Understanding the Mass: Q&A with Fr. Gavin Vaverek
Does the older Mass from before Vatican II offer more perfect worship that the reformed Mass*? The Liturgy of the Mass is always the perfect worship of God. The Holy Mass is always the action of the one and eternal High Priest, Jesus Christ, who offers...
St. Philip Institute Hosts Baptism Formation Training in Palestine
On August 7th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palestine, Dr. Luke Arredondo, Director of Faith Formation for the St. Philip Institute and Mr. Philip Smith, Director of Lifelong Faith Formation at Sacred Heart in Nacogdoches, presented a training to 47 catechists...
Newly Ordained Priest Shares His Connection with Native People
Authors Note: The content of this article contains details that may be difficult for some to read (such as violence) and is intended for mature readers. Fr. Dave at his Ordination Mass. Ordained on Saturday, May 29th, Fr. David Bailey is the Parochial Vicar of...
Catholic Nacogdoches Serves Poor in Local Community This Summer
Often when we think of mission work, we think of charitable work in other countries around the world. We don’t often think of serving those who are poor or in need in our own communities. This summer, parishioners from Sacred Heart in Nacogdoches and the surrounding...
Meet Newly Ordained Fr. Michael Ledesma
Fr. Michael Ledesma is one of four newly ordained priests in the Diocese of Tyler. He was ordained at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler on May 29, 2021. Fr. Michael has been assigned to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nacogdoches for the summer and...Upcoming Events
September 2026
Sep 24 2026
VIRTUS Recertification Training Session (Spanish)
Tyler - Our Lady of Guadalupe
Sep 26 2026
VIRTUS Initial Training Session (English)
Nacogdoches - Sacred Heart
Sep 26 2026
VIRTUS Recertification Training Session (English)
Nacogdoches - Sacred Heart
October 2026
Oct 03 - 04 2026
Son Tres Los Que Se Casan: Retiro de Convalidaciones (Texarkana)
Texarkana - Sacred Heart
Oct 03 2026
Three to Thrive: United at the Altar
Nacogdoches - Sacred Heart
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