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September 3
All catechists in the Diocese of Amarillo are invited to attend and take part in a Diocesan Catechetical Event Saturday, Sept. 13 in the Conference Center at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 4512 NE 24th Ave. Se invita a todos los/las catequistas de la Diócesis de Amarillo a asistir y participar en el Evento Catequético Diocesano, que se celebrará el sábado 13 de septiembre en el Centro de Conferencias del Centro Pastoral Diocesano, ubicado en 4512 NE 24th Ave.Read More -
September 3
Additional stories on activities in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
September 2
Fundraisers are on tap at the five Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
September 2
A number of parishes are conducting Jamaicas, Fiestas and Festivals throughout the summer.Read More -
August 16
Team formation meetings are underway for the final Kolbe Prison Retreat of the year, according to Deacon Darryl Dixon, a member of the diocesan Prison Ministry team.Read More -
July 28
The annual TREAT Fundraiser is set for Friday, Sept. 12 at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center.Read More -
July 8
Tickets are on sale now for the 28th annual Respect Life Banquet Sunday, Sept. 21 in the Heritage Room of the Amarillo Civic Center, 401 South Buchanan.Read More
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Calendar
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September 4 - September 7A Men's Cursillo, conducted entirely in Spanish, at the Franciscan Sisters of Mary Immaculate Convent in Amarillo. Find out more by calling Father Marco Antonio Gonzalez at Sacred Heart Church, Canadian, at 806-323-6608.Read More
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Read MoreFriday, September 5
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September 5 - September 6Formation for the Diaconate Class of 2025 continues at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, Amarillo. For additional information about the Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Amarllo, please call Deacon Brian Lewis at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 806-383-2243, ext. 144.Read More
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Saturday, September 6, 1:00 PMA Natural Family Planning Marquette Method Course, at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, Amarillo. For more information or to sign up for the course, please contact Dr. Faye Usala at 806-683-5561 or via email, [email protected]Read More
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Read MoreSunday, September 7
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Read MoreMonday, September 8
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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. 16 Nov. 6 Nov. 3 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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News from the Vatican
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21 minutes agoAs Pope Leo and Israeli President Isaac Herzog prepared to meet at the Vatican Thursday, Palestine’s envoy to the Holy See voiced hope that the pontiff can succeed in advancing peace efforts. -
22 hours agoTurning his eyes to Sudan, Pope Leo XIV prayed for the victims of ongoing violence and a tragic flood during his General Audience at the Vatican on Wednesday. -
yesterdayPope Leo XIV in a surprising decision invited Israeli President Isaac Herzog to the Vatican for a meeting Tuesday with himself and top aides to discuss the safety of Christians in the Middle East and...
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National Catholic Register
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6 hours agoMarc Autenrieth Hermann Eissfeldt, “Kommunionskind,” ca. 1900 I hope the purpose of your life becomes this: to love and serve the God who created you and died... -
7 hours agoStephen Maturen Robin Westman, 23, a man who struggled with his sexual identity, shot through the now boarded windows of Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis on... -
7 hours agoPhilippe de Champaigne, “St. Augustine of Hippo,” ca. 1650 St. Augustine’s retreat at Cassiciacum shows us that education is more than instruction — it’s a...
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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. 16 | 10-19-25
WTC | Volume 85 | No. 14 | 09-21-25
WTC | Volume 85 | No. 01 | 01-19-25 (Catholic Schools Week Edition)
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