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Dominga Villegas’s lifelong dedication to Santa Rosa de Lima parish is a testament to her profound love for God and unwavering commitment to serving His people. In her own words, Dominga shares her profound admiration for saints like Mother Teresa and St. Francis of Assisi, whose lives serve as guiding lights in her own spiritual journey. She strives to emulate their examples of selfless love and service, recognizing the immense privilege and responsibility of following in their footsteps.

Maureen de la Rosa stands as a shining example of faith in action within the St. Raphael community, embodying the spirit of service and evangelization for over four decades. Her ministry journey spans thirty years, marked by a deep commitment to nurturing souls and spreading the love of Christ.

Elia Cardenas, a steadfast member of the St. Mark parish for three decades, embodies the spirit of selfless service and unwavering dedication to her community. Elia exemplifies the true essence of discipleship in her compassionate spirit – to love God and neighbor wholeheartedly. Through her service and advocacy, she invites us all to embrace the call to love and solidarity, recognizing that our blessings are gifts to share with others. May we, inspired by Elia’s example, continue to walk together, support one another, and extend God’s love to all in need.

Rosa Thorpe, a lifelong parishioner of St. Patrick, is a radiant testament to the transformative power of faith and service. For over 25 years, she has devoted herself wholeheartedly to serving in ministry, embodying the spirit of love and compassion in every aspect of her work. Her love for God and infectious joy serve as a beacon of hope and light within our community, illuminating the path and serving as an example of discipleship for all who encounter her.

The Progress Annual Ministry Appeal, now in its 41st year, has been a crucial source of support for our ministries. You have provided the resources to continue their vital work and expand their reach. From assisting our community’s homebound to offering educational programs and spiritual enrichment opportunities, your support of the Progress Annual Ministry Appeal enables our ministries to make a tangible difference in the lives of others.

Join the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso for an exclusive screening of His Only Son on four screens at the Alamo Drafthouse West on Monday, May 20th, from 6 to 9 p.m. Brought to you by CareFree Homes and Michael and Carrie Bagg. Proceeds from the tickets will benefit the Seminarian Education Endowment Fund. The Seminarian Education Fund was created to ensure continual resources for the formation of seminarians to serve as our Diocese’s future leadership.

The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese is proud to announce the Fr. Alfred Galvan Scholarship Fund for Cathedral High School. Fr. Al was a proud Cathedral graduate and attributes his Cathedral experience to why he joined the priesthood. A man from humble beginnings, he was grateful for the opportunity to attend Cathedral. The Fr. Alfred Galvan Scholarship fund of $600,000, which is expected to be fully funded this year, will help many young men achieve their dream of being Cathedral Irishmen despite their financial ability, and it is with great hope they, too, will serve the church in the future as Fr. Al did.

St. Patricks Cathedral School Class of 1962 reunites at 100 year gala sixty-two years later.

Analisa Cordova Silverstein joined the Catholic Foundation February 1st of this year as the Major Gifts Officer at the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso. Read more to hear in her own words what this vocational blessing means to her.

This semester, Catholic Campus Ministry is hosting the Awakening XV Retreat from Friday, April 5th, 2024, through Sunday, April 7th, 2024, at the Holy Cross Retreat Center in Mesilla Park, New Mexico. We are inviting about 30 students and young adults to experience this wonderful retreat.