Quo Vadis 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
This retreat is for young men in high school within the Diocese of Fort Worth. Boys who graduate 8th grade in May/June 2026 and will be freshmen in the school year 2026-2027 are eligible to register. Young men who graduate high school in May/June 2026 are eligible to register.
If you are a high school man looking to grow in these areas, while also getting to know our seminarians and priests, please come to this retreat. Questions? Call 817-945-9321 or email . View Flyer
Aging With Grace, July 25
Register Now, Limited Seats Available
Our popular workshop for Catholic empty nesters, retirees, caregivers and their loved ones is coming to Holy Redeemer in Aledo on Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Topics covered include the Pastoral Side of Aging and End of Life, Catholic Medical Ethics 101 and Elder Law from a Catholic Perspective. Lunch, snacks and all materials are included in the registration price of $15 or $25 for couples. Register now as this opportunity is limited to the first 50 to register and the event will sell out. All Catholics throughout the diocese are welcome to attend. Complete information and registration are available at: Aging with Grace.
Parishes: Please promote this event using the artwork provided.
#iGiveCatholic
Webinar on Wednesday, August 26th at 2 p.m.
Hard to believe but it’s already time to start thinking about the #iGiveCatholic 2026 campaign! Giving Tuesday falls on December 1st this year; there is a “Getting Ready” webinar scheduled for Wednesday, August 26th at 2pm.
Would you like to chat about the benefits of utilizing #iGiveCatholic as an easy and effective fundraiser? Contact or 626-643-9803.
Summer Planning
Plan to share the gift of faith
Our parishes and schools are more than buildings—they are living communities where faith is formed, sacraments are celebrated, and lives are transformed.
Planned gifts help sustain these sacred places long into the future, supporting everything from Catholic education to ministry outreach. Even a simple bequest can make a profound impact.
If you’ve ever wondered how to give back in a lasting way, this may be the perfect place to begin.
Support parishes and Catholic schools today! See your respective parish website or www.advancementfoundation.org/ways-to-give or create your own will at no cost, see www.freewill.com.
Retiros Vocacionales 2026
Saturday, August 8, 2026 8:00 AM - Sunday, August 9, 2026 12:00 PM
La oficina del Ministerio y la Pastoral Juvenil invitan a todos los hombres y mujeres solteros de 18 - 35 años de edad con inquietud vocacional a vivir un fin de semana de oracion, actividades, temas y oportudidad para preguntas y respuestas.
Estos retiros son gratuitos!
La fecha y horario del retiro para mujereses es el 8 y 9 de agosto, 2026 empezando 8:00 am el sábado con desayuno ligero y termina 12 pm el domingo.
La fecha y horario del retiro para hombres es el 22 y 23 de agosto, 2026 empezando a las 8:00 am el sábado con desayuno ligero y termina 4:00 pm el domingo.
Los dos retiros se llevaran en el Centro de Formación Diocesano y su dirección es 2517 Hanna Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164.
2026 Day of Reflection
Renewing our Baptismal call during the Centenary of World Mission Sunday
In preparation for the historic celebration of 100 years of World Mission Sunday, we invite you to join us for a Day of Reflection on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM, at St. Matthew Parish, 2021 New York Ave., Arlington, TX 76010, to reflect as missionary disciples on how we can proclaim, live, and share the faithful love of God in our world today.
The keynote speaker will be Father Juan Molina, President and CEO, of the Mexican American Catholic College in San Antonio, Texas.
World Youth Day
Pilgrimage to World Youth Day Trip Date: Aug 1, 2027 - Aug 10, 2027
Join Verso Ministries and the Diocese of Fort Worth for a life-changing week on pilgrimage. Experience the global Church firsthand amidst the unique and vibrant story of Catholicism in Korea. From remarkable saints, bustling markets, and moving shrines to Mass with the Pope and sleeping under the stars, join millions of Catholic young people in this worldwide encounter and celebration. You’ll never experience God, the Church, or your faith the same way again.
This pilgrimage is for adults 18+. Minors are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Parishes: Please promote on all communication platforms, Facebook, social media and e-bulletins. For questions email .
¡Alumbremos Juntos!
Temp. 1, Ep. 7: Evangelizando en las redes - con corazón
El episodio 7 de ¡Alumbremos Juntos! con la invitada Patricia Medrano fue una de las entrevistas más populares del podcast. Volver a verlo y ver episodios más grandes en YouTube, Spotify y Apple Podcasts.
¡Mira en YouTube o escucha en tu plataforma de podcast favorita! Cada episodio, lanzado cada 1er y 3er viernes de cada mes, explora la identidad y misión de la Iglesia Católica en el norte de Texas con un nuevo invitado cada semana. Además, por favor comparta en sus plataformas de redes sociales o boletines electrónicos parroquiales!
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 31 - Aug 2, 2026 | Hispanic Open Retreat |
| Aug. 6-9, 2026 | Women's AA Retreat |
| Aug. 8, 2026 | Saturday of Reflection |
| Aug. 14-16, 2026 | Open Retreat |
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.
July Bulletin announcement
July Bulletin flyers
WWME Logo
Stewardship at Your Parish
Imago Dei Registration is Open!
The Advancement Foundation is pleased to open up registration for Imago Dei: In communion and stewardship with God and one another. This is a series of five talks on stewardship, scheduled on various Saturdays from August through October at different parishes throughout the Diocese. Four of the days will cover a specific stewardship pillar—prayer, service, hospitality and formation—and a fifth day will be a broad stewardship talk delivered entirely in Spanish. These events are intended for anyone who is interested in deepening their understanding of what it means to live a life of discipleship.
- August 15, St. Vincent de Paul in Arlington: Hospitality
- August 29, Our Lady Queen of Peace in Wichita Falls: Prayer
- September 19, St. Stephen in Weatherford: Service
- October 3, St. Andrew in Fort Worth: Formation
- October 10, Diocesan Formation Center in Fort Worth: Stewardship Overview (Spanish)
Registration is open for the August 15th Hospitality talk at St. Vincent de Paul in Arlington, located at 5819 W Pleasant Ridge Road, Arlington. The day will begin with Mass at 8:30am, followed by breakfast in the parish hall and then a talk given by Renée Bader, Director of Stewardship and Ministry at St. Vincent de Paul parish. The talk should conclude by 11:30am. Individual tickets are $5/person, but a generous group discount will be given to groups of 5 or more people, if they are from the same parish.
Register here: www.givecentral.org/ImagoDeiHospitality
The August 15th talk will examine how you, the individual parishioner, parish staff, stewardship member, etc., open your heart to others. With 19 years of experience in the Diocese of Fort Worth, Ms. Bader will lead a discussion on what hospitality means from the perspective of our baptismal call. Spoiler alert: hospitality is more than serving coffee and donuts after Mass!
As always, please reach out with any questions/comments: at 817-886-6607 (office) 626-643-9803 (cell).
Ideas for Homilists, Parishes, Schools and Families
Check Out the Latest Monthly ICSC Newsletter!
Learn about the value of simplicity with your family during the summer; reflect on the lives of Prisca and Aquila, two early converts and saints; and consider how leisure time is another opportunity to connect with God in the July 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
July-September 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 July 5 - September 27, 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.
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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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Colectas especiales (2026) |
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