St. James Catholic Church Women’s Retreat: St. James Catholic Church in Sulphur Springs (297 Texas St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482) is hosting a women’s retreat on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The theme for the retreat is “Surrender. Grace. Forgiveness.” The retreat will include talks from Amanda Malixi and Stacy Farquharson. Spots are limited, so be sure to register soon. Ticket are $60 and include breakfast and lunch. To purchase your ticket visit, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOas45K-S4hf0v1zm6OT_QoP_CNpDECjIQEtXJRMpwNmUtGg/viewform
40 Days for Life Tyler Campaign: 40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigils. Since the first coordinated 40 Days for Life campaign took place in 2007, we’ve reached over 1000 cities in 63 countries. 40 days is a timeframe God consistently uses throughout salvation history to transform his people. The crisis of abortion is enormous. A tragedy of epidemic proportions, abortion is the leading cause of death in the world, taking more than 50 million lives every year.
The Tyler 40 Days for Life Campaign will take place at the Chapel of Sts. Peter and Paul (1435 E. Southeast Loop 323) from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays from September 23-November 1, 2026. For more information about this campaign visit, www.40daysforlife.com/Tyler.
For God Alone, a Day of Prayer for Women: The Monastery of the Infant Jesus in Lufkin (1501 Lotus Ln., Lufkin, TX) is hosting a day of prayer for single Catholic women ages 18-40. The day of prayer will be on September 26, 2026 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Monastery. To register or get more information about the retreat please contact Sister Mary Christine, OP at (936) 634-4233 or srmarychristine4@gmail.com.
Texas Needs Fatima Rosary Rallies: Texas Needs Fatima Ministry is promoting the “Flame of Love Rosary” along with Eucharistic Adoration in Churches for their Monthly Rosary Rallies. Prayer (especially the Flame of Love Rosary and Unity Prayer) and sacrifice are the weapons for these times. Basic Prayers for the Holy Hour are provided in English and Spanish. These Rallies will continue to be posted on their website Calendar. In addition to scheduling Holy Hours, they are also promoting “Block Rosaries” where people offer their home to friends, neighbors and/or family to continue praying. They are available to help organize these Block Rosaries and will provide the Immaculate Heart of Mary Statue from Fatima upon request. Their first Block Rosary is scheduled for September and is by private invitation only. Please contact Jeanne Holloway at 214-769-7540 for more information.
October 2026
Three to Thrive Half-Day Retreat for Couples (English): The Diocese of Tyler and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nacogdoches are hosting a Three to Thrive: United at the Altar Retreat featuring Sara Noble of Mystical Rose Counseling and Mike and Normal Alzamora. The this half-day retreat is for married couples at any stage of their journey and will be on Saturday October. 3, 2026 from 12:30pm-5:00pm. Find more information and registration details here.
Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC): DCYC will be on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at JAMA Global Campus in Lindale. This world is loud, but your faith is louder. It is time to take courage, trade your hesitation for a deep trust in God. The call is for you, world-changer, dreamer, quiet disciple to step into the light. This is not just another day – it’s a movement to help you live boldly, brightly and without fear! Join us for a day of dynamic speakers, inspiring breakout sessions, games, dancing, Catholic venders, Mass, confessions and more!DCYC is for all high school students (9-12 grade). Students must be registered with a parish to attend DCYC. For more information or to register your youth group visit, www.dioceseoftyler.org/dcyc.
Retiro Diocesano para Mujeres (Spanish Women’s Retreat): There will be a Diocesan Women’s Retreat in Spanish on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 8:00am-5:00pm at St. Therese Catholic Church in Canton (885 1st Monday Ln, Canton, TX). The retreat will feature talks from Sr. Maria Concepción Perez, CMST and Nory Perea Taliente. Find more information and registration details here.
Three to Thrive Half-Day Retreat for Couples (Spanish): The Diocese of Tyler and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nacogdoches are hosting a Three to Thrive: United at the Altar Retreat in Spanish featuring Sara Noble of Mystical Rose Counseling and Mike and Normal Alzamora. The this half-day retreat is for married couples at any stage of their journey and will be on Sunday October. 18, 2026 from 2:00pm-6:00pm. Find more information and registration details here.
Young Adult Mingle and Square Dance in Nacogdoches: The Young Adult Ministry in Catholic Nacogdoches is hosting a young adult mingle at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church gymnasium (2508 Appleby Sand Road, Nacogdoches, TX 75965) followed by a square dance on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. The event is open to all young adults ages 18-32 across the diocese. The event will open with a “speed and greet” in the style of a speed-dating exercise in which young adults across the diocese can break the ice before giving way to a light pizza dinner and more casual conversation. Afterwards at about 8:00 p.m., the square dancing will begin where the caller will teach guests the basics of square dancing before the real dancing can begin. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP to Nate Trainor at (303)-253-1223.
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