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The process of creating a will can feel overwhelming, and it’s easy to make mistakes along the way. Our partners at Freewill share simple steps you can take to ensure this doesn’t happen.

Congratulations to Brother Nick Gonzalez, FSC, Cathedral High School Class of 1980, on his appointment to Brother Visitor of the De La Salle Christian Brothers of the District of San Francisco New Orleans.

The Catholic Foundation recently announced the 5th Annual Steward of the Year Contest. Here’s a look back at the last four years of honoring great stewards in the Diocese of El Paso. Nominations for 2022 are being accepted until July 8.

Luz Ulrickson, a longtime math teacher and tutor, passed away peacefully today at the age of 96.

A native of Pecos and El Paso, Msgr. Bañuelas has most recently served as pastor of St. Mark Parish since 2015. He began his studies at St. Charles Seminary and earned a doctorate from the Gregorian University in Rome.

The Catholic Foundation is in search of exceptional individuals who have demonstrated a Stewardship way of life at their parish, in ministry, or at our Catholic schools. Nominations are being accepted!

The Catholic Foundation is honored to welcome the Jomel A. Francisco Fund for the Filipino-American Endowment Fund. The fund provides annual support for retired priests and vocations.

Every year the Bishop works with the Priest Personnel Board, an advisory body made up of experienced priests who are representatives of the Diocese, to make decisions about new assignments.

Diocesan Choir Director Peter Kolar has been recognized as “Pastoral Musician of the Year” by the National Association of Pastoral Musicians.

Bishop Mark Seitz ordained five men to the priesthood on May 27, 2022. It was the first time since 1993 that the Diocese of El Paso has ordained five men together. Now they’re ready to serve. We have the details on their first assignment.