Catechist Formation Day
Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Catechist Formation Day centers on the theme “Evangelizing Catechesis,” and will take place at St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Registration is $10 per person and includes lunch. The deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, March 4th. Talks and presentations will be offered in both English and Spanish. This event is for ALL parish staff and volunteers who work in faith formation at the parish level. For more information, contact at .
Holy Week & Easter Mass Times
Attention Priests and Parish Administrators:
We are collecting Holy Week and Easter Mass schedules to help the public, and we would appreciate your help. To make this easy, we have created a short online form where you can enter and submit your parish Mass times. After submitting the form, you will receive a confirmation email with a link that allows you to make edits if needed.
Please submit your schedule using the link below.
Online form: https://fwdioc.org/holy-week-schedule-2026
Lights, Catholic, Action!
Lights, Catholic, Action! S2 Ep. 27: A Catholic Detective’s Mission to End Modern Slavery
On this episode, Detective Maria Orand of the Tarrant County Human Trafficking Task Force shares what it’s really like to confront modern-day slavery in our own backyard—and how daily prayer helps her see the image of God in both victims and offenders . From the front lines of some of Fort Worth’s darkest cases to serving faithfully in her parish, Detective Maria reveals how faith, service, and courage come together in a calling that’s as heartbreaking as it is hope-filled .
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!
TEFA Application Help – In‑Person Support Days
TEFA Application Deadline: March 17
Need help applying for TEFA funds? Visit any of our in‑person application days to receive guidance and support. Families may attend any location — no registration required.
- Cristo Rey High School — Feb. 21 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
- St. John the Apostle Catholic School — Feb. 7 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Catholic Charities — Feb. 7 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Holy Trinity Catholic School — Feb. 9–10 | 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
- St. Maria Goretti (SMG) — Feb. 5–6 | 3 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
- Cassata Catholic High School — Feb. 28 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Pláticas Cuaresmales
“Jesús y las Tentaciones”, 26 y 27 de marzo del 2026 de las 7:00 PM – 9:00PM
Te invitamos a participar en las Pláticas Cuaresmales “Jesús y las Tentaciones”, un retiro resumido en dos días, jueves y viernes, y que nos ayudará a profundizar en el combate espiritual del cristiano frente a la tentación y la acción del demonio. A la luz del Evangelio, reflexionaremos sobre la vigilancia, la renuncia, la oración y la penitencia como armas fundamentales para perseverar en la gracia y alcanzar la victoria en Cristo. Este valioso tema será impartido por el Pbro. Ernesto María Caro, quien nos guiará en este camino de conversión y fortalecimiento espiritual propio del tiempo de Cuaresma. Unete a nosotros en la parroquia St. Joseph en Arlington. ¡Este evento es para personas de 18 años en adelante y es Gratuito!
Retiro Cuaresmal
“Tiempo de recogimiento y reflexión”, sábado 28 de marzo del 2026 de las 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Te invitamos a vivir un Retiro Cuaresmal inspirado en “El vino nuevo se pone en odres nuevos” (Mt 9,17), una experiencia profunda de encuentro con el Señor que nos llama a la conversión del corazón para acoger la novedad del Evangelio. A la luz de la Palabra, reflexionaremos sobre la necesidad de cambiar nuestra vida para ser auténticos cristianos, dejando atrás los odres viejos de nuestro ser fariseo y permitiendo que el vino nuevo transforme nuestra fe en obras concretas para el mundo.
A través de temas como los efectos del vino nuevo en el cristiano, las características del odre nuevo y la purificación interior, este retiro será un camino de renovación espiritual. El retiro será presentado por el Pbro. Ernesto María Caro, quien nos guiará en este tiempo de gracia, reflexión y compromiso cristiano.
Come & See Discernment Retreat
Friday, March 27-29, 2026
Join us for a Vocations Weekend Retreat for men in high school and college, ages 16 and older, from March 27 - 29, 2026, at St. Joseph Seminary College in Covington, LA. Experience Mass, discernment stories, communal prayer, and a seminary tour—all at no cost. Transportation is provided to and from the seminary.
For those who are or will be 18 years of age at the time of the event, you will be required to register and complete the Safe Environment training no later than March 19, 2026. For more information, contact Vocations at or 817-945-9321.
Ven a Ver Retiro de Discernimiento
Viernes, 27-29 de marzo, 2026
Únase a nosotros para un Retiro de Fin de Semana de Vocaciones para hombres en la escuela secundaria y la universidad, de 16 años en adelante, del 27 al 29 de marzo de 2026, en St. Joseph Seminary College en Covington, LA. Experimente la misa, las historias de discernimiento, la oración comunitaria y un recorrido por el seminario, todo sin costo alguno. Se proporciona transporte desde y hacia el seminario.
Para aquellos que tengan o vayan a tener 18 años de edad en el momento del evento, se les pedirá que se registren y completen la capacitación de Ambiente Seguro no más tardar el 19 de marzo de 2026. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con o al 817-945-9321.
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
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.
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Vocations General Intercessions |
Vocaciones General Intercesiones |
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
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 |
| March 6-8, 2026 | Open Retreat |
| March 12-15, 2026 | Men's Retreat |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday of Reflection |
| April 1-4, 2026 | Holy Week Retreat |
| April 9-12, 2026 | Women's Retreat |
| April 11, 2026 | Saturday of Reflection |
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.
March Bulletin announcement
March Bulletin flyers
WWME Logo
Annual Diocesan Appeal
GRANT REPORTS DUE for previous Annual Diocesan Appeal grant recipients
In gratitude for your parishioners who support the Annual Diocesan Appeal, the Advancement Foundation must recognize the incredible impact of the operating grants. To share the good work being done, all parishes or schools who received a FY26 grant must submit a brief report on the grant received. Please include a narrative, photos, and the completed and signed report using the fillable PDF below by March 15, 2026. If you have any questions, please email .
Almsgiving with the Annual Diocesan Appeal
Last year every parish that applied for an ADA grant received one, thanks to the generosity of parishioners exceeding the $5 million goal. This year we are $1 million away from this goal. Please share the bulletin ads below during Lent to help us reach goal and fund the grant requests from parishes and schools within our own diocese. These will also be available in the Catholic Social Media portal.
Remember, you can check your parish progress towards goal online with the “Leaderboard” worksheet at https://bit.ly/ADAMaterials2026.
Stewardship at Your Parish
Social media is your friend!
Yes, too many of us are spending way too much time on our phones scrolling, but social media can actually be a powerful engagement tool for your parish. Maybe you are using Flocknote as a means for ministries to communicate with their members or to send parish-wide correspondence; perhaps your one-stop CRM includes messaging and/or emails. But what about reaching the individual who has been checking out your parish but has not yet actually registered, or does not want to commit to a Flocknote group? Enter social media! A simple Facebook post can reach many folks who might not otherwise interact with your parish. Your objective might be to evangelize, promote an event, or simply bring comfort in our chaotic world.
Did you know the Diocese has a subscription to Catholic Social Media (https://prengersolutions.com/products/catholic-social-media/which) you can utilize for free? Data tells us that regular social media posts build engagement, and CSM provides you with readymade, high quality content. Please contact or call 817-886-6607 for more information!
Light of Christ Awards
Give your parishioners a real life example of discipleship.
The Light of Christ Award nomination forms are now available! Recognizing an individual parishioner (or married couple) with the Light of Christ award gives a tangible and accessible model of living out the four pillars of Stewardship (prayer, formation, hospitality and service) to your parishioners. Your communities may think that Stewardship is only about giving money (and this is a very common misconception!), so it is important that they see someone get recognized for their many hours of volunteering to help with landscaping, or for their time spent in adoration, or perhaps for their willingness to call and welcome new parishioners. In other words, teach your parishioners how to respond as disciples, not just through inserts in the bulletin, but by giving them a real-life example!
Award ceremonies are scheduled for (all events will start at 6:30pm and end at 8:00pm):
- Thursday, June 18; Immaculate Conception Church, Denton
- Thursday, June 25; Our Lady Queen of Peace, Wichita Falls
- Thursday, July 2; Immaculate Heart of Mary, Fort Worth
- Thursday, July 9; Our Lady of Lourdes, Mineral Wells
- Thursday, July 16; Our Lady of Mercy, Hillsboro
Paper applications are being mailed out to all parishes, however you may access the online application here: Light of Christ Nomination Form – Fill out form.
Please visit www.advancementfoundation.org/stewardship-awards for more information, or contact or call 817-886-6607.
Ideas for Homilists, Parishes, Schools and Families
Check Out the Latest Monthly ICSC Newsletter!
Reflect on the ancient Lenten triad of prayer, fasting and almsgiving; contemplate on the life of St. Katharine Drexel and how she was a model of Stewardship; and do a deep dive into what being a “Stewardship parish” really means in the March 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
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.
Catholic Relief Services
March 14-15, 2026
Read the document below to learn how Catholic Relief Services empowers and brings healing to communities affected by poverty and injustice. Your participation helps six Catholic ministries to reveal Christ’s love to victims of trafficking, war, and natural disaster, both around the world and here in the United States. Please promote this special collection in your bulletins and online. Materials will be available in the Catholic Social Media portal for all parishes.
Special Collection Calendars
Cloud for 2026 Special Collection Materials
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.
Bulletin and website materials for the Diocese of Fort Worth 2026 special collections can be found here: https://bit.ly/SpecialCollections2026. This cloud drive will be updated throughout the year. Please contact , CFRE for more information at 817-382-4939.
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Special collections calendar (2026) |
Colectas especiales (2026) |
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