The Catholic Diocese of San Angelo’s Catholic Women’s Conference was held Sept. 11–12 at the McNease Convention Center in San Angelo.

For the benefit of the people of God in West Texas, Bishop Michael J. Sis announces the following clergy assignment, effective Oct. 20, 2026: Rev. Christogonus I. Uzoigwe as parochial vicar of San Miguel Arcángel Parish in Midland and St. Rita of Cascia Mission in Greenwood.

The Tribunal Office of the Diocese of San Angelo is offering a Workshop to become a Tribunal Advocate volunteer. These trained volunteers will serve those petitioning the Tribunal to examine the validity of their marriage(s).

The Hermanamiento between two dioceses in Honduras and two dioceses in Texas is celebrating its 25th anniversary! The word “hermanamiento” means “sisterhood.” Think of “sister cities” for example, which develop a partnership and have reciprocal visits that support and encourage one another.

The U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities is inviting Catholics to join a focused effort of prayer and action to stop the spread of abortion pills. The initiative will take place August 18 through October 31, which includes the month-long commemoration of Respect Life Month observed each October by the Catholic Church in the United States.

How did Chiara (Clare) di Favarone, who was born in 1193 in Assisi, Italy, become the patroness of television in 1958?

As Noah Hernandez studies and is formed spiritually for the priesthood, he is surrounded by the grandeur of Rome’s centuries-old basilicas, art, and traditions. The scenery is beautiful and impressive, but the plains and people of his native West Texas are what remain firmly entrenched in his heart. Born and raised in Odessa, Texas, this is the land, people, and place that shaped his vocation.

La sexualidad humana fue creada por Dios como algo bueno y bello. Desafortunadamente, el pecado ha pervertido este precioso don de muchas maneras dañinas. Un desafío constante para la humanidad es cómo lidiar con la tentación de la lujuria. Después de muchos años escuchando confesiones y compartiendo con la gente sobre la vida espiritual, quisiera compartir un resumen de algunas de las armas más efectivas en la lucha por vencer la tentación y crecer en la virtud de la pureza.

Human sexuality was created by God as something good and beautiful. Unfortunately, sin has perverted this precious gift in many harmful ways. A perennial human challenge is how to deal with the temptation to lust. After many years of hearing confessions and sharing with people about the spiritual life, I would like to share a summary of some of the most effective weapons in the fight to conquer temptation and grow in the virtue of purity.

The Diocese of San Angelo is partnering with the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., to evaluate and understand member relationships to their parish, clergy, and other parishioners.

Animo a todos los católicos a permanecer firmes en comunión con el Papa León XIV, con los obispos en comunión con él, y con toda la Iglesia.

I encourage all Catholics to remain steadfast in communion with Pope Leo XIV.

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.