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February 7
The next opportunities to take part in the Faith Formation Basic Course on the Holy Trinity will be offered Saturday, Feb. 21, according to School Sister of Notre Dame Sister María Elena Ferrer, diocesan Coordinator of the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation.Read More -
February 6
Two events scheduled at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, Amarillo.Read More -
February 6
Parishes in the Diocese of Amarillo have announced Mass Schedules for Feb. 18, Ash Wednesday.Read More
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February 6
Additional events for the celebration of the Centennial of the Diocese of Amarillo have been announced by Father Lawrence John, JCL, Vicar General.Read More -
February 4
Additional stories on activities in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
January 26
Cheers to Change, a fundraiser to benefit the InterFaith Hunger Project at Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle, is set for Friday, Feb. 20, beginning at 6:00pm in the Amarillo Club, 600 South Tyler, Ste. 3000.Read More -
December 24
The Diocese of Amarillo will celebrate the Rite of Election of Catechumens and of Calling the Candidates to Continuing Conversion Sunday, Feb. 22 at 2:30pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.Read More
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Calendar
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February 7 - February 14Register for free broadcasts and challenges each day of National Marriage Week to strengthen your marriage.Read More
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Tuesday, February 10, 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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Read MoreWednesday, February 11
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Wednesday, February 11, 6:00 PMThe third scheduled Centennial Deanery Mass for the Diocese of Amarillo, for the East Deanery, at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Pampa. Learn more about the celebration by calling St. Vincent de Paul Church at 806-665-8933.Read More
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Friday, February 13An Evening for Married Couples, a fundraiser for the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center. To sign up for the evening or for more information, please call the Retreat Center at 806-383-1811.Read More
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Saturday, February 14The third annual Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance, in Bishop Zurek Parish Hall at Blessed Sacrament Church, Amarillo. For more information, please call the parish office at Blessed Sacrament Church at 806-374-1132.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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21 hours agoAfter the Peruvian bishops’ recent ad limina visit to Rome, one of the church’s shepherds said a papal visit is almost certain and highlighted several top priorities for Pope Leo. -
yesterdayAfter months of rumors and back and forth speculation about whether Pope Leo would visit his home nation this year, a Vatican spokesman confirmed that no such trip is on the books for 2026. -
yesterdayThe pontiff offered his “prayerful closeness to all the victims of violence and terrorism,” and said he hopes “the competent authorities will continue to work with determination to ensure the safety...
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National Catholic Register
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10 hours agoU.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One on Jan. 27, 2026. Bishop Garcia and Archbishop Weisenburger, with Cardinal Cupich, condemned President Trump' -
11 hours agoNewspaper publisher and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai poses during an interview in Hong Kong in 2020. Lai, Catholic entrepreneur and media tycoon, was... -
11 hours agoDisabilities advocates in Buffalo, New York, hold a candlelight vigil in opposition to assisted suicide. The Catholic bishops had urged Hochul not to pass...
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FOCUS Blog
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12 hours agoDeath does not end love—and it does not end our responsibility to one another. As Catholics, we believe that prayer reaches beyond the limits of time and space. Praying for the dead is an act of hope,
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3 days agoFraternities were created to shape men — men of character, courage, and purpose. Their founders envisioned more than social clubs; they dreamed of brotherhoods that formed young men in virtue... -
5 days agoJesus was the greatest storyteller who ever lived. Instead of long lectures or abstract theology, He often taught through parables—simple stories drawn from everyday life that reveal deep, spiritual...
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