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August 1
Discernment Meetings for young men sixth grade age and older resume Sunday, Aug. 30.Read More -
August 1
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 -
July 31
The Honor Roll Golf Scramble to benefit Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle tees off Thursday on the Mustang Course of Ross Rogers Golf Complex, 722 NE 24th Ave.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 -
July 28
A new school year is nearly at the starting gate for Catholic Schools in the Diocese of AmarilloRead More -
July 22
Additional stories on activities in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
July 20
Welcome to Jamaica Season in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
July 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 -
July 13
Two items from the Diocesan Youth OfficeRead More -
June 2
Photos from the seven Deanery Confirmation Masses this spring are now available.Read More
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Calendar
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Read MoreTuesday, August 4
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Tuesday, August 4, 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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Wednesday, August 5, 7:00 PMAfter a nine-year absence, The Thirsting returns to the Diocese of Amarillo for a concert in the Holy Cross Catholic Academy Event Center, 4102 South Bonham. Get tickets at thethirsting.com or call Holy Cross Catholic Academy at 806-355-9637.Read More
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Read MoreThursday, August 6
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Thursday, August 6The Honor Roll Open: A Golf Scramble benefiting the Education Programs of Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle, on the Mustang Course at Ross Rogers Golf Complex, Amarillo. Find out more about the event by calling Yara Haddad at Catholic Charities, 806-376-4571.Read More
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August 7 - August 8The final weekend of the annual Flea Market, conducted by the Women's Council at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Pampa. For more details, please call the St. Vincent de Paul Church at 806-665-8933.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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24 hours agoThe pontiff said he was “following with concern the alarming situation in Ceuta,” where as many as 60 thousand migrants charged the frontier of the autonomous peninsular Spanish city last week. -
2 days agoRock legend Patti Smith was giddy and almost at a loss for words when she met Friday with Pope Leo XIV. -
4 days agoIn an exclusive interview with NBC News, which aired Wednesday evening, the pope answered a direct question regarding his plans to visit the country of his birth.
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National Catholic Register
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yesterdayZach Fiedler Eucharistic processionduring Napa Institute's Summer Conference in Napa, California, July 2026. Some of the most pivotal moments during this... -
yesterdayPope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on Aug. 2. The Holy Father also prayed for... -
yesterdayJamie Towey, the president of Aging With Dignity, speaks with Catherine Hadro on ‘EWTN News in Depth,’ July 31. Advocates say the U.S. is facing troubling assisted...
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FOCUS Blog
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3 weeks 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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4 weeks agoLet’s be honest: most of us already spend plenty of time on our phones. What if some of that screen time could help you grow closer to God? Whether you’re looking to build a daily prayer habit...
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4 weeks agoFrance was losing a war. An entire village was praying. And in the middle of a cold January night, heaven appeared above a barn. On January 17, 1871, in the tiny village of Pontmain, France, two...
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