• Diocese of Las Cruces Parishes Show Support for Bahamas Through the Hurricane Relief Collection
    Diocese of Las Cruces Parishes Show Support for Bahamas Through the Hurricane Relief Collection
    October 4, 2019
    Geographically our Catholic community may be over a thousand miles away, but that has not stopped the diocese of Las Cruces faithful from providing support to those affected by Hurrican Dorian in the Bahamas. The diocese has raised well over ten thousand dollars since the Hurrican relief collection began, and the donations continue to come in.
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  • EWTN to Broadcast Soon-To-Be Deacon Ivan Torres Ordination on Thursday, Oct 3rd at 10:00 AM MDT
    EWTN to Broadcast Soon-To-Be Deacon Ivan Torres Ordination on Thursday, Oct 3rd at 10:00 AM MDT
    October 2, 2019
    Watch the ordination of soon-to-be Ivan Torres on EWTN. He will be part of The Pontifical North American College's Ordination of Deacons that will take place in the Basilica of St. Peter. You can also watch the ordinations on the Pontifical North American College Facebook page or our Diocesan FB as we will be sharing the live stream.
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  • Diocesan Investigation into Weeping Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe Remains Ongoing
    Diocesan Investigation into Weeping Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe Remains Ongoing
    October 2, 2019
    The Diocese has made some progress in its investigation of the reported weeping Virgen de Guadalupe image, but the investigation remains ongoing. An untrue article has been circulating on social media claiming that the tears from the Virgen de Guadalupe statue are confirmed to be real.
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  • Got a text from your pastor? Don't give!
    Got a text from your pastor? Don't give!
    September 24, 2019
    Scammers latest ploy is to impersonate priests, ask parishioners for gift cards or cash. Scammers can attempt to trick you by text, email, or any other form of online communication.
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  • Additional Safe Environment Classes Have Been Added
    Additional Safe Environment Classes Have Been Added
    September 13, 2019
    Please check for additional class times.
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  • Rescheduling of San Juan Diego Classes
    Rescheduling of San Juan Diego Classes
    September 5, 2019
    If you signed up for the Chaparral San Juan Diego class for Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, please contact the pastoral center at 575-523-7577. We will be updating the site shortly regarding updates from the San Juan Diego Institute.
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  • The San Juan Diego Institute of Formation Offering Introductory Theology Courses
    August 21, 2019
    Introductory Theology is part of the San Juan Diego Institute of Formation's Tiere Ministry Formation Program. Courses will be offered over the four first Saturdays, September through December at St. Thomas More in Chapparal in English and Spanish. Cost is $25 for all 8 classes or $5 per class. For more information or to register, please visit www.sjdinstitute.org
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  • Diocese of Las Cruces Prays and Grieves Alongside Our Neighboring City of El Paso, TX
    Diocese of Las Cruces Prays and Grieves Alongside Our Neighboring City of El Paso, TX
    August 4, 2019
    The Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces united in prayer grieves alongside our neighboring city of El Paso, TX. We pray for those affected by the tragic mass shooting at Walmart that has claimed 20 lives, and that resulted in more than two dozen injured.
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  • New Safe Environment Workshops Have Been Added
    New Safe Environment Workshops Have Been Added
    August 2, 2019
    Protecting God's Children for Adults
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  • Archdiocese of Santa Fe Sexual Abuse Proof of Claim Form
    March 21, 2019
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  • Santa Fe Archdiocese Notice of Deadline For Filing Claims Relating to or Arising from Sexual Abuse
    March 21, 2019
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  • New Mexico Conference Of Churches Issues Statement On New Zealand Mosque Shooting
    March 18, 2019
    Pastoral Message on Christchurch Mosque Shootings
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  • Persons Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse of Minors
    March 8, 2019
    by Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces
    The following tables contains list of priests, religious and diocesan personnel who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors and who have served in parishes or schools located within the territorial limits of the Diocese of Las Cruces before and after its creation.
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  • FY1718 Audited Financials Released
    FY1718 Audited Financials Released
    February 28, 2019
    The Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces Finance Office is once again please to release the audited financial statements for the Pastoral Center.
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  • Spring Conference Set for April 23rd & 25th 2019
    Spring Conference Set for April 23rd & 25th 2019
    February 28, 2019
    The annual spring conference for parish staff involved in parish finance and administration is set for April 23rd in Las Cruces and April 25th in Roswell.
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  • NM Bishops' Statement on HB 90 Assisted Suicide Bill
    January 28, 2019
    The Bishops of New Mexico make a strong statement in opposition to HB 90, the assisted suicide bill being brought forth in the legislature.
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  • Sister Marie-Paule Honored for a Lifetime of Service on the Frontlines
    November 20, 2018
    Catholic Extension has selected Sister Willem to receive the 2018-2019 Lumen Christi Award, the highest honor bestowed on a missionary working in the United States. Working across many countries, Sister Willem has been serving the poor for more than 60 years. She believes strong families are the foundation of the Church and society.
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  • Letter from New Mexico Bishops
    October 29, 2018
    In recent editions of newspapers in our state, including the Las Cruces Sun-News, a full-page ad has run encouraging Catholics to vote for a particular candidate. It is not the practice of the Catholic Church to promote specific candidates, and this ad was run without the knowledge or permission of our New Mexico dioceses and bishops. Please see their statement about this ad...
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  • Statement from Bishop Cantú on Clergy Abuse
    August 22, 2018
    The summer has brought us disturbing news with the credible allegations of sexual abuse and abuse of power against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, and the publishing of the Grand Jury Report in Pennsylvania detailing abuse cases by clerics and mismanagement by bishops and other church authorities.
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  • Declaración - Mons. Cantu Sobre el Abuso
    August 22, 2018
    Este verano recibimos la noticia alarmante, con alegaciones creíbles de abuso sexual y abuso de poder en contra del arzobispo Theodore McCarrick, así también recibimos la publicación del reporte del gran jurado del estado de Pennsylvania detallando casos de abuso por el clero y el mal manejo perpetuado por los obispos y otras autoridades eclesiales.
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