To deepen the local church’s communion with the Lord Jesus while equipping individuals and parishes for Christian discipleship that includes fruitful sacramental life;
To enliven the local church’s missionary impulse through spiritual formation and support so that Catholics may become more effective witnesses of the Gospel of Jesus Christ;
To support the vital ministry of catechesis through the education and formation of parish catechists and ministry leaders.
To implement the directives of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan through a consistent, professional and pastoral response to the needs of deaneries, parishes, and language/ethnic groups.
Get a head start preparing for the 2025-26 school year! Join us for a workshop on how to recruit, train and retain volunteers for your changing ministry. Rita Ann Martinez from William H. Sadlier, will lead us through a day of learning and sharing new ideas and strategies for your ministry.
This workshop will be presented in English on Thurs March 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is free and lunch will be provided.
Are you interested in facilitating a Religious Emblem program for middle and high school students (Ad Altre, Pope Pius XI, Mary the First Disciple, Missio, Women of Integrity)? Register for our upcoming LAF / REC (Lay Apostolate Formation and Religious Emblem Couselor) training.
¡Empiece a prepararse para el año escolar 2025-26! Únase a nosotros en un taller sobre cómo reclutar, capacitar y retener voluntarios para su ministerio cambiante. Rita Ann Martínez de William H. Sadlier nos guiará a través de un día de aprendizaje y de compartir nuevas ideas y estrategias para su ministerio.
Este taller se presentará en español el jueves 3 de abril de 6 a 9 p. m. La inscripción es gratuita y se ofrecerá una comida ligera.
The annual diocesan Middle School Rally will be held April 26 at St. Anthony Marie de Claret Parish in Kyle. This is an opportunity for youth in grades 6-8 from across the diocese to come together in a conference format for a fun day of dynamic keynote presentations, prayer, sharing in fellowship, and attending workshops that help them grow in faith. This year's speaker is Megan Copeland. Contact your youth minister for more information.