Offices Closed
The Catholic Pastoral Center, Joan Paton Finance Center, and Guadalupe Youth and Family Center will be CLOSED for the Easter Triduum beginning Thursday, April 2 through Monday, April 6, 2026.
>>Chrism Mass<<
Bishop Coerver blessed the Oil of Catechumens, the Oil of the Infirm and Holy Chrism, all of which will be used in the administration of the sacraments throughout the diocese for the year.
>>Palm Sunday<<
Bishop Coerver celebrated Palm Sunday Mass with appreciation of the young adults of the diocese--especially those who have been meeting with the Young Adult Office of the Diocese of Lubbock.
Bishop Coerver celebrated a mass of appreciation on behalf of the Diaconate Office for our deacons & renewal of commitment to service in the Order of Deacons.
>>Rite of Election<<
Bishop Robert Coerver welcomes catechumens joining the Catholic Church — as a sign of not just joining their home parish.
The Office of Family Life and the Office of Young Adults hosted a celebration for those who have answered the call to the vocation of marriage.
The Office of Family Life and the Office of Young Adults hosted a retreat for young adults who have answered the call to the vocation of marriage.
The Offices for Consecrated Life held a celebration of consecrated life with Bishop Coerver presiding over Mass in which vows were renewed.
The Offices of Family Life, Deacon Formation, and the Nurturing Center hosted a mini-retreat for women at the Guadalupe Youth & Family Center.
>> Lent 2026 Resources<<
Bishop Robert Coerver celebrated Mass to the close the Jubilee Year of Hope.
On December 17, 2025, Bishop Coerver shared a document outlining the new policy regarding the Absence of Priests from Parishes.
The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops has a resource page to help guide us through the new Education Savings Account (ESA) program.
Most Rev. Robert M. Coerver’s opening statement for the media availability, and CLICK HERE to watch a conversation with Bishop Coerver on the election of Pope Leo XIV.
>>Pastoral Letter<<
Bishop Robert Coerver releases a pastoral letter to the Catholics on the South Plains and Llano Estacado of Texas in the Diocese of Lubbock.
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