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:
Romeo Rodríguez
Victim Assistance Coordinator
1201 Corpus Christi St.
Laredo, TX 78043 (956) 764-7825
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!
His Excellency, the Most Reverend James A. Tamayo, D.D., is proud to announce the appointment of Mrs. Barbra Zurita as the new Principal of St. Augustine Elementary/Middle School and Sister Christina Conroy as the new Assistant Principal for the upcoming 2017-2018 academic year.
For full statement, please click here.
The state of Texas has changed the relationship of local law enforcement with the Immigration Control Enforcement agency. The bishops of Texas oppose the legislation, S.B. 4, known colloquially as the "anti-sanctuary city" bill, and encourage Catholics throughout Texas to learn more about their own Fourth Amendment rights and how they can make their communities safer and more welcoming to immigrants.
Visit the TCCB website for the full statement + more resources.
Fortnight for Freedom: June 21, 2017 - July 4, 2017. For more information, please visit usccb.org/fortnightforfreedom.
Youth Ministry Movie Night: Friday, June 30, 2017. 7 PM-10 PM. St. Joseph Catholic Church. 109 S Meadow Avenue. Laredo, TX.
Pastoral Institute Summer Course: July 10 - July 20, 2017. (Mon-Thurs / 2 weeks) 8-11 AM OR 6-9 PM. Pastoral Institute. 1203 Corpus Christi St. Laredo, TX.
Take advantage of these courses offered by the Pastoral Institute:
SUMMER (LAREDO):
Introduction to the Old Testament
FALL (EAGLE PASS):
Introducción a la Biblia
La liturgia católica
Join His Excellency, Bishop James Tamayo, D.D. & The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem Southwestern Lieutenancy on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land & Fatima in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima's Apparitions.
Take this opportunity to walk where Jesus walked and visit the site of Our Lady of Fatima's apparitions. September 5 - 18, 2017
Visit their website for itineraries, trip and tour details, package deals, and more options.
The Diocese of Laredo is blessed to be amongst the 175 dioceses participating in V Encuentro.
The main goal of the V Encuentro is to discern ways in which the Church in the United States can better respond to the Hispanic/Latino presence, and to strengthen the ways in which Hispanics/Latinos respond to the call to the New Evangelization as missionary disciples serving the entire Church.
For more information, please contact Leti Valdez at lvaldez@dioceseoflaredo.org or (956) 727-2140.
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.
Evangelization
The Office of Evangelization strives to call to each Catholic to deepen his or her own faith, develop a personal and intimate encounter with Jesus Christ and boldly proclaim the Gospel.
Adult Religious Education
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.
Religious Education for Children
The Office of Religious Education for Children 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.
Adult Faith Formation
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 Social Services
Catholic Social Services of Laredo's vision is to find solutions to reduce poverty in our community.