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Three seminarians, Anwar Camarena of Guadalajara, Mexico, Luis Manuel Rodarte, Jr. of El Paso, Texas and Alexander “Askee” Gutierrez Rodriguez of Venezuela, will take the next step on their long journey to the Priesthood when they are ordained Transitional Deacons August 16, 2023

Come and join us and learn about Stewardship with Carlos Proaño, Bishop Mark Seitz, Fr. Mariano Lopez, Deacon Jesus Cardenas, and Arturo Adame on Saturday, August 12th. Free admission, lunch is included, and there will be special sessions for Clergy and Religious

The Catholic schools in the Diocese of El Paso provide high-quality education and religious formation and are staffed by men and women who have dedicated their lives to helping students receive a high-quality education and to help them develop a love of God and their faith. The Office of Education works closely with the Progress: Catholic Ministry Appeal to support Catholic Schools.

Father Ivan Alexander Montelongo, J.C.L., made a profession of faith and took the oath of fidelity in compliance with Canon 833, 5 of the Code of Canon Law before assuming the office of Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of El Paso; in addition to his recently assigned position as Diocesan Vocation Director.

The Sisters in Action Endowment Fund was created by Dr. Martha Casas in memory of her beloved Aunt, Sister. Antonia de Maria, SSHJP. Funds are to be used to enrich the lives of the Religious Sisters serving the Diocese of El Paso.

Most Rev. Mark J. Seitz, D.D. will ordain Loyd Divinagracia, Ángel Tarango, and Ángel Aguilar to the priesthood on Wednesday, June 7 at 6:30 pm at St. Patrick Cathedral.

The Catholic Foundation invites you to an informative seminar about planning for the end of this life and preparing for a new life in heaven. The event is free and open to the public and will be presented in Spanish.

The Catholic Ministry Appeal supports the Tigua Native American Ministry which helps to preserve the presence and identity of the people of Ysleta del Sur while respecting their diversity. The ministry strives to meet the growing needs of the pueblo while fostering their continued spiritual growth and formation while empowering them to live in harmony, strengthening both their Catholic and Native spirituality.

La Fundación Católica en colaboración con el Instituto Tepeyac ofrecerá el taller de Medios Sociales y Comunicaciones el sábado 29 de abril de las 9:00 am– 3:00 pm en el Centro Pastoral para asistir a los participantes a encontrarse con la realidad de hoy donde mas de 6 billones de personas usan los medios sociales en el mundo.

The Permanent Deacons of the Diocese of El Paso humbly give of themselves to spread the good news of Jesus Christ with servant hearts filled with joy. We are blessed to have 45 ordained Permanent Deacons who are currently serving in 32 parishes of the Diocese of El Paso, and 22 men who are candidates for the Permanent Diaconate in their first year of formation.