Calendar of Events for Week of January 22nd – 26th, 2018
Monday, January 22nd Guest Speaker Fr. Gustavo Sanchez Prieto of the Archdiocese of Chihuahua speaks on the Martyrdom of San Pedro de Jesus Maldonado at St. Patrick Cathedral at 7:00 pm
Tuesday, January 23rd San Pedro de Jesus Maldonado Musical Performed by Tepeyac Institute
at Bowie High School Auditorium at 7pm
Wednesday, January 24th Panel Discussion of San Pedro de Jesus Maldonado
by survivors of the Cristero Movement, family and friends of the saint at St. Patrick Cathedral at 7:00 pm
Thursday, January 25th Centennial Anniversary Mass of the Ordination of San Pedro de Jesus Maldonado
at St. Patrick Cathedral at 7:00 pm
Friday, January 26th  Holy Hour
 led by Fr. Fernando Zapata Maldonado,
Priest of the Archdiocese of Chihuahua and Grandnephew of San Pedro de Jesus Maldonado
at St. Patrick Cathedral at 7:00 pm

​St. Raphael School needs an after-school care assistant.
Job Duties: To assist the after-school care manager in monitoring students in the program. To assist in giving snacks and monitoring students who are working on homework.
Hours: 10 hours per week - 3:15 - 5:15 Monday thru Friday
Please contact St. Raphael School 598-2241 for more information.
 

Para Publicación Inmediata
5 de Noviembre de 2017

El Paso - La mayoría de nosotros lo hemos experimentado; cuando vamos a la iglesia, a adorar a Dios, entramos en un mundo en el que soñamos que sería la vida. En un lugar donde Dios es honrado, la esperanza se restaura y los extraños se convierten en hermanos y hermanas. La iglesia es un lugar donde reinan la paz y el amor.

Aunque los hechos todavía son limitados con respecto al tirador y sus motivos, es probable que el odio se haya apoderado de su corazón. Un corazón lleno de odio no puede tolerar signos del reino de Dios.
 
Nuestras oraciones se elevan para aquellos miembros de la Primera Iglesia Bautista, quienes han dado el máximo testimonio. Extendemos nuestras más profundas condolencias y ofrecemos oraciones por cada una de sus afligidas familias y por toda la comunidad de Sutherland Springs, en Texas.

Como con cualquier acto de terror, no debemos permitir que el mal comportamiento nos haga temer o impedir que hagamos lo correcto. En definitiva, sabemos que el amor de Dios saldrá victorioso. Al mismo tiempo, seremos proactivos en el trabajo con nuestras parroquias diocesanas para garantizar que los planes de acción de emergencia estén en su lugar y se mantengan como corresponde.
 
 
Obispo Mark J. Seitz
​Obispo, Diócesis de El Paso

For Immediate Release
November 5, 2017

El Paso-Most of us have experienced it; when we go to church to worship God we enter a world that is what we dream life will be.  It is a place where God is honored, hope is restored, and strangers become brothers and sisters.  Church is a place where peace and love reign.  

Although facts are still limited regarding the shooter and his motives, it is likely that hatred took possession of his heart.   A hate-filled heart cannot tolerate signs of God's kingdom.  

Our prayers go out for those members of the First Baptist Church who have given the ultimate witness. We extend our deepest condolences and offer prayers for each of their grieving families and to the entire community of Sutherland Springs, Texas.  

As with any act of terror we must not allow evil behavior to make us fearful or to prevent us from doing what is right.  Ultimately, we know that the love of God will be victorious.   At the same time, we will be proactive in working with our diocesan parishes to ensure Emergency Action Plans are in place and maintained accordingly.

Bp. Mark J. Seitz
Bishop, Diocese of El Paso