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Every vocation is a gift from God—but every vocation also needs a community willing to nurture and support it.

Meet seven inspiring individuals whose faith, generosity, and service reflect what it truly means to Pray, Serve, and Give. Discover their stories and how they are making a difference throughout the Diocese of El Paso.

As a new school year begins, we extend a heartfelt welcome to all of our students, teachers, principals, staff, and families throughout the Diocese of El Paso. The start of a new academic year is filled with hope, excitement, and endless possibilities. It is a time of fresh beginnings, new friendships, and opportunities to grow—not only in knowledge, but in faith, character, and service. Catholic schools provide so much more than an excellent education. They are places where Christ is at the center of every lesson, where students are encouraged to live the Gospel each day, and where young hearts are formed to become compassionate leaders, faithful disciples, and joyful witnesses to God’s love. Every classroom is an opportunity to inspire a child to discover the unique gifts God has entrusted to them and to use those gifts to serve others.

Monsignor Arturo Bañuelas, past pastor of St. Mark’s Parish in El Paso, Texas, has been nominated for a second time for the prestigious Lumen Christi Award, presented annually by the Catholic Extension Society.

There are moments in life when a simple message can renew our faith, restore our hope, and remind us that God has a purpose for each of us. That is the gift Paul J. Kim has shared with thousands of Catholics through his ministry of faith, music, and storytelling.

The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso invites you to join us for the 5th Annual Diocesan Stewardship Conference, “One in Christ: Called to Pray, Serve and Give,” on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm at St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr Catholic Church.

Every day, your generosity helps make Christ present throughout our Diocese. This month, seminarian Jimmy Venegas shares a beautiful reminder of the impact of your support: “Seeing the great need and hearing the Lord’s call, I echo in my heart the words of the prophet Isaiah: ‘Here I am… send me!’”

The call to Pray, Serve, and Give continues to grow across the Diocese of El Paso. Learn about the upcoming Stewardship Training and how you can help honor a faithful steward in your parish, school, or ministry.

The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso invites you to join us for our 20th Annual Foundation of Faith Dinner on September 17, 2026 from 5-9 PM at the Starlight Event Center.

Every day, the Communications Department of the Diocese of El Paso works to share the life, mission, and ministries of our local Church with our community and beyond. Through print, television, digital media, and social platforms, this vital ministry helps proclaim the Gospel and keep our faithful connected to Christ and one another.