Aging with Grace
Back by popular demand! July 20, 2024
This Catholic workshop for empty nesters, retirees, caregivers and their loved ones, sponsored by the Advancement Foundation, St. Thomas More Society and the Respect Life Office, will help answer those questions and provide guidance and valuable resources. Everyone in the Diocese of Fort Worth is welcome to join us on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (check in from 9:30-10 a.m.) at St. Rita Catholic Parish, 5550 E. Lancaster, Fort Worth, 76112. Advance registration is required and limited to 50 participants.
Attention Web Administrators
We have slightly rearranged the Marriage & Family and Hispanic Ministry sections on the diocesan website.
- Marriage & Family Life: https://fwdioc.org/marriage-family-life
- Hispanic Ministry: https://fwdioc.org/ministerio-hispano
Please update the links on your website to reflect these changes on the respective pages and subpages. Additionally, there has been a change in the contact position for these sections. Thank you for your attention to these updates.
Quo Vadis 2024
July 26, 2024
Quo Vadis is a FREE one-day vocation discernment retreat for young men in High School who are living in the Diocese of Fort Worth. The camp is a rare chance for High School young men grades 9-12 to begin considering their vocation from God by speaking with priests and seminarians. Retreat will be held at Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House, 600 N Shady Shores Rd, Lake Dallas, Friday, July 26, 2024 from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. For more information and registration contact the at 817-945-9321.
Quo Vadis 2024
26 de julio, 2024
Quo Vadis es un retiro de discernimiento vocacional GRATUITO DE un día para jóvenes de la escuela secundaria que viven en la Diócesis de Fort Worth. El campamento es una rara oportunidad para que los jóvenes de secundaria de 9-12 grados comiencen a considerar su vocación de Dios hablando con sacerdotes y seminaristas. El retiro se llevará a cabo en el Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House, 600 N Shady Shores Rd, Lake Dallas, el viernes 26 de julio de 2024 de 7:30 am a 3:00 pm. Para obtener más información y registro, comuníquese con la al 817-945-9321.
National Eucharistic Congress
July 17-21, 2024, Indianapolis, Indiana
Participate in this pivotal moment in the church and draw into a deeper intimacy with our Lord. This historic 5-day gathering of missionary disciples will be a new Pentecost and personal commission to invite others to know Christ. More information
We still have individual tickets for the discounted price of $200 for the whole congress. They may be purchased by contacting or by calling 817-945-9357 or by clicking on the buttons below and filling out the forms.
New Campaign Reporting for Parishes
Now Live!
The real-time reporting for parish capital campaigns and Annual Diocesan Appeal that was described during the May 17 Business Manager Meeting is now live under the “Reporting” tab when you log into www.blackbaud.com. Colorful dashboards show commitments toward goal, number of parishioners participating, percentage of goal paid and average gift amounts. Several charts and graphs help analyze your parish results. Also included are downloadable reports of donors (both hard credits and soft credits), as well as past due and cash flow reports.
These real-time reports replace the email reports previously sent by the Advancement Foundation. Pastors, business managers and bookkeepers with a blackbaud.com user ID and password may access information at any time for reporting in your bulletin and to campaign committees and finance councils. If you need a blackbaud.com login, please contact . If you need assistance understanding the new reports, please contact or .
Blackbaud Dashboard Instructions
Annual Diocesan Appeal 2024-2025
Save the Dates
On announcement weekend grant recipients from throughout the diocese will be available to give lay witness stories in your parishes. Please save the weekend of September 21-22 for a pulpit announcement at all Masses. More will be discussed at kick-off webinars. Kick-off webinars are for pastors, business managers, communication teams and stewardship teams. Please contact with any questions or concerns at 817-382-4939.
- August 2, 2024: Kick-Off Webinar
- August 5, 2024: Kick-Off in-person training Fort Worth
- September 21-22, 2024: Announcement Weekend including Speakers Bureau in parishes
- September 28-29, 2024: Commitment Sunday
#iGiveCatholic 2024 Kickoff
Register Now for July 31, August 1 Events
Gain valuable tips for conducting a successful #iGiveCatholic fundraising campaign on #GivingTuesday during our kickoff workshop. Designed for both returning organizations and those still deciding whether to participate, you will hear exciting new changes for 2024 and learn best practices from some of the top performers in 2023 when 52 parishes, schools, apostolates and ministries in the Diocese of Fort Worth collectively raised $1,007,213.
The same kickoff event will be offered in two locations. The event is free, but advance registration is required at the links below:
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
Holy Trinity Catholic School, Grapevine
Thursday, August 1, 2024 (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
Our Lady Queen of Peace, Wichita Falls
More exciting news about #iGiveCatholic on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024 is coming. Watch your email, the eBulletin or https://www.advancementfoundation.org/iGiveCatholic-en for updates. Or, contact , or at the Advancement Foundation.
World Mission Sunday 2024
Day of Reflection, Saturday, August 17, 2024
Pope Francis, in his message for World Mission Sunday 2024, encourages the faithful to 'Go and invite everyone to the banquet.' Acknowledging our role as missionary disciples already partaking in Christ's banquet, the Holy Father calls upon us to extend this invitation to those who may not yet be aware of it. Read full message
The Day of Reflection on August 17, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Arlington, led by Priest-Theologian Father Ron Rolheiser, on the theme 'Go and invite everyone to the banquet,' presents a valuable opportunity for prayer and missionary reflection. This, in turn, will certainly strengthen our faith and impel us in our baptismal call to be missionaries.
July Stewardship Newsletters
Now Available for Parishes, Schools, Catechists.
The July 2024 edition of the International Catholic Stewardship Council’s parish newsletter is now available in English and Spanish. This issue has resources for priests, deacons, catechists, parish communications staff and stewardship committees. Don’t miss the article about being a good steward of your family this summer. For more Stewardship resources for your parish, school, Catholic ministry or your family, please visit www.advancementfoundation.org/stewardship.
ICSC Parish Newsletter
Boletín Parroquial de ICSC
Parish Stewardship Reflections
July - September 2024
Below please find General Intercessions and Bulletin/Website Announcements tied to the weekly readings in both English and Spanish. For additional Stewardship Resources for Parishes (including resources for prior quarters), please visit: fwdioc.app.box.com or contact at the Advancement Foundation or call 817-533-7242.
Cana Commandments Marriage Enrichment Retreat
Save the Date, Saturday, September 14, 2024
The Cana Commandments is a one-day marriage enrichment retreat in the diocese for couples to discover how God’s gift of the Ten Commandments not only applies to their individual lives but to their marriage as well. The retreat is designed to open the hearts and minds of couples regarding their approach to their marital union.
Married couples are invited to attend on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 6150 Pershing Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76107 from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM with guest speaker, Licensed Professional Counselor Dana Nygaard, MA, LPC.
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 |
| July 19-21, 2024 | Open Retreat |
| August 8-11, 2024 | Women's Recovered Alcoholics Retreat |
| August 10, 2024 | Saturday of Reflection |
| September 27-29, 2024 | Young Adult Retreat |
Rachel Ministries Retreat
August 23-25, 2024
Are you or someone you know struggling after an abortion? Rachel Ministries is offering a weekend retreat for spiritual and emotional healing after abortion on August 23-25. This retreat helps those who struggle with grief, guilt, and pain after abortion to find healing and hope. Come and experience the mercy, forgiveness, and healing love of God in the company of others who understand what you’re going through. For more information or to register, please call 817-923-4757. Confidentiality is strictly observed.
The retreat location is not advertised to protect anonymity of participants. Participants need to call the number for more information.
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.
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.
July bulletin announcement
July bulletin flyers
WWME Logo
Special Collection Calendars
Throughout the year, parishes in 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. It's a simple way to teach stewardship and our duty to care for our local and international Catholic Church. Please give your parishioners the opportunity to live stewardship as a way of life.
If you have any questions about special collections, please contact , CFRE, Director of Annual Giving and Grants of the Advancement Foundation at 817-382-4939, or visit fwdioc.org/special-collections.
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Special collections calendar (2024) |
Colectas especiales (2024) |
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