St. Mary's Seminary

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Dcn. Carlin Waters, a Houston Vocations seminarian!

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Dcn. Theodore Birkofer, from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston!

Congratulations to Dcn. Joseph Fiorentino, ordained to the Transitional Diaconate last Saturday in the Diocese of Tyler.

Please join us in continuing to pray for him as he prepares for ordination to the priesthood.

A joyful new chapter begins for the Diocese of Laredo!

Save the date for the Ordination & Installation of Very Reverend John J. Gomez as the Second Bishop of the Diocese of Laredo.

📅 June 30, 2026 | 2:00 PM
📍 Sames Auto Arena, Laredo, Texas

Join us in prayer and celebration as we welcome our new shepherd.

More details to come.

With profound gratitude and praise to Almighty God, the Diocese of Brownsville joyfully announces the Ordination to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood of Rev. Mr. Arturo Escobedo, Jr. through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by Bishop Daniel E. Flores.

In this sacred celebration, the Church rejoices as Christ calls another servant to stand at His altar, proclaim His Gospel, and shepherd His people with faith, devotion, and love. May the Holy Spirit strengthen Rev. Mr. Arturo Escobedo, Jr. as he answers God’s call with a generous heart and a life dedicated completely to the service of the Church.

The faithful are invited to join in this beautiful moment of grace and thanksgiving.
📍 Immaculate Conception Cathedral
🗓 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 10:00 A.M.

Please continue to pray for Rev. Mr. Arturo Escobedo, Jr. and for an increase in holy vocations to the priesthood throughout the Diocese of Brownsville.

This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.” — Luke 22:19

Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!