News - May 2015

On the occasion of the beatification of El Salvador's Archbishop Oscar Romero, Pope Francis sent a note that was read to those present for the May 23 ceremony.

The power of the Holy Spirit transforms people into bold witnesses of the Gospel, who reach out to others, exercise charity and live in harmony with creation, Pope Francis said.

For the second consecutive year, Knights of Columbus Councils in the Diocese of Amarillo are partnering with Catholic Radio of the High Plains in a fundraiser to support the needs and programs of this lay apostolate.

Parents must not exclude themselves from their children's lives and, despite what some "experts" may say, they must take an active role in their children's education, said Pope Francis during his general audience in St. Peter's Square May 20.

The second Hats Off to DCCW luncheon and fashion show, is scheduled Saturday, June 13 from 11:30am to 1:00pm in the Monsignor Francis A. Smyer Activity Center at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.

Deacon Roy Kafula, a seminarian for the Diocese of Amarillo, will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Patrick J. Zurek during a Saturday, May 23 Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.

The Holy Spirit strengthens modern martyrs, giving them the force to proclaim their faith in Christ even as they are about to die, Pope Francis said.

All sixth to eighth grade students in the Diocese of Amarillo are invited to take part in the annual Diocesan Youth Rally Saturday, June 13 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 4100 South Coulter.

Never let practice and competition get in the way of going to Mass, studying for school, being with friends and helping the poor, Pope Francis told an Italian sports association.

Real love is constant, concrete and communicates—it is action over words and it obeys the Beatitudes, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass on May 7.