Michael Kelly DUBLIN (CNS) -- Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh, Northern Ireland, has hailed political leader John Hume as a "paragon of peace"...
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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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Sunday, August 9, 12:00 PMThe second Sunday of seven for the annual Jamaica at St. Ann's Church, Bovina. Food will be sold, beginning at noon. Learn more by calling the parish office at 806-251-1511.Read More
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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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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 1 KGS 19:9A, 11-13AResponsorial Psalm PS 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14Reading 2 ROM 9:1-5Gospel MT 14:22-33
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