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!
The Diocesan Catechetical Commissioning Mass is on September 7, 2019, at Saint Patrick Church at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
The Pastoral Institute will be offering courses in the Fall 2019. Please take the time to pray and consider this opportunity that our Mother Church is giving us. If interested, please do not hesitate to call and ask for further questions: Jesus Zenteno (956)-727-2140
You can Pre-Register, there is NO penalty for cancellation. Filling out Registration Forms and Payments are done on the first day of the course.
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, made the following statement in response to the climate of fear created by the Department of Homeland Security’s announced immigration enforcement actions and the Administration’s new Interim Final Rule to drastically limit asylum, which was published today:
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) held its 2019 Spring General Assembly in Baltimore from June 11 to June 14. In terms of anticipation and importance to the U.S. Church, the U.S. protocols for the application of Pope Francis’ apostolic letter, Vos estis lux mundi (You are the light of the world) topped the list. In the letter dated May 7, 2019, Pope Francis established new procedures for reporting abuse and for holding both the abuser and the bishops and religious superiors accountable for their actions.
The Office of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Laredo regrettably announces that San Juan Diego Catholic School (SJDCS), meant to be a merger school for former students of St. Peter’s Memorial School (SPMS) and Our Lady of Guadalupe School (OLGS), as well as students from other schools, will not be opening. Despite our greatest efforts and diligent preparation to foster this new Catholic legacy, the proposed school will not open as a result of low enrollment.
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Laredo, invites anyone who is looking for a service opportunity this summer to consider volunteering his or her time at La Frontera migrant shelter. Please read the flyer for more information. Kindly share this post on your feed to help us spread the word! Happy Monday to all.
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.