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
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!
This art contest is open to children and youth, 1st grade through high school in the Diocese of Laredo. Any kind of ORIGINAL art such as drawings or paintings on posters can be submitted, dealing with this year’s theme: "Every life is Cherished, Chosen and Sent” Deadline for submission of art: Monday, November 19, 2018 at 5:00 pm. A panel consisting of the Very Reverend Anthony Mendoza (Vicar-General of the Diocese of Laredo), Mrs.
"We are CALLED" / "Somo LLAMADOS," the title of this year's High School Youth Conference (DLYC), is hosted by the Diocese of Laredo Youth Ministry. Why participate? Pope Francis challenges all of us to become missionary disciples who are not afraid to witness the faith. We believe that a joint witness of thousands of young people and their prayers will indeed help young people to see themselves as witnesses of Christ and members of a young Church.
Save the date and register today! Sponsored by the Diocese of Laredo and presented by Linda, Kracht, from Fortifying Families of Faith, this workshop covers all the hot-button issues parents face in the family today. Topics include Parent responsibilities, the purpose of the family, the teen brain, substance abuse, authentic love, pornography and sexuality topics, marriage, the American worldview, types of personalities and parenting and communication.
Every year, parishes from around the diocese nominate an altar server for the outstanding server (one male and one female) for the Diocese of Laredo. This year, the Mass and ceremony was celebrated on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at St. Patrick Church. The following parishes nominated a server from their community: Santo Niño Church, Nuestra Señora del Rosario Church, San Vicente de Paul Church, St. Joseph Church (Laredo), San Agustín Cathedral, Christ the King Church, St. Patrick Church and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (Laredo).
Download PDF version (en Español & in English) of the Media Release from Bishop James A. Tamayo here and the Diocese of Laredo and Texas Conference of Catholic Bishops Statement here.
You are invited to “TESTIFY for KHOY!” Our KHOY RADIOTHON will take place from October 8 - 12, 2018 from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm! This is the one time a year we ask listeners, businesses, and friends to make a financial contribution to KHOY. We are a non-commercial radio station, which means we are listener-supported and cannot do what we do without your help.
Join us during our 2018 radiothon! Whether you visit us to make a contribution, join us for a free meal, or go "on-the-air" to testify, you are welcome to visit the KHOY studio and be a part of this most special event.
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.