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The 2021 Progress Catholic Ministry Appeal is well underway, but the annual initiative – which funds the 15 ministries of the Diocese – will be going back into the parish communities in August. Because churches are now at 100% capacity, the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso will return to parishes during the weekends of August 7 and 14.

When most individuals think about the Office of Religious Formation in the Diocese of El Paso, they think about First Communion and Confirmation classes. But in reality, the small staff – which is comprised of two full-time and two part-time team members – assists in preparing individuals for a lifelong relationship with Christ.

Now that parishes are open, there are many ways you can serve your church.

Among the clergy appointments announced in May by Bishop Mark J. Seitz, D.D., was the retirement of two diocesan priests. The priests set to retire are Rev. Raúl Trigueros and Rev. Msgr. David Fierro.

For many people, writing a will seems like a complex, daunting process. And while there’s no shortage of information available on the topic, not all of it is accurate. FreeWill clears up ten common myths about writing a will, and provides tips to help you finish yours.

Carolina Mendez, a graduate St. Joseph’s School, Coronado High School, and UT Austin, is taking a 4,000-mile bike ride to honor her late father, Gilbert.

When Matthew Montes walked across the stage on May 15, 2021 to receive his high school diploma from Cathedral, he became the 15th man in his family to graduate from the all-boys school.

Bishop Mark Seitz opened up his home on May 27 for a fun evening of fellowship. The “Fiesta at Bishop’s” was held as a thank you for continued support during the difficult months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

El “Clergy Corner”, dirigido a ministros ordenados de la Diócesis de El Paso, ayudará a darle la bienvenida a los feligreses a la vida de la Iglesia, y proveerá apoyo continúo a nuestro Obispo, sacerdotes y diáconos.

The Clergy Corner, tailored for ordained ministers in the Diocese of El Paso, will help welcome parishioners back to church life, and provide ongoing support to our bishop, priests, and deacons.