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Tepeyac is a Roman Catholic formation center for ministers in our diocese. Started in 1988, the Institute offers a variety of formation and certification programs of the various levels of church life within our border cultural reality. The Tepeyac Institute assists Laity to make their rightful role in the life and mission of the Church.
The mission of Tepeyac Institute is to provide for the continuous formation of the laity based on the inspiration of Vatican II that calls Catholics to a mature response to their baptismal vocation. The Institute collaborates with other diocesan ministries in fostering and developing specialized training for church ministry.
Tepeyac offers a variety of formation and certification programs for all types of ministers including those in parishes, Catholic schools, and at the diocesan level. The Institute helps individuals discern their gift for ministry and assists parishes in the formation of needed ministers.
In 2013, Tepeyac Institute celebrated its 25th anniversary as the formation center for lay ministers in the Diocese of El Paso. Since its founding, more than 20,000 individuals have participated in Tepeyac’s programs. The Foundation is proud to support the formation of lay ministers in the Diocese of El Paso.
In addition to online donations, there are a variety of ways you can donate to support this fund.
Call (915) 872-8412 Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM MT to donate the phone. Or you can download this form and mail it to the PO Box listed at the bottom.
As little as $20 (66 cents a day) can make a difference for the people helped by the parishes, schools, ministries, and charities in the Diocese of El Paso. Set up a monthly donation.
Creating a bequest in your will for the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso is a powerful statement in your legacy and costs you nothing today. Learn about planned giving.
Donors may create a Named Fund benefiting the endowed fund of their choice with a gift or pledge of $10,000 or more over five years. If you’re interested in creating a legacy in honor or memory of a loved one, find out more or call (915) 872-8412.