Thematic Retreats To Begin Sept. 25
August 24, 2010
Dates for the fifth year of thematic retreats presented by the Diocesan Youth Office with the help of the Covenant Teen Young Adults have been announced, according to diocesan youth director Oscar Guzman. The first retreat of the 2010-2011 school year will take place on Saturday, Sept. 25 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Cactus. The final retreat is scheduled for Sacred Heart Church, Canadian, on Saturday, April 2. More »
Catholic Extension Awards $120,000 Grant To Diocese
August 16, 2010
Catholic Extension has announced it will award the Diocese of Amarillo a $120,000 grant - $30,000 a year over four years – to fund implementation of RENEW International’s Why Catholic? Journey through the Catechism / ¿Por qué ser católico? El Catecismo como camino a bi-lingual program in English and Spanish that aims to strengthen faith in Catholic More »by Chris Albracht
40 Days For LIFE Begins Sept. 22
August 16, 2010
The annual 40 Days for LIFE observance in the Diocese of Amarillo is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Sept. 22, according to Stephanie Frausto, Respect Life Ministries director for the Diocese of Amarillo. “No matter the economy or the political landscape, we have God’s word that prayer and fasting can make a difference for life,” she said. “Forty Days for LIFE More »by Chris Albracht
A Return To Catholic Schools
August 16, 2010
I have five children that attend Catholic schools. It’s one of the many blessings in our life that I am most proud of. Four years ago we knew how wonderful Catholic schools were, but we didn’t know how important it really was to us. While living in Dalhart, our oldest daughter Brandi attended and graduated from St. Anthony of Padua School. Our oldest More »by Chris Albracht
New Coach Leads HCCA Volleyball
August 16, 2010
For 23 seasons, Jack Wilson has left his mark on the landscape of Dumas High School volleyball, with five state titles and nine appearances at the state volleyball tournament in San Marcos. Now one of his former players will begin her efforts to make her former coach proud. Mary Meza is the new head coach at Holy Cross Catholic Academy. In her second More »by Chris Albracht
Pilgrimage to the Cross
August 9, 2010
You are invited to join fellow Catholics from around our Diocese in Groom, TX for the Respect Life Pilgrimage to the Cross. Bishop Patrick J. Zurek will be celebrating Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church starting at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 3, 2010. A Eucharistic Procession to the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ will immediately following Mass and will conclude with a benediction from Bishop Zurek. More »
