Lights, Catholic, Action!

Lights, Catholic, Action! S2 Ep. 38: Can College Strengthen Your Faith?

In this episode, University of Dallas president Dr. Jonathan Sanford shares how one Catholic university in North Texas is forming students to become leaders, thinkers, and faithful witnesses in a culture hungry for truth and purpose. From the power of a true liberal arts education to the challenge of AI and modern culture, he explains why forming the whole person—not just training for a job—may be more important now than ever before.

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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Submit an Event to the Diocesan Calendar

Share retreats, talks, and key parish or ministry events with the diocesan community

The Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth invites parishes, Catholic schools, ministries, and other Catholic entities in and around Fort Worth to submit events for the Diocesan online Calendar. Featured listings include retreats, faith formation opportunities, prayer gatherings, youth events, and parish activities that encourage spiritual growth and serve the wider diocesan community.

Request an Event Listing: https://fwdioc.org/request-event-listing
or visit the diocese calendar webpage and click on the blue button at the bottom.

May, the Month of Mary

Mary’s Quiet Yes, Our Generous Yes

Mary said yes with humility and trust. This May, we honor her example by saying yes to the Church’s mission through generosity, service, and prayer. Small acts of faith can grow into abundant blessings. As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we give thanks for all mothers who reflect our Blessed Mother’s sacrificial love and steadfast faith. To honor their service or that of any loved one, see www.advancementfoundation.org/ways-to-give to make a memorial gift today.

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!

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.

May Bulletin announcement
May Bulletin flyers
WWME Logo

Stewardship at Your Parish

To Ministry Fair or Not??

Does your parish joyfully host a ministry fair every year?  Or does the mere idea of it make you want to hide?  Hopefully very few of our parishes feel the latter, but all joking aside your input would be very valuable in putting together some simple best practices for parishes who would like to refresh their existing fair or are hosting one for the first time (or maybe finally relenting and hosting one after much resistance).

Please take a few minutes to complete a Ministry Fair Survey here:
Ministry Fair Survey – Fill out form

If your parish currently does not host a ministry fair, please indicate why at the bottom of the survey.

As always, please reach out with any questions/comments: at 817-886-6607 (office) 626-643-9803 (cell).

Light of Christ Awards

We have received nominations from a little over half of our parishes so far.  Please submit your application ASAP!  Our congratulatory letters from the Bishop will start being mailed out next week, as well as instructions for your nominees on how to RSVP for their ceremony.  If you have any questions, please let Patricia Gonzalez know.

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

You may access the online application here: Light of Christ Nomination Form – Fill out form.

If you require a hard copy application, please contact Patricia Gonzalez.
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 Holy Spirit and the feast of Pentecost; contemplate on the life of St. Philip Neri and his relentless commitment to evangelization; and learn how compassion is so critical in understanding mental illness in the May 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.

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.

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.