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August 31
Welcome to Jamaica Season in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
August 13
Two news items from Catholic Charities of the Texas PanhandleRead More -
August 13
All five Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Amarillo will conduct fundraisers in October.Read More -
August 13
His Eminence, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Apostolic Administrator, sede vacante of the Diocese of Amarillo, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 15th Red Mass Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6:30pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.Read More -
August 13
The Franciscan Sisters of Mary Immaculate are continuing their Extraordinary Jubilee Year in honor of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis. Las Hermanas Franciscanas de María Inmaculada hacen honor al 800º Aniversario de la muerte de San Francisco de Asís con su Año Jubilar Extraordinario.Read More -
August 13
Three items from the Diocesan Youth OfficeRead More -
August 13
Additional stories on activities in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
July 31
Formerly known as the Respect Life Banquet, the 29th Family Life Banquet is set for Saturday, Sept. 19 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 4100 South Coulter, Amarillo.Read More -
July 31
Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament in Hereford Saturday, Sept. 19Read More
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Calendar
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Tuesday, September 1, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PMA Contemplative Power Hour, on Tuesdays from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, 2100 North Spring. Call the BDRC for additional details at 806-383-1811.Read More
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Sunday, September 6The annual Jamaica to benefit St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Turkey. Learn more about the Jamaica by calling 806-823-2548.Read More
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Sunday, September 6The annual Labor Day Picnic, to benefit Holy Family Church, Nazareth. For additional details, please call the parish office at Holy Family Church, 806-945-2616.Read More
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Sunday, September 6The annual Fiesta Night to benefit St. Peter's Church, Booker. Find out more by calling Immaculate Conception Church at 806-435-3802.Read More
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Monday, September 7Labor Day. Diocesan Pastoral Center, Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Amarillo and Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center are closed and will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8.Read More
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2026 Publication Schedule
The mission of this publication is to educate and inform the Church of Amarillo.
The 2026 publication calendar for The West Texas Catholic has been announced, according to editor-in-chief Chris Albracht. There will be 12 issues of the WTC during the calendar year, with publications dated the third Sunday of each month.
The deadline for advertisements, photos, and story suggestions is 10-14 days prior to each issue date. Deadlines and issue dates are subject to change at the discretion of the editor. See the Content and Ad Submissions tab above for more information.
Issue dates and deadlines are listed below:
2026 Publication Schedule:Issue Date Content Deadline Advertising Deadline Sept. 20 Sept. 10 Sept. 7 at 5:00pm Oct. 18 Oct. 8 Oct. 5 at 5:00pm Nov. 15 Nov. 5 Nov. 2 at 5:00pm Dec. 20 Dec. 10 Dec. 7 at 5:00pm
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FOCUS Blog
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4 weeks agoEach year, Catholics around the world prepare for the Feast of the Assumption on August 15 by praying a nine-day novena beginning on August 6. As we reflect on Mary’s humility, faith and complete...
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2 months agoWhen you think of a saint, what comes to mind? Someone quiet, serious, maybe a little intimidating or even unattainable. But throughout the history of the Church, many saints were known not just for...
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