News - May 2016

Group photos from the Deanery Confirmation Masses are now available.

The following is the sixth in a series 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 sixth in a series 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 U.S. Supreme Court May 16 sent the Zubick v. Burwell case, which challenges the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive requirement for employers, back to the lower courts.

As the Year of Mercy continues, Pope Francis has a full calendar of jubilee events and special Masses with priests, the sick and people who regularly perform the corporal works of mercy.

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Edward J. Slattery of Tulsa and named as his successor Father David Konderla, a priest of the Diocese of Austin.

Pope Francis "did not say he intends to introduce a diaconal ordination for women," and he certainly did not speak about the ordination of women priests, the Vatican spokesman said.

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver said Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation on marriage and family essentially promotes the renewal of marriage.

Ecumenical relations, the memory of past suffering and prayers for a future of peace form the framework for Pope Francis' itinerary when he visits Armenia Friday, June 24-Sunday, June 26.

Continuing its reform and efforts to promote financial transparency, the Vatican bank published its annual report for the 2015 fiscal year.

The West Texas Catholic submitted five questions to Holy Cross Catholic Academy, Amarillo, Valedictorian Ben Fullerton.

Bishop Patrick J. Zurek will preside at an Extended Vigil of Pentecost Service tonight at 7:00 at St. Mary's Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.

All practicing Catholic men in the Diocese of Amarillo 18 years and older are encouraged to attend a First, Second and Third Degree Exemplification, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #1450 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The exemplifications are set for tomorrow morning beginning at 8:30.

The third of five Deanery Confirmation Masses in the Diocese of Amarillo is set for Saturday, May 7 at 10:30am at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.

It’s been a very busy, productive period for the Faith Community at Blessed Sacrament Church.