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St. Francis Celebrations Across the Diocese – Blessing of the Pets

October 7, 2025

The annual Blessing of the Pets was a joyful success! Our beloved animals filled churches across the diocese, bringing smiles, laughter, and gratitude for God’s creation. Many of our church’s congregations were even featured in the news! “Gift of God’s Creation”: St. Cyprian’s, Lufkin Featured in the News St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church in Lufkin was highlighted for its much-loved annual Blessing of the Animals. Each year, parishioners and Read More »

The Episcopal Diocese of Texas congratulates Bishop Sarah Mullally on her new role as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury!

October 3, 2025

Dear friends in Christ, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am delighted to share with you that the Church of England has elected as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the Right Reverend Dame Sarah Mullally. This is a historic moment in the communion. I am so very grateful for her election and ask that you will join me Read More »

Equipping Lay Preachers to Find Their Voice: The First Hispanic Lay Preaching Formation Course at Iona School

October 2, 2025

Since its establishment in 2004, the Iona School for Ministry has prepared faithful leaders for God’s Church. What began as a “school without walls” for bi-vocational priests and deacons now forms a wider circle of leaders: lay people who are called to preach, teach, and guide communities into God’s mission. This fall, in collaboration with the Office of Formation in the Diocese of Texas, the West Coast Read More »

Apollo Respite for All at St. Thomas the Apostle

September 30, 2025

St. Thomas the Apostle is honored to be the first Episcopal church in the Diocese of Texas to offer Apollo Respite for All, a program designed for neighbors experiencing dementia. Apollo is built on the Respite for All (RFA) model, a thoughtfully created program that began in 2012 at First United Methodist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Co-founder Daphne Johnston envisioned a “social model of care” Read More »

Applications will open soon to support and advance racial justice work across our diocese

September 25, 2025

The application period for the following funds will run from October 1 through November 15, 2025: These funds provide important opportunities to support and advance racial justice work across our diocese. Visit the Racial Justice website to learn more about eligibility, application requirements, and deadlines. Application Window: October 1 to November 15, 2025 Don’t miss this chance to apply! Read More »

Bishop Doyle to Receive IM Houston’s 2025 Distinguished Spirit of Respect Award

August 26, 2025

Bishop Doyle is the 2025 recipient of IM Houston’s (also known as Interfaith Ministries) distinguished Spirit of Respect Award at this year’s Tapestry Gala. The event will be held Saturday, November 1, at the Hilton Americas-Houston. To learn more, purchase tickets, or make a donation, please visit: https://imgh.org/tapestry-gala-2025/. Read More »

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The Diocese of Texas is divided into four regions. Oversight is provided to the congregations in the respective region by means of the regional executive.

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