Bishop Michael J. Sis, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo, asks everyone to pray for all those impacted by the shooting event in Midland, Texas, today. We are all profoundly grateful for the services of first responders and medical personnel involved in this situation. May God watch over the people of Midland.

El 4 de julio de 2026, los Estados Unidos celebrará el 250º aniversario de la firma de la Declaración de Independencia. Por todo el país, se están organizando eventos para conmemorar este hito histórico. En este artículo, comparto algunas reflexiones desde una perspectiva católica para fomentar la meditación personal sobre el semiquincentenario de nuestra nación.

On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Across the country, people are planning events to commemorate this historic milestone. In this article, I offer some thoughts from a Catholic perspective to promote thoughtful personal reflection on our nation’s semiquincentennial.

Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical on artificial intelligence. Click to see a Vatican summary and video.

Los recientes desacuerdos entre el Papa León XIV y el presidente Donald Trump han sido ampliamente comentados por periodistas, humoristas, y personas influyentes en las redes sociales. Algunos han dicho que el Papa debería mantenerse al margen y no inmiscuirse en asuntos globales como la guerra. Sin embargo, cualquier papa tiene el derecho y la responsabilidad de abordar cuestiones de fe y moral. La moralidad trasciende lo personal; también es social. El Santo Padre debe pronunciarse sobre temas que afectan a la humanidad, incluyendo la guerra y la paz.

The recent disagreements between Pope Leo XIV and President Donald Trump have been discussed at length by news reporters, late night comedians, and social media influencers. Some have said that the pope should “stay in his lane” and not delve into global issues like war. However, any pope has both a right and a responsibility to address matters of faith and morals. Morality is more than personal; it is also social. The Holy Father must speak out on issues that have an impact on human beings, including war and peace.

The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis has a long history of offering various formation classes to help those interested grow in their knowledge of our Catholic faith. The format, topics, and even names of the programs have been different over the approximate 40-year history. Most recently, you may have heard of our Basic and Advanced Formation programs.

En la temporada de Pascua, celebramos la victoria de Jesucristo sobre el pecado y la muerte. Esto nos brinda la oportunidad de afrontar algo que afecta a muchas personas – el miedo a la muerte.

In the Easter season, we celebrate the victory of Jesus Christ over sin and death. This presents us with the opportunity to confront something that affects many people — the fear of death.

The most sacred Mass of the year is happening tonight at a Catholic church near you!

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.