The Diocese of Amarillo will begin its year-long celebration of its Centennial with a 5:30pm Mass Friday, Dec. 5 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.

Parishes throughout the Diocese of Amarillo have announced Mass Schedules for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation, observed this year on Monday, Dec. 8. Parishes have also announced schedules for events for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, observed on Friday, Dec. 12.

The annual fundraiser to benefit the Catholic Student Center at West Texas A&M University is set for Saturday, Feb. 7 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm in the parish hall at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 4100 South Coulter.

Additional stories on activities in the Diocese of Amarillo.

Advent and Christmas programs are scheduled in the five Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Amarillo, according to Christine Wanjura, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Amarillo.

Bishop Patrick J. Zurek is scheduled to ordain eight men to the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Amarillo during a 10:00am Mass Saturday, Dec. 6 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.

Three items from the Diocesan Youth Office

The public is invited and encouraged to take part in the 28th diocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Sunday, Dec. 7 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.

Tickets are on sale for the 19th annual Catholic Schools Charitable Raffles