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June 3
Four items from the Diocesan Youth OfficeRead More -
June 2
Photos from the seven Deanery Confirmation Masses this spring are now available.Read More -
June 2
Additional stories on activities in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
June 1
Welcome to Jamaica Season in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
June 1
News from the Sacred Heart Society of the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
June 1
Twelve parishes in the Diocese of Amarillo will offer Totus Tuus in their parishes this summer.Read More
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June 1
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 -
May 22
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 -
May 21
Two items from Catholic Schools in the Diocese of AmarilloRead More -
May 16
Three Knights of Columbus Councils in the Diocese of Amarillo will host Golf Tournaments this summer.Read More -
May 14
A Message from Daniel Cardinal DiNardo (Spanish version included)Read More
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Calendar
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June 4 - June 6The second Kolbe Prison Retreat of 2026, at the William P. Clements Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Amarillo. For additional information, please call Deacon Darryl Dixon at 806-290-8842.Read More
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June 6 - June 12The second week of Totus Tuus in the Diocese of Amarillo. Location to be announced in the Spring of 2026. For more information about Totus Tuus, please call 806-274-7064 or 806-290-1698.Read More
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June 6 - June 12The second Totus Tuus week for the summer of 2026 in the Diocese of Amarillo, at St. John the Evangelist Church, Borger and St. Anthony of Padua Church, Dalhart. For more information, please call Mallory Heinen at 806-290-1698.Read More
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Saturday, June 6, 9:00 AMFind out more by calling Deacon Brian Lewis at 806-383-2243, ext. 117.Read More
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Read MoreSunday, June 7
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Read MoreTuesday, June 9
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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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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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National Catholic Register
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FOCUS Blog
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