First Bishop of Laredo
Most Reverend James A. Tamayo, D.D.
Date of Ordination: June 11, 1976
Date of Installation: August 9, 2000
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Promise to Protect
Safe Environment
The Diocese of Laredo is proactively engaged, through the education, training, and screening of its clergy,
lay personnel, and volunteers, in maintaining a safe environment for children and young persons in all
its churches, facilities, and sponsored events. If you, or someone you know, has been a victim
of child sexual abuse by church personnel, please contact:
Melinda Sepulveda
Interim Victim Assistance Coordinator
1901 Corpus Christi St. Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 764-7868
Safe Environment Reporting Guidelines
Diocesan News Blog
Read about all the events happening in our diocese, special Masses, announcements from our parishes and missions, upcoming events, and important news from national Catholic outlets! Click on the title of each story to read it in full!
RACE DIRECTOR: Anna Marie Gomez (361) 231-1029
PLACE: Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 504 E. Santa Clara Hebbronville, TX 78361
REGISTRATION: 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. START OF EVENT: 8:00 a.m.
ENTRY FEE: $25.00 Pre Registration and same day. $20.00 for Teams of 5 or more.
ONLINE REGISTRATION: https://www.active.com/hebbronville-tx/running/distance-running-races/ou...
OFFICE OF YOUTH MINISTRY: Teens are invited to the annual Diocese of Laredo Youth Conference to be held in November. Please find our promotional flyer in the gallery below.
Those couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2020 are invited to attend the Silver and Gold Wedding Anniversary Mass. Each couple will receive a special certificate signed Bishop Tamayo and a commemorative coin with his coat of arms so please send the registrations as soon as possible so we can order them in time. We will be accepting registrations starting November 18, 2019.
Call the Office of Family Life if you have any questions: (956) 727-2140
On behalf of Adult Faith Formation, we are passing this information on the upcoming Women's English Cursillo Retreat that will be held from December 5- 8, 2019.
In 2009, the Medical Missionaries of Divine Mercy (MMDM), at the request of Bishop James A. Tamayo, DD, partnered with the Diocese of Laredo and launched the medical mission to serve the indigent healthcare needs in our community. The MMDM is a group of medical doctors, dentist, optometrists, nurses, priests, deacons and volunteers from St. Laurence Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
Dear Diocesan Family,
We would like to invite all of you to become part of our diocesan Annual Altar Server Ceremony Mass that will be held at St.Patrick Church in Laredo on October 19, 2019. The Mass will begin at 10:00 AM. Doors will open at 8:00 AM.
- Before the Mass, we will be having a time of prayer and worship for our children and young adults.
- Attendance to our "MINI- Prayer Session" before Mass, is NOT MANDATORY.
- Pews will be Reserved by parishes, ONLY FOR THE ALTAR SERVERS.
KHOY Radio
KHOY is a nonprofit, non-commercial educational FM broadcast station that serves the community of Laredo and surrounding areas with positive programming.
Youth Ministry
It is the goal of the Office of Youth Ministry to help young people grow in their faith and come to know Christ through service to their community and others.
Family Life Ministry
The Family Life Office responds in faith to the spiritual needs of God's people throughout the natural life cycle by enriching their journey of faith.
Vocations
Thinking about a vocation? There are four types of vocations. Need help discerning which one suits you? We can help!
Adult Faith Formation
Religious Education strives to make disciples by making the Catholic faith known, loved and lived among adults and young adults through leadership and faith formation.
Stewardship and Development
Our mission is to assist, teach, affirm and empower Catholics in the Diocese of Laredo to live as disciples and stewards of the Church.
Tribunal
Our mission is to bring back those individuals, whose marriages have ended, into the sacramental life of the Church.
Sacramental Preparation
The Office of Sacramental Preparation is committed to witnessing and proclaiming the reign of God through motivation, education and communication.
Catholic Cemetery
Calvary Catholic Cemetery is committed to the corporal work of mercy, performing a ministry of service to all the faithful.
Pastoral Institute
Our mission is to make disciples, by making the Catholic faith known, loved and lived among adults and young adults, through leadership and faith formation opportunities.
CYO Sports
The Catholic Youth Organization enriches families and strengthens communities across Laredo through youth programs that embrace the love and example of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities Diocese of Laredo's vision is to find solutions to reduce poverty in our community.