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May 6
Inquirer registration for the next Deacon Formation Class continues through Friday, May 15, according to Deacon Brian Lewis, director of the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
May 6
The top students of the Holy Cross Catholic Academy Class of 2026 have been announced by Craig Logan, Principal at Holy Cross.Read More -
May 4
Three items from the Diocesan Youth OfficeRead More -
May 4
The fourth of seven Deanery Confirmation Masses in the Diocese of Amarillo is scheduled Saturday at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington, Amarillo.Read More -
May 4
Additional stories on activities in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
April 30
The Franciscan Sisters of Mary Immaculate are continuing their Extraordinary Jubilee Year in honor of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis.Read More -
March 16
Two items from the diocesan Family Life OfficeRead More
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Calendar
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April 26 - May 9When was the last time you thanked a priest for his ministry? Thank you to all of our priests serving the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More
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Saturday, May 9The annual Frühlingsfest, at St. Mary's Church, Umbarger. Learn more about the fundraiser by calling St. Mary's Church at 806-499-3531.Read More
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Saturday, May 9The annual Parish Fiesta at St. Joseph's Church, Amarillo. For more information, please call the parish office at 806-355-5621.Read More
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Saturday, May 9, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMA Mother's Day Women's Prayer Brunch, sponsored by Amarillo Rejoicers, at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center. Find out more by calling the BDRC at 806-383-1811.Read More
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Sunday, May 10Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and grandmothers in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More
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Tuesday, May 12, 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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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.
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News from the Vatican
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7 hours agoU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a fence-mending visit to the Vatican on Thursday to underscore strong bilateral ties, after U.S. President Donald Trump’s broadsides against Pope Leo XIV for... -
14 hours agoRecruits joined the Vatican’s Pontifical Swiss Guard in a swearing-in ceremony presided over by Pope Leo XIV. The new guards suited up in distinctive yellow, blue and red uniforms and pledged to... -
2 days agoSecretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Rome and Vatican City this week in a bid to ease rising tensions between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over U.S. policies, particularly the...
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National Catholic Register
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2 hours agoMackenzie Hunter often posts about taking solo trips and adventures, including stops at churches, encouraging her followers to ‘be brave and follow the Lord’s plan... -
3 hours agoThe men living at Hawthorn House at Harvard University, one of the models for Petrine Properties, share a Tuesday evening meal. The nonprofit provides both... -
3 hours agoPope Leo XIV admires the Borso d’Este Bible, a jewel of Renaissance art, at the Vatican on May 7, 2026. The pontiff marked the centenary of the Vatican...
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FOCUS Blog
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yesterdayInfluence doesn’t begin with a platform. It begins with integrity. In every relationship — friendships, family life, workplaces, parish communities — people are constantly asking an unspoken question:
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3 days agoIn a small field in Portugal, in the middle of a world war, heaven broke through. Three shepherd children — Lúcia, Francisco, and Jacinta — were tending their flock on an ordinary Tuesday morning in... -
a week agoThe post Meet the Order: The History of the Dominican Order appeared first on FOCUS.
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