Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Mass

POSTPONED

Due to the expected inclement weather, the January 24, 40th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Mass has been postponed. A new date and time will be rescheduled as soon as possible.

The 40th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Mass will be held on (TBA) 2026, at St. Patrick Cathedral in Fort Worth at 5:30 p.m. The main celebrant will be Most Rev. Michael F. Olson, STD, MA, Bishop of Fort Worth, and the homilist will be Most Rev. Joseph N. Perry, JCL, DD, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

St. Andrew Breakfast

Saturday, February 21, 2026

The next St. Andrew Breakfast will be on Saturday morning February 21, 2026 at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 Throckmorton St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, at 8:00 AM. The day will begin with Mass followed by breakfast and fellowship. We encourage young men in high school and college in the Diocese of Fort Worth to attend. Please reserve your spot by February 19, 2026, through the or by calling 817-945-9321.

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St. Andrew Desayuno

Sábado, 21 de febrero, 2026

El próximo Desayuno de St. Andrew será el sábado 21 de febrero, 2026 a las 8:00 a.m. en St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 Throckmorton St, Fort Worth, TX 76102. El día comenzará con Misa seguida por el desayuno y camaradería. Invitamos a todos los jóvenes varones de la Diócesis de Fort Worth que estén en la escuela secundaria o en la universidad en asistir al evento. Hay espacio limitado. Por favor reserven su lugar antes del 19 de febrero, 2026, por la o llamando al 817-945-9321.

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Vocations Resources for Lent

Remember vocations in your Lenten Devotions

Serra International, the global apostolate for vocations, has prepared reflections and prayers tied to the readings from Ash Wednesday through Good Friday. All parishes and schools are encouraged to use these resources in bulletins, social media and other communications. For additional resources to promote vocations in your parishes, please contact the or , VP Vocations, Fort Worth Serra Club, or visit the Parish Vocations Toolkit.

Vocations Lenten Devotion
Vocaciones Devoción Cuaresmal

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Vocations Resources for New Liturgical Year

General Intercessions and Bulletin/Social Media Announcement for Cycle A

Below are the weekly general intercessions and bulletin/social media copy for the new liturgical year beginning November 30. For Word versions of these documents and other resources, please click Parish and School Vocations Toolkit.

Vocations General Intercessions Vocations Bulletin Blurbs (Year A)

Vocaciones General Intercesiones Boletín de Vocaciones (Ciclo A)

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Seminarian Daily Prayer List

We invite everyone to pray for our seminarians this year. Attached please find the 2026-2027 Seminarian Daily Prayer List. For any additional information please contact the .

Seminarian daily prayer list
Lista diaria de oración de seminarista
Danh sách cầu nguyện hàng ngày

Lights, Catholic, Action!

Lights, Catholic, Action! S2 Ep. 22: Cristo Rey's Bold Model

What if your Catholic high school sent you to work in corporate America one day a week—while preparing you for college and deepening your faith? Cristo Rey Fort Worth President Dani Ray Barton shares how the school grew from its 2018 launch to 300+ students and 75 corporate partners, opened a new STEAM center, and is already seeing alumni land full-time offers and scholarships—plus concrete ways families and businesses can get involved.

Learn more about Cristo Rey Fort Worth: https://www.cristoreyfortworth.org/

Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform! Each episode, released every Tuesday, explores the identity and mission of the Catholic Church in North Texas with a new guest each week. Also, please share on your social media platforms or parish e-bulletins!

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Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House

"Behold, I make all things new." (Rev. 21:5).  Come on retreat to grow in relationship with God, the source of the renewed peace and joy we all desire. Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House, on the shores of Lewisville Lake, in Lake Dallas, Texas wants to help you find the peace that surpasses understanding. Reserve a spot for one of our upcoming retreats today at www.montserratretreat.org!

Date	Retreat
January 29 - February 1, 2026	Women's Retreat
February 5-8, 2026	Men's Retreat
February 18, 2026	Ash Wednesday
February 13-15, 2026	Retiro en Español
February 19-22, 2026	Women's Retreat
February 27 - March 1, 2026	Young Adult Retreat

 

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Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Uncover the secrets to a lasting, supportive, transformational marriage!

For more than 50 years, Worldwide Marriage Encounter has helped over 3.5 million couples in almost 100 countries unlock the power of their relationships with new ways to do the “I do.” The Marriage Encounter experience helps you listen, share, and connect more deeply. There’s no group discussion. It’s just about the two of you learning to be the best, most loving and thriving couple you can be.

It's exciting that couples are taking the time to strengthen their sacrament, focus on their relationship, and refresh their romance. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter can also enrich your relationship with God.

Information from Worldwide Marriage Encounter coordinators is available for parishes to inform couples of upcoming Encounter events. Feel free to include this valuable information in your bulletins.

February Bulletin announcement
February Bulletin flyers
WWME Logo

#iGiveCatholic Communications

#iGiveCatholic was a huge success, bringing in $926,443 in donations to several parishes, schools, and organizations! Congratulations to all who participated, and THANK YOU to all volunteers and donors who contributed to this campaign. While a few of our parishes and schools benefited from the significant generosity of donors who pledged matching gifts, there were many who raised funds in excess of $10k merely by using the #iGC platform and social media. Are you curious if this campaign will work for you this year? Check out the “Top Ten” webinar hosted by #iGC, which provides first hand accounts by parishes and schools across the country who have used #iGC for their fundraising, or contact Patricia Gonzalez or call 817-886-6607 for information.

Top Ten Webinar

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A Special Opportunity for Those Ages 70-1/2 and Older

You can give any amount (up to $111,000) per year from your IRA directly to support your parish, school, an endowment fund, the Annual Diocesan Appeal or the Diocese of Fort Worth through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA. When you turn 73, your gift can satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution (RMD). To learn more or start the process, please visit https://advancementfoundation.planmygift.org/ira-charitable-rollover or contact , 817-533-3174.

Stewardship at Your Parish

September may feel like ages away, but January is almost over and before you know it the ICSC conference will be here!  Scheduled for September 20-23 in New Orleans, the ICSC annual conference is a fantastic experience for stewardship committee members, development staff, business managers, and really anyone who could benefit from a deeper understanding of what stewardship is all about.  The sessions vary from traditional fundraising to insightful discussions about the four pillars of stewardship to sessions that will challenge the participant to be more introspective when it comes to his/her prayer life.

You can register here: https://catholicstewardship.com/. The ICSC website also contains a rich variety of stewardship resources.

Patricia Gonzalez or call 817-886-6607 for more information. We hope to see you there; it is absolutely time and money well spent.

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Ideas for Homilists, Parishes, Schools and Families

Check Out the Latest Monthly ICSC Newsletter!

Discover ways to incorporate a stewardship mindset into your resolutions, engage in a refresher on the spirituality of Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response, and reflect on the Solemnity of the Epiphany in the January issue of the International Catholic Stewardship Council Parish Newsletter. There are helpful resources for priests, deacons, catechists, teachers, lay leaders, stewardship committees, and families, including the monthly stewardship prayer, weekly bulletin/social media reflections tied to the Sunday readings for the month, and more! Additional resources are available at www.catholicstewardship.com or at https://www.advancementfoundation.org/stewardship.

Parish Stewardship Newsletter
Boletín Parroquial de Corresponsabilidad

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Parish Stewardship Reflections

January-March 2026

Below please find General Intercessions and Bulletin/Social Media/Website Announcements tied to the weekly readings in both English and Spanish. These documents are for each Sunday from January 4-March 29, 2026. For Word versions of these files, or additional Stewardship Resources for Parishes and Schools (including resources for prior quarters), please visit: fwdioc.app.box.com or contact Patricia Gonzalez at the Advancement Foundation or call 817-886-6607.

Stewardship bulletin reflections Prayer of the faithful

Reflexiones de corresponsabilidad Oraciones de los fieles

Special Collection Calendars

Throughout the year, parishes throughout the Diocese of Fort Worth take up special collections to support the work of Christ in our Diocese, in the United States and throughout the world. One hundred percent of four special collections each year stay in the Diocese of Fort Worth. These collections support our future priests, retired priests and the poor and vulnerable in our communities. Please give generously when these collections are announced in your parish.

When ordering offertory envelopes,  please consider working with your parish communication committee to design unique envelopes for your parish, building fund, and even special collections. With written permission from your pastor, the Advancement Foundation is happy to provide envelope designs.

Please contact , CFRE for more information at 817-382-4939.

Special collections calendar (2026)

Colectas especiales (2026)