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June 23
Father Phil Lindley, a priest of the Diocese of Amarillo since 1983, passed away June 12 at the age of 73.Read More -
June 20
His Eminence, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Apostolic Administrator, sede vacante, will preside at a 10:30am Mass of Blessing and Dedication of St. Mary’s Church on Saturday, July 18. Su Eminencia, el Cardenal Daniel DiNardo, Administrador Apostólico, sede vacante, oficiará Misa de Bendición y Dedicación de la Iglesia de Saint Mary, Clarendon, el sábado, 18 de julio a las 10:30am.Read More -
June 19
The Diocese of Amarillo will celebrate its Centennial with a Mass of Thanksgiving Saturday, Aug. 22 at 10:00am in the Cal Farley Coliseum at the Amarillo Civic Center, 401 South Buchanan. La Diócesis de Amarillo celebrará su Centenario con Misa de Acción de Gracias el sábado, 22 de agosto a las 10:00am en el Coliseo Cal Farley del Centro Cívico de Amarillo, calle Buchanan 401 Sur.Read More -
June 19
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 -
June 19
Five items from the Diocesan Youth OfficeRead More -
June 12
Twelve parishes in the Diocese of Amarillo will offer Totus Tuus in their parishes this summer.Read More -
June 8
Association of Christ the King Sister Mother Elizabeth Lucretia Black has passed away.Read More -
June 2
Photos from the seven Deanery Confirmation Masses this spring are now available.Read More -
June 2
Additional stories on activities in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
June 1
Welcome to Jamaica Season in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More
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May 21
Two items from Catholic Schools in the Diocese of AmarilloRead More -
May 16
Three Knights of Columbus Councils in the Diocese of Amarillo will host Golf Tournaments this summer.Read More
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Tuesday, June 30Final day of fiscal year 2025-2026. Final day of Safe Environment 2025-2026 year.Read More
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Tuesday, June 30Final Day of Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the Diocese of Amarillo. Final Day of Safe Environment Year 2025-26.Read More
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Tuesday, June 30, 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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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 Jan. 18 Jan. 8 Jan. 5 at 5:00pm Feb. 15 Feb. 5 Feb. 2 at 5:00pm March 15 March 5 March 2 at 5:00pm April 19 April 9 April 6 at 5:00pm May 17 May 7 May 4 at 5:00pm June 21 June 11 June 8 at 5:00pm July 19 July 9 July 6 at 5:00pm Aug. 16 Aug. 6 Aug. 3 at 5:00pm 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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Submitting Content and Advertisements
The West Texas Catholic welcomes your letters, articles, and captioned photos.
Letters must be signed and include your mailing address and telephone number; however, only your name and city will be published. Please keep all letters to 200 words or less.
The deadline for advertisements, photos, and story suggestions is 10-14 days prior to each issue date. See the Publication Schedule and Deadlines tab above for more information. All deadlines are at the discretion of the editor.
Email is the preferred method of receiving information and photos. Correspondence and photos should be sent to [email protected]. Alternatively, content can be mailed to The West Texas Catholic at P.O. BOX 5644, Amarillo, TX 79117-5644. Information can also be faxed to 806-383-8452.
We do not accept photos taken on cell phone cameras; they will not be considered for publication.
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