More than three centuries after the death of Vincent de Paul, his commitment of service to the poor is evident throughout the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo in organizations that bear his name and others that are equally faithful to his tradition.

Registration for public events during the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage opened March 18, revealing abundant opportunities for Catholics to join the nine "perpetual pilgrims" traveling the East Coast route from Florida to Maine that culminates in an Independence Day weekend celebration in Philadelphia.

La edición de este mes del Ángelus del Oeste de Texas se publica en pleno tiempo de Cuaresma. Esto nos brinda la oportunidad de profundizar nuestra comprensión del origen y el significado de esta santa época.

This month’s edition of the West Texas Angelus is published in the heart of the season of Lent. This presents an opportunity for us to deepen our understanding of the origin and meaning of this holy season.

Pope Leo XIV has named Archbishop Gabriele Caccia as the Vatican's ambassador to the United States, selecting a seasoned diplomat to serve as a crucial liaison between Rome and the pope's home country.

Mexican bishops called on the faithful to follow safety protocols as violence broke out in several states following the military's killing of a powerful cartel boss.

Lent begins Feb. 18 this year. During this holy and penitential season, fasting is required of adult Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59. The required days of fasting are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

Una de mis ceremonias favoritas como obispo diocesano es la investidura pública de un párroco en su parroquia. Cuando celebro este ritual en nuestras iglesias locales, muchos me dicen que es la primera vez que lo presencian. Parte de la liturgia incluye la presentación de los miembros del consejo pastoral y del consejo de finanzas de la parroquia. Al presentarlos al nuevo párroco, digo: “Padre N., este es el consejo pastoral y el consejo de finanzas de la parroquia N. Son la voz de su pueblo y lo asistirán y aconsejarán en su ministerio en esta parroquia. Esté siempre atento a las necesidades que expresen.”

One of my favorite ceremonies as a diocesan bishop is the public installation of a pastor in his parish. When I celebrate this ritual in our local churches, many people tell me it is the first time they have ever seen it take place. Part of the liturgy includes the presentation of the members of the pastoral council and finance council of the parish. As I present the council members to the new pastor, I say, “Father N., this is the pastoral council and the finance council of N. Parish. They are the voice of your people, and they will assist and counsel you as you minister to this parish. Always be attentive to the needs they express.”

On November 12, 2025, and for the first time in 12 years, the U.S. bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the United States. Collectively, the bishops have invoked this particularly urgent way of speaking as a body of bishops. Here, some of those bishops come together to give voice to the message, which advocates for a meaningful reform of immigration laws and the recognition of the fundamental dignity of all persons, including immigrants.

Preparando para los próximos días, los pronósticos meteorológicos indican la posibilidad de condiciones climáticas invernales severas en muchas partes de nuestra diócesis. Deseo ofrecerles la siguiente orientación pastoral con respecto a la obligación de asistir a la Misa dominical.

As we approach the coming days, weather forecasts indicate the possibility of severe winter weather conditions in many parts of our diocese. I wish to offer the following pastoral guidance regarding the Sunday Mass obligation.

The Adult Confirmation Mass at St. Mary, Odessa, and the Marriage Jubilee Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Midland, both scheduled for Jan. 25, have been canceled due to expected dangerous driving conditions.

Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special Jubilee Year coinciding with the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi.

The Department of Homeland Security said Jan. 14 it issued an interim final rule reducing wait times for religious worker visas. Catholic advocates were among those who pushed the Trump administration to address the backlog in their visa category.

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is back for 2026 with a special route that will travel the East Coast from St. Augustine, Florida, to Portland, Maine, ending in Philadelphia, organizers announced Jan. 8.

In response to the deadly Jan. 7 ICE-related shooting in Minneapolis, Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Minneapolis is urging all people to pray for the victim, her family, and the community.

COS operates as the living, breathing words of Matthew 25:35-40: “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink.”