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!
The public is invited to attend the Memorial Day Mass and ceremony at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Date: Saturday, May 26, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 3600 McPherson Ave. Laredo, Texas 78040
Location Specifications: By the flag poles facing the Saunders Road main gate (up in front)
Fifty young ladies and fifty young men from St. Augustine High School graduated this Saturday, May 18, 2018.
“When we are faithful to God's plan, communication becomes an effective expression of our responsible search for truth and our pursuit of goodness."— Pope Francis, Message for World Communications Day 2018.
This weekend, May 12-13, all the parishes and missions in the Diocese of Laredo are taking up a second collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). Your support helps the CCC connect people to Christ, here and around the world, through the internet, social networks, television, radio, and print media.
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH IS BLUE SUNDAY – A DAY OF PRAYER FOR ABUSED CHILDREN
April is child abuse prevention month, and to remember the millions of children who are victims of abuse and neglect, Blue Sunday Child Abuse Prevention Initiative is asking all of us to take a moment to pray on Sunday, April 29th.
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back will take place Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 10 AM to 2 PM.
San Martin De Porres Catholic Church is among the Diocese of Laredo sites participating in the DEA Take Back.
The DEA encourages everyone to bring their medicines that are being unused to official collection sites, and partake in proper disposal of discarded pills and patches.
The priestly ordination of twin brothers Juan Mercado and Pedro Mercado Jr. will be something to behold!
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 Charities
Catholic Charities Diocese of Laredo's vision is to find solutions to reduce poverty in our community.