Centennial Celebration Update

Amarillo—Additional events for the celebration of the Centennial of the Diocese of Amarillo have been announced by Father Lawrence John, JCL, Vicar General.
 
“On Jan. 7, Pope Leo XIV encouraged Catholics to ‘rediscover the teachings of Vatican II as a guiding star,’ inspiring us to live our Faith fully in the present day,” said Father John. “As we celebrate the Centennial of our diocese, this milestone is not just a remembrance of the past, but a celebration of how God has guided our people for a century. During this time, the  Faithful are invited to grow spiritually through indulgences, pilgrimages and diocesan events.”
 
Faith is the focus of this month, with catechists, teachers and Catholic Schools are being honored. Each parish across all deaneries are participating in 100 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration.
 
The theme of February and March is Hope, according to Father John, with these months focusing on care for the sick and the elderly.
 
Bishop Patrick J. Zurek is scheduled to celebrate deanery-level Centennial Masses in all four deaneries:
• Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 6:00pm for the North Deanery at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 915 South Maddox, Dumas;
• Friday, Feb. 6, at 6:00pm for the Central Deanery at St. Hyacinth Church, 4500 West Hills Trail, Amarillo;
• Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 6:00pm for the East Deanery at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 810 West 23^rd Street, Pampa; and,
• Friday, Feb. 27, at 6:00pm for the South Deanery at San Jose Church, 735 Brevard, Hereford.
 
A date for a Centennial Mass in the South Deanery had yet to be set at presstime.
Parishes are also celebrating a Mass for the Sick and Elderly, which includes Anointing of the Sick, according to Father John. Parishes are also making plans to host a Luncheon of Hope on Wednesday, Feb. 11, the Day of Prayer for the Sick, he added.