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October 21
His Eminence, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Apostolic Administrator, sede vacante of the Diocese of Amarillo, has authorized the implantation of new protocols requiring all Church Personnel to receive VIRTUS Safe environment training and undergo a criminal background check, effective Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.Read More -
October 21
Items from the Diocesan Youth OfficeRead More -
October 21
Additional stories on activities in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
October 2
Annual Monte Carlo Gala to benefit Catholic Charities set for Saturday, Nov. 7.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
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Calendar
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October 1 - October 31Respect Life Month in the Diocese of Amarillo. For more details, please call the Family Life Office for the Diocese of Amarillo at 806-410-3839.Read More
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October 1 - October 31Safe Environment Month throughout the Diocese of Amarillo. All minors attending Parish Programs must receive Circle of Grace® classroom training. For additional information, please call Deacon Blaine Westlake at 806-383-2243, ext. 117.Read More
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October 22 - October 24The annual Calendar Project for the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, at the Columbus Home Association, aka, Knights of Columbus Council #4621 Hall in Amarillo. For more information on the project, please call Sister Juana Teresa Chung, DLJC, at 806-679-7855.Read More
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October 23 - October 25The annual Deacons and Wives Retreat, at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, Amarillo. Learn more about the Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Amarillo by calling Deacon Brian Lewis at 806-383-2243, ext. 117.Read More
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Sunday, October 25The annual Enchilada Dinner at St. Mary's Church, Clarendon. Find out more about the dinner by calling the St. Mary's parish office at 806-874-3910.Read More
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Tuesday, October 27The annual Enrollment Report for Parish Faith Formation Programs in the Diocese of Amarillo is due to the diocesan Faith Formation Office. Questions can be addressed to Sister María Elena Ferrer, SSND, diocesan coordinator, at 806-383-2243, ext. 113.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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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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FOCUS Blog
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a week agoFor Abby, Jake and Collin, leaving campus ministry didn’t mean leaving the mission. It meant discovering just how much bigger the mission field could be. After years of walking alongside college...
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3 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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