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!
What does it mean to truly have an encounter with Christ? The Annual Diocesan Conference (brought to you by the Diocese of Laredo) is just the place to learn how to dive into the august mystery of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.
La Diócesis de Laredo anuncia la apertura de una Nueva Escuela: San Juan Diego Catholic School
On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, representatives from the Diocese of Laredo join Catholics from around Texas to attend Advocacy Day at the Capitol in Austin, Texas. Diocesan representatives will meet with legislative staff and lawmakers to discuss the Bishops’ legislative concerns regarding issues that affect the life and dignity of the people of Texas. Guided by the Texas Bishops, the Texas Catholic Network links thousands of Catholics together to advocate for policies and programs that support the life and dignity of every human person from conception through natural death.
Congratulations on celebrating your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary!
The mission of the Pastoral Institute of the Diocese of Laredo is to "make disciples" (Mt 28:19) by making the Catholic faith known, loved and lived among adults and young adults by helping them to become true disciples of Jesus Christ through leadership and faith formation opportunities. In the photo gallery below, please find flyers for all our courses offered this Spring.
The Diocese of Laredo Youth Ministry Office invites you!
Saturday, January 26, 2019: A day fill with a spiritual journey inspired by Pope St John Paul the II founder of the world youth day reunion.
UPDATED Event planner:
7:30 am: Light refreshments at St. John Neumann
8:00 am: Start a pilgrimage walk to Saint Augustine High School Gym, distance is about 3.1 miles and 1 hour 10 minutes’ walk. Giving time that to all the pilgrims arrive to the hosting parish.
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 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.