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September 24
All five Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Amarillo will conduct fundraisers in October.Read More -
August 13
Two news items from Catholic Charities of the Texas PanhandleRead More -
August 13
His Eminence, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Apostolic Administrator, sede vacante of the Diocese of Amarillo, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 15th Red Mass Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6:30pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.Read More -
August 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 -
August 13
Three items from the Diocesan Youth OfficeRead More -
August 13
Additional stories on activities in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More
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Calendar
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September 25 - September 27An Authentic Femininity Mini-Retreat at Sancta Maria Convent, Panhandle. Find out more by calling the convent at 806-537-3182.Read More
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September 25 - September 26The People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors, an exhibit presented by Catholic Charities USA, at Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle at 2004 North Spring, Amarillo. Learn more by calling Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle at 806-376-4571.Read More
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Sunday, September 27Thank you to all of our priests for all they do for us in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More
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Read MoreTuesday, September 29
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Tuesday, September 29, 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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October 1 - October 31Respect Life Month in the Diocese of Amarillo. For more details, please call Karlynn Hochstein, director of the Family Life Office for the Diocese of Amarillo at 806-410-3839.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 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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yesterdayPope Leo XIV on Wednesday discussed the imminent beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, to take place Thursday in St. Louis, Missouri. -
2 days agoPope Leo XIV will retrace his steps as a missionary priest when he returns to Peru in November in his longest trip to date that will also take him to Uruguay and Argentina, where his Argentine... -
2 days agoPope Leo XIV is expected to make an appeal to protect life when he visits France this weekend.
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National Catholic Register
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2 hours agoCourtesy photo Fulton Sheen. Any purported miracle attributed to Sheen’s intercession since Pope Francis announced his beatification in July 2019 can count... -
2 hours agoHungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar presents Pope Leo XIV with a book of memoirs by the late Cardinal József Mindszenty at the Vatican on Sept. 24, 2026. ... -
2 hours agoJohn Cavadini, who was announced earlier this week as the 2026 recipient of the Ratzinger Prize, has been hailed for ‘his example of fidelity and love for the Lord...
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FOCUS Blog
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2 months agoEach year, Catholics around the world prepare for the Feast of the Assumption on August 15 by praying a nine-day novena beginning on August 6. As we reflect on Mary’s humility, faith and complete...
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2 months 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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3 months 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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