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July 23
Father Phil Lindley, a priest of the Diocese of Amarillo since 1983, passed away June 12 at the age of 73.Read More -
July 22
Additional stories on activities in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
July 20
Welcome to Jamaica Season in the Diocese of Amarillo.Read More -
July 13
Three Knights of Columbus Councils in the Diocese of Amarillo will host Golf Tournaments this summer.Read More -
July 13
Twelve parishes in the Diocese of Amarillo will offer Totus Tuus in their parishes this summer.Read More
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July 13
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 -
July 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 -
July 13
Two items from the Diocesan Youth OfficeRead More -
July 11
Formerly known as the Respect Life Banquet, the 29th Family Life Banquet is set for Saturday, Sept. 19 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 4100 South Coulter, Amarillo.Read More -
July 4
Franciscan Sister of Christ the Light Sister Mary Rita Piseno passed away June 29.Read More -
June 2
Photos from the seven Deanery Confirmation Masses this spring are now available.Read More -
May 21
Two items from Catholic Schools in the Diocese of AmarilloRead More
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Calendar
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July 18 - July 24The final week of the summer Totus Tuus program in the Diocese of Amarillo for 2026, at St. Ann's Church, Bovina and St. Theresa's Church, Panhandle. Get all the details on Totus Tuus by contacting Mallory Heinen at 806-290-1698.Read More
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July 19 - July 25Find out more about Natural Family Planning in the Diocese of Amarillo by contacting diocesan Family Life Director Karlynn Hochstein at 806-410-3839.Read More
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Read MoreSaturday, July 25
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Saturday, July 25The 33rd annual Charity Golf Classic, presented by Knights of Columbus Council #1450, at Comanche Trails Golf Course, Amarillo. To play in the tournament, to sponsor the tournament or for more details, please call Theo Belizario at 832-606-3813.Read More
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Sunday, July 26The annual Jamaica to benefit Our Lady of Loreto Church, Silverton. Find out more by calling the parish office at Our Lady of Loreto Church at 806-823-2548.Read More
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Tuesday, July 28, 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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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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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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News from the Vatican
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2 days ago“Reports concerning any deliberation by the judges handling the case of Father Marko Ivan Rupnik are entirely unfounded,” reads a statement from the press office of the Holy See shared with... -
3 days agoThe attorney for five of the women who accuse Fr. Marko Rupnik of serial sexual, psychological, and spiritual abuse has written to Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez, head of the Vatican department... -
3 weeks agoPope Leo XIV began a summer vacation on Sunday, capping a whirlwind finale to the first half of 2026.
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National Catholic Register
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2 hours agoGoran Tomašević, 36, said that moments along the Camino were palpable. ‘I felt that it was just me and God,’ he recalls. More than 1,200 years after the tomb... -
3 hours agoJeffrey Bruno Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ This week on RR, we go from Gen-X Bishops to Gen-Z interns. First, Register... -
3 hours agoSigrid Undset, renowned Norwegian author and Catholic convert, is being considered for sainthood in the Catholic Church. Great literature is the focus of...
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FOCUS Blog
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2 weeks 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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2 weeks 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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3 weeks agoFrance was losing a war. An entire village was praying. And in the middle of a cold January night, heaven appeared above a barn. On January 17, 1871, in the tiny village of Pontmain, France, two...
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