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Summer dates for Retreat Ministry Training have been released by Diocesan Youth Director Oscar Guzman.

All Catechists, Youth Ministers, Catholic School teachers, RCIA teams, Liturgical Ministers, Priests, Deacons, Women Religious and all who see themselves as Missionary Disciples, including youth, are invited to attend a Ministry Conference Saturday, Aug. 11 from 9:00am to 3:45pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.

Tickets remain available for the annual Capuchin Spiritual Alliance celebration Saturday, Aug. 11, at St. Lucien’s Chapel.

Parishes throughout the Diocese of Amarillo have announced Mass Schedules for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Wednesday, Aug. 15, a HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION.

The 15th annual Shiraz for a Cause to benefit the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center is set for Friday, Aug. 17, beginning at 7:00pm in the BDRC courtyard at 2100 North Spring.

A Training Day for Evangelizing at the Tri-State Fair will be offered Saturday, Aug. 25 from 9:00am to 1:30pm in the Conference Center at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 4512 NE 24th.

The second annual Calendar Party to benefit Holy Cross Catholic Academy is set for Friday, Aug. 24, beginning at 6:30pm in the gymnasium at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 4100 South Coulter.

The dates and locations for the third year of Totus Tuus in the Diocese of Amarillo have been announced by Deacon Shane Wieck.

Bishop Patrick J. Zurek of the Diocese of Amarillo issued this statement regarding Immigration on June 20.

Diann Gilmore, executive director of the Downtown Women’s Center, is one of 47 nominees for the annual Lumen Christi (Light of Christ) Award, presented by Catholic Extension.