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October 20
Bishop Patrick J. Zurek will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 14th Red Mass Tuesday at 6:30pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.Read More -
October 20
Tickets are on sale for the 19th annual Catholic Schools Charitable RafflesRead More -
October 18
The eighth annual Monte Carlo Gala to benefit Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle takes place Friday, Nov. 14 at Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.Read More -
October 18
Tickets remain for the 16th Harvest of Blessings Gala to benefit the Franciscan Sisters of Christ the Light Friday, Nov. 21 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm at Chateau Event and Wedding Venue, 22001 South Eastern, near Palo Duro Canyon.Read More -
October 18
Two items of interest from the Diocesan Youth OfficeRead More -
October 18
Additional stories on activities in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
October 11
Six courses on The Moral Life will be offered in October and November, according to School Sister of Notre Dame Sister María Elena Ferrer, diocesan coordinator of Faith Formation.Read More
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Calendar
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October 1 - October 31Respect Life Month, throughout the Diocese of Amarillo. Learn more about activities taking place in the Diocese of Amarillo by calling the Family Life Office at 806-414-1059.Read More
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October 1 - October 31October is Safe Environment Month in the Diocese of Amarillo. All minors attending Parish Programs must receive Circle of Grace® classroom training. For more information about the Safe Environment Program in the Diocese of Amarillo, please contact Deacon Blaine Westlake at 806-383-2243, ext. 117.Read More
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Tuesday, October 21, 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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Tuesday, October 21, 6:30 PMThe 14th Red Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral, Amarillo. For more information, please call the Cathedral office during regular business hours at 806-376-7204.Read More
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Read MoreWednesday, October 22
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October 23 - October 26The annual Calendar Project for the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, in the Columbus Home Association, aka, Knights of Columbus Council #4621 Hall, at Hillside and Western. For more details or to volunteer your services, please call Sister Juana Teresa Chung, DLJC, at 806-679-7855.Read More
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2025-2026 Fiscal Year Publication schedule
The mission of this publication is to educate and inform the Church of Amarillo.
The 2025-26 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.
Remaining issue dates and deadlines are listed below:
2025 Publication Schedule:Issue Date Content Deadline Advertising Deadline Sept. 21 Sept. 11 Sept. 8 at 5:00pm Oct. 19 Oct. 9 Oct. 6 at 5:00pm Nov. 23 Nov. 13 Nov. 10 at 5:00pm Dec. 21 Dec. 11 Dec. 8 at 5:00pm
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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Letters must be signed and include your mailing address and telephone number; however, only your name and city will be published. Please keep all letters to 200 words or less.
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.
We do not accept photos taken on cell phone cameras; they will not be considered for publication.
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News from the Vatican
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3 hours agoROME – Pope Leo XIV met with the leadership of the Ending Clergy Abuse (ECA) advocacy organization on Monday in the Vatican, Leo’s first official meeting with survivors of abuse since his election in... -
2 days ago“May the instruments of war give way to those of peace through inclusive and constructive dialogue!” -
2 days ago“When we hear the cries of those in difficulty,” Pope Leo XIV said, “let us ask ourselves: Are we witnesses to the Father’s love, as Christ was to all?”
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National Catholic Register
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3 hours agoIvon19 null Archbishop Samuel Aquila of the Archdiocese of Denver is urging all Catholic Coloradoans to take part in the novena — especially as Colorado... -
4 hours agoDaniel Ibáñez/CNA A pilgrim prays the rosary at a Marian vigil in St. Peter’s Square, Rome, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. The poll also found a political divide... -
16 hours agoJohn Aron Cardinal Raymond Burke celebrates the Latin Mass. The liturgies are being celebrated over the next month at a time when Pope Leo XIV is weighing up...
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Volume 85
WTC | Volume 85 | No. 20 | 12-21-25
WTC | Volume 85 | No. 18 | 11-16-25
WTC | Volume 85 | No. 01 | 01-19-25 (Catholic Schools Week Edition)
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