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Witnessing to what is true, good and beautiful—even if that witness is motivated by different faiths—brings people together and strengthens a nation, Pope Francis said.

The wealth of residents of the poorest neighborhoods ringing big cities around the world will never be quoted on the stock exchange, even though their wealth gives life and joy to millions of people, Pope Francis said.

Statement from Texas Bishops on Syrian refugees.

Parishes throughout the Diocese of Amarillo have announced Mass Schedules for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation, observed this year on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Parishes have also announced schedules for events for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Saturday, Dec. 12.

The following is the second of several bulletin inserts that will appear in parish bulletins and on the diocesan website during the Jubilee of Mercy, in English and Spanish, by Bishop Patrick J. Zurek

The following is the first of several bulletin inserts that will appear in parish bulletins and on the diocesan website during the Jubilee of Mercy, in English and Spanish, by Bishop Patrick J. Zurek

Because God always keeps open the door of his mercy and offer of salvation to everyone, the doors of every church and every Christian heart must never be closed to others, Pope Francis said.

The 19th annual diocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe will take place Sunday, Dec. 6.

Keeping the "Christ" in "Christmas" is part of not giving in to pressure to conform to the "norm" and become like nonbelievers, Pope Francis said in a morning homily.

Using God's name to try to justify violence and murder is "blasphemy," Pope Francis said Nov. 15, speaking about the terrorist attacks on Paris.

This is the first part of a two-part conversation with Bishop Patrick J. Zurek on the Jubilee of Mercy, which originally aired on St. Valentine Catholic Radio.

A family that chooses to watch TV or play with their smartphones rather than talk at the dinner table is "hardly a family," Pope Francis said.

Parishes throughout the Diocese of Amarillo have announced Mass Schedules for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26.

Noted Catholic author and speaker Dr. John R. Wood will speak at St. Hyacinth Church as part of the Parish Speaker Series at the church. Dr. Wood will speak on the subject Called to be Saints Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7:00pm in the newly-renovated Monsignor DiBenedetto Parish Hall at 4500 West Hills Trail.

The second Women’s Prayer Brunch of the 2015-16 school year, sponsored by Amarillo Rejoicers, will take place Saturday, Dec. 12.

A Retrouvaille Weekend will be offered in the Diocese of Amarillo Friday, Dec. 11 through Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, 2100 North Spring.

Matrimonio-Vida-Familia, a Spanish-speaking group that has been working with parishioners at St. Vincent de Paul Church for nearly 17 years will conduct a Weekend Retreat at the parish with the purpose of enriching and strengthening marriages as well as preparing couples for marriage.

Knights of Columbus Council #4621 is sponsoring its fourth annual 5K Freedom Run, set for Saturday, Nov. 7 at Thompson Park, Pavillion 17, north of Wonderland Park.

Catherine M. Stone, formerly Chief Justice of the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, will be the keynote speaker at the fifth annual Red Mass Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 6:30pm at St. Mary's Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.