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November 11
The public is invited and encouraged to participate in the 29th diocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Sunday, Dec. 6 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington. (Spanish version included)Read More -
November 10
The Diocese of Amarillo has a new Diocesan Director of Faith Formation. (Spanish version follows)Read More -
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October 24
Items from the Diocesan Youth OfficeRead More -
October 24
Additional stories on activities in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More
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Sunday, November 152026-27 Initial Parish/Catholic Schools Safe Environment Reports are due. Please address all questions about the report by calling Deacon Blaine Westlake at 806-383-2243, ext. 117.Read More
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Sunday, November 15, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PMThe King's Men, the diocesan Discernment Group, meets at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, 2100 North Spring, Amarillo. For more information about The King's Men, please call Diocesan Vocations Director Father Ryan Winger at 806-537-3677.Read More
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Tuesday, November 17, 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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Saturday, November 21The annual Harvest of Blessings Gala, to benefit the Franciscan Sisters of Christ the Light, in the Legacy Room at Arts in the Sunset at Sunset Center. For more details, please call the Franciscan Sisters of Christ the Light at 806-537-3182, ext. 3.Read More
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November 21 - November 22The final Engaged Encounter Weekend of 2026, at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, Amarillo. To register or for more details, please call Karlynn Hochstein at 806-410-3839.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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11 hours agoundefined Pope Leo XIV stands before a Marian statue during a crowning ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Chiclayo, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. ... -
12 hours agoundefined Faithful from the Afro-Peruvian communities of the Diocese of Chiclayo attend the prayer meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Zaña, Peru, Nov. 14, 2026. ... -
18 hours agoundefined Pope Leo celebrates Mass in Santa Cruz de Succhabamba on Nov. 14, 2026. The Pontiff encouraged prayer and peaceful action in seeking...
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FOCUS Blog
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a week agoIf you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve probably come across videos of joyful religious sisters laughing together, answering questions about their lives or sharing what it’s like to...
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2 weeks agoParish life is full of opportunities to grow in faith, from Sunday Mass and Bible studies to fish fries and pancake breakfasts. These moments bring people together and help build a vibrant parish...
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a month agoFor Abby, Jake and Collin, leaving campus ministry didn’t mean leaving the mission. It meant discovering just how much bigger the mission field could be. After years of walking alongside college...
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