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The Diocese of El Paso will conduct the annual Mass attendance count on the weekends of October 12-13 and 19-20 at your local parish, including seminaries, monasteries, UTEP campus ministry, and televised Masses. Make sure you and your family are part of this year’s Mass attendance count.

Loretto Community’s new leadership to take office September 15

More than 80 participants learned the meaning of a life of Stewardship at the 3rd annual Bilingual Diocesan Stewardship Conference held last month at St. Raphael’s Parish. Participants learned that God is the Giver of all: our families, personal time, jobs, resources, environment, human life, faith, and indeed everything, and as faithful stewards, we make a conscious commitment to “give” back to God, in gratitude and love, a portion of our time, talent and treasure.

The Bishop of El Paso, Bishop Mark Seitz, began the conference with an opening keynote, mentioning that when he thinks about Stewardship, he thinks about a way to translate abstract Gospel ideals into daily life. “I think about a way that a community can go beyond a minimalistic understanding of what it is to be a Catholic – a method to rekindle the fire of our discipleship.”

Over 700 Catholics in the Diocese gathered together to celebrate the works of Monsignor Arturo Banuelas and were inspired by Jim Wahlberg. Over $232,000 was raised for the endowments and works of our Catholic Diocese.

The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso proudly presents the 2024 Steward of the Year contest finalists. This year, the Catholic Foundation received 18 nominations from across the Diocese: Parishes, Catholic schools, and non-profits. All nominees represent an exemplary Stewardship way of life of PRAY, SERVE, and GIVE.

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On June 17, 2024, the beloved Santa Rosa de Lima Church, an iconic symbol of faith and community built in 1941, was tragically struck by fire. For 83 years, Santa Rosa has been a spiritual home to many, a place of solace, celebration, and community gathering. The urgency of the situation cannot be overstated, and they need our support now more than ever.

Daniel Macias and his wife, Alma, moved to El Paso from Colorado and have been devoted parishioners at Holy Spirit Parish since 2000. Their journey in ministry began in 2007, and since then, they have become pillars of their parish community. Daniel and Alma dedicate themselves daily to the church, spearheading Evangelization Retreats, engaging in Family Ministry, participating in multiple Prayer Groups, leading Bible Study, and contributing to the music ministry. Their unwavering commitment to serve is evident in every aspect of their lives.

Oscar Perez has been a steadfast parishioner at St. Francis of Assisi Parish since 1975, when the parish was still a mission. His journey in ministry began in 1993, and he has since dedicated himself to serving as an Extraordinary Minister of Communion, Sacristan, and Sacristan Coordinator. Oscar’s faith journey is deeply rooted in his family traditions; he fondly remembers his mother taking the family to 7 a.m. Mass at St. Anthony, walking together in the early morning. This foundation of faith continued when Oscar and his wife moved to the west side of El Paso. At St. Francis, his wife began singing in the choir, their boys became Altar Servers, and the church quickly became the center of their spiritual lives.

Cruz Falcon has been a dedicated parishioner at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini for over 20 years. His journey with the parish began when Mass was still held in the hall, and he witnessed the growth and establishment of the new church. Cruz has served in various ministries for the past 15 years, including Hospitality, Extraordinary Minister of Communion, and the Knights of Columbus. His unwavering commitment and service are genuinely inspiring.