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An anonymous donor established a Named Fund in memory of Fr. Rick Matty† with a gift of $10,000 in honor of his May 6 heavenly birthday. Fr. Matty was a beloved priest who came to El Paso in 1986. He passed away suddenly on July 16, 2012.

Brother Nick Gonzalez, FSC, Principal of Cathedral High School, is leaving El Paso to serve as the new Assistant to the Provincial of the District of San Francisco New Orleans. A farewell gathering is planned for Saturday, June 22 from 4-8pm.

Progress, the Catholic Ministry Appeal, provides operational funds for diocesan ministries and charities that reach out to those in need, inspire youth, minister to families, and help spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. The Office of Marriage and Family Life is one of those vital ministries.

The Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso is proud to introduce the nominees for the 2019 Steward of the Year Contest. The Steward of the Year is someone who actively demonstrates an exemplary life of prayer, service, and giving at their parish. The winner will be announced in July.

The Notre Dame Club of El Paso and St. Raphael Parish present the Hesburgh Lecture Series with Fr. Ron Nuzzi, Ph.D. The talk is free and open to the public. Food trucks and Fruitikis for sale on the Whitetop beginning at 5pm.

The Cathedral High School Alumni Association set out to raise $1 million for endowment to provide scholarships to deserving students and today they are 25% towards the goal and ready to cross the finish line with a little help from their Cate friends.

Karina Sandoval, Stewardship Coordinator for the Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso, has been invited by the University of Notre Dame to participate in the Strong Foundations for Pastoral Leaders Program, one of only fifteen young adults from across the country to be recommended.

Two men will be ordained to the Priesthood tonight at St. Patrick Cathedral. Witness this beautiful liturgy and receive a blessing after the Mass. Michael Lewis and Miguel Perez will serve the Diocese of El Paso.

In honor of Reverend Monsignor Francis J. Smith’s May 20 birthday and the 52nd anniversary of his priestly ordination on May 25, the Foundation invites you to celebrate!

The Annual Progress Appeal has reached $1,248,911 in pledges and needs your help to reach the $2.1 million goal.