41st Annual Good Friday Rosary Vigil for Life
Friday, April 3, 2026 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
During the annual Rosary Vigil for Life on Good Friday, we invoke the intercession of Mary to end the Culture of Death. With the support of Most Reverend Michael F. Olson, hundreds gather in front of Planned Parenthood, 6464 John Ryan Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76132, to pray all 20 mysteries of the rosary.
Diocese e-Bulletin Announcement
Catholic Center CLosed April 2-6, 2026
As disciples of Christ, we are called during Lent to dedicate ourselves to prayer and scripture, service (also called almsgiving), and sacrifice in the form of self-examination and fasting. May your Lenten journey bear much fruit and bring you closer to Our Lord, and may you be a bright lamp (Matthew 5:14-16) for your family and your community. Click Lent Resources for more information.
In honor of Holy Week the Catholic Center will be closed from Holy Thursday, April 2 thru Easter Monday, April 6, 2026 and reopen Tuesday April 7, 2026. Therefor the e-Bulletin will not run on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The e-Bulletin will return to normal schedule Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Lights, Catholic, Action!
Lights, Catholic, Action! S2 Ep. 31: Forming Hearts Through Sacred Music
Sacred music doesn’t just teach notes—it forms hearts. In this episode of Lights, Catholic, Action, we’re joined by Ashley Ratcliff, choir director at St. John the Apostle Catholic School and leader of the parish music ministry. Ashley shares how God prepared her heart and guided her journey into music ministry, an unexpected path that led to teaching sacred music and helping young voices make a joyful noise unto the Lord. From parish choir to Catholic school classrooms, she reflects on trusting God’s timing, answering His call, and allowing praise to become a path of healing and renewal.
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!
Mass of Reparation for Victims of Abuse
April – Child Abuse Prevention Month
You are invited to the Mass of Reparation for Victims of Abuse, celebrated by Bishop Olson on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM at St. Mary of the Assumption, Fort Worth.
This Mass holds a solemn and meaningful place in the life of our Diocesan Church. It is a time for us to come together as a community of faith to pray for healing, to offer reparation for the grave sins of abuse, and to renew our shared commitment to safeguarding the vulnerable.
By gathering in prayer, we give visible witness that the Church stands firmly with those who have suffered harm. We remain steadfast in our commitment to justice, healing, and restoration, and we ask God to bring comfort, strength, and hope to all.
Mass of Reparation Invitation
Misa de Reparación Para Víctima de Abuso
St. Andrew Breakfast
Saturday, April 18, 2026
The next St. Andrew Breakfast will be on Saturday morning April 18, 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 April 16, 2026, through the or by calling 817-945-9321.
St. Andrew Desayuno
Sábado, 18 de abril, 2026
El próximo Desayuno de St. Andrew será el sábado 18 de abril, 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 16 de abril, 2026, por la o llamando al 817-945-9321.
2026 Vocation Awareness Program
A Weekend of Discernment, June 12-14, 2026 University of Dallas, Irving
Discernment is not a journey you need to make alone. Since 1990 the annual Vocation Awareness Program has provided a unique and proven opportunity for single Catholic men and women, 18-40, to join others in seeking answers to questions they have about life as a Priest, Sister, Brother, or Consecrated Lay Woman. The weekend includes presentations, panel discussions, Q&A periods, and one-on-one dialogue with Priests, Sisters, and Brothers. Rooms are provided for no fee, and no one will pressure you or seek a commitment.
Learn more or to apply contact the Diocese , 817-945-9321. Application Deadline is May 26, 2026.
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
Spirit Games 2026
Sunday, April 19, 2026 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
The "Spirit Games" at Nolan Catholic High School (NCHS) is an annual, faith-filled event for the youth of the Fort Worth Diocese, hosted by the Stephen Breen Memorial Foundation and the Diocese of Fort Worth, featuring Mass, fun activities like obstacle courses, 9 Square in the Air, and more, as well as face painting, sand art, and delicious BBQ. All to support Catholic education and to honor the legacy of Stephen Breen. We hope to see you there, proudly showing your Catholic school community spirit!
Advancement Foundation's Tax Season Campaign
New Laws, New Opportunities
New Tax Law changes allow you to deduct up to $1,000 (single filers) or $2,000 (married couples) in cash charitable donations even if you don’t itemize. So even smaller donations can benefit you while making an impact at your parish, Catholic school, or the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth Advancement Foundation. Note: Gifts to donor advised funds are excluded.
Help your non-profit while helping yourself this tax season. Learn about the new rules at https://advancementfoundation.planmygift.org/2026-tax-law-changes or by emailing , the Advancement Foundation’s Director of Planned Giving, or by calling 682-622-8393.
Advancement Foundation's Lenten Stewardship
A Life Well Worked — A Legacy Well Planned
As we near the end of the month of March, we are encouraged to imitate the life of St. Joseph the Worker.
As we reflect on our life, well worked, and a legacy well planned, we can be assured that gifts to our Catholic parishes, schools and the Diocese can carry our values and compassion far into the future.
Have you started your legacy plan? What motivates you to give back? As you make plans for your future, know that we can assist you in fulfilling your wishes. Learn more about Planned Giving from the Advancement Foundation’s Director of Planned Giving, or at advancementfoundation.planmygift.org. You may even create your own legacy gift and your will at no cost to you. Visit freewill.com/FortWorthDiocese.
Annual Diocesan Appeal
GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
Parish and School operating grants are an important case for support in the Annual Diocesan Appeal. Grant applications are due April 15 and are available online now. Please review and complete the applications found below and online. We highly suggest typing your responses in the fillable PDF below. However, live signatures are preferred over digital signatures. Learn more about the grant program at https://www.advancementfoundation.org/grants.
Remember, if your parish received a grant this fiscal year, a grant report is required in order to be considered in FY2027. If you have any questions, please email .
Fillable Grant Application for PARISH
Fillable Grant Application for SCHOOL
Fillable Grant Report for Parish and School
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.
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 |
| April 1-4, 2026 | Holy Week Retreat |
| April 9-12, 2026 | Women's Retreat |
| April 11, 2026 | Saturday of Reflection |
| May 8-10, 2026 | Open Retreat |
| May 15-17, 2026 | Hispanic Retreat |
| June 14-19 and 14-22, 2026 | Summer Directed Retreats |
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.
April Bulletin announcement
April Bulletin flyers
WWME Logo
Stewardship at Your Parish
Canva template for Holy Week/Easter handouts
Are you wanting to engage with the many, many folks who will walk through your doors over the next couple of weeks but don’t have enough time to come up with a tool? We have you covered! Below are two Canva templates that can be customized however you want. There is a postcard-sized handout template which contains very basic information, and then a larger “one-pager” with a little more detail. These are intended to be modified to reflect the aspects of your parish that you would want to highlight, eg highlight upcoming events instead of the ministry samples; change the greeting wording; include adoration times; etc.
Postcard template | One-pager template
Please reach out with any questions or if you have difficulty accessing the templates: at 817-886-6607 (office) 626-643-9803 (cell).
Light of Christ Awards
Who at your parish is living out their baptismal call in an extraordinary way?
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 congregations may think that Stewardship is only about giving money (and this is a very common misconception!), but we all know that the usher who consistently show up for the early Masses, the catechist who has taught years of elementary formation, or the married couple who has partnered with countless engaged couples are the folks who are helping to build a sense of community and spreading the love of Christ in your parishes.
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 have been 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 (office) or 626-643-9803 (cell).
Ideas for Homilists, Parishes, Schools and Families
Check Out the Latest Monthly ICSC Newsletter!
Reflect on the joy of Easter; contemplate on the life of St. John Baptist de la Salle and how he was a model of Stewardship; and get tips on teaching kids how to be good stewards in the April 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
April-June 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 April 5 - June 28, 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.
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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