The diocesan communications office has been informed of a new text scam. The scam which reached a parishioner came in the form of a text message posing to be a priest asking for the recipient's assistance.

On January 22, 2020, Bishop Peter Baldacchino celebrated the Sanctity of Life and Unity Awareness Mass with the other two bishops of New Mexico: Archbishop John C. Wester (Archdiocese of Santa Fe) and Bishop James Wall (Diocese of Gallup).

USCCB Media Advisory For 9 Days for Life

United in Ministry (UIM) is the diocesan appeal that helps to fund the ministerial and charitable work of the Diocese of Las Cruces.

The Diocese of Las Cruces celebrates a Day of Prayer on Wednesday, January 22, with the intention being Respect for Life. It is the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision, Roe vs. Wade that made abortion legal in the U.S.

Message from National Migration Week, Jan. 5-11, 2020

The Safe Environment training will be transitioning from in-person classes to online training beginning on January 15, 2020. For questions, please contact Yvonne Bower, ybower@rcdlc.org or 575-523-7577.

The Mayordomos of the Corporation of Our Lady of Guadalupe cordially invite you to the fiesta in honor of our Lady of Guadalupe on the 10th, 11th, and 12th of December, 2019. This religious and cultural event has been celebrated in the Mesilla Valley and at Tortugas Mountain for more than 100 years.

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a holyday of obligation usually celebrated on the 8th of December, will this year be celebrated on Monday, December 9. While the celebration of the feast will be transferred to Monday, the 9th of December, the obligation of Mass attendance for Catholics will not be transferred to Monday, the 9th.

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Scammers using Bishop Peter Baldacchino’s name and a fake address have been sending e-mail to parishioners, asking for the recipient’s assistance. It is not a message from our Bishop. If you look carefully the address may be pastorunitedlife@gmail.com

The Diocese of Las Cruces Presents: Exploring Our Wonderful Diocese

Bishop Peter Baldacchino shares his Thanksgiving message to the faithful in the Diocese of Las Cruces

Make your #iGiveCatholic gift today through December 2 and support your parishes and schools. 1.) Visit lascruces.igivecatholic.org 2.) Search for your parish, school or ministry 3.) Donate $25 or More https://lascruces.igivecatholic.org/ If you prefer to provide a physical donation you can do so at your parish office or school office.

National Vocation Awareness Week (November 3-9th) celebrates those called to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life. It is time to pray for and support these unique vocations. Those called to religious vocations devote their lives to embracing and sharing God’s love full-time. In doing so, they have the power to change lives and transform communities."

Starting on November 18, 2019 - Dec. 3rd (Giving Tuesday), you will be able to donate to help your parishes and schools reach their goals! More churches will be added as we approach the end of October. You can find all participating Parishes and schools on our I Give Catholic Web Site.

A mobile shower unit purchased through donations, grants from the City of Las Cruces, Santa Fe Foundation, and Save the Children to provide showers to asylum seekers.