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The diocesan Department of Communications strives to connect individuals to the life and activates of the diocese, to communicate essential information for full engagement with diocesan ministries, and to provide support to diocesan ministries and congregational communications.
Spiritual Retreats in Recovery provides a safe place to deepen one's spiritual journey - open to all in recovery from alcoholism or other abuses, as well as to families and friends affected by the disease of addiction. All members of twelve-step programs (AA, Al-anon, NA, CA, ACA, etc.) are welcome to share their experience, strength, and hope with each other in a community of love and support, exploring what it was like, what happened, and what we are like now.
Retreat Leader is Steven W. Murphy, LCDC, Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, a 42-year practitioner specializing in addictions and addiction related problems, guiding us through the retreat theme, Fearfully and Wonderfully Recovered: Why we fight God in Recovery. Fr. Cristopher Robinson, Rector of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Universal City, will be our Spiritual Leader, providing worship services and pastoral care. Saturday offers break-out sessions and ample time for individual exploration. All friends in recovery are welcome, and no church affiliation is required.
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Join us on Friday, November 15 at Canyon Springs Golf Club in San Antonio for the 20th Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic to enjoy a day of fun that supports the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas Camp Scholarship fund. Our mission is to reach beyond ourselves to serve all people in our communities. By participating in the tournament, you help a child or family experience an intentional Christian community where they have the opportunity to know what it means to feel like a beloved child of God. You are helping provide an amazing and meaningful experience that they might never have had if it wasn't for your participation - that's incredibly powerful - and we cannot thank you enough!
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54th Annual Diocesan Silent Retreat
Every year since 1972, The Diocese of West Texas Retreat Society has convened a Silent Retreat for Men and Women. This annual Retreat is the oldest continuous non-parochial ministry in the Diocese and the only Diocesan retreat where silence is the primary spiritual practice.
The 2025 retreat will be held at Mustang Island Conference Center, Port Aransas November 13- 16 and the Retreat Conductor will be the Rev. Rich Nelson, St. Peter's, Kerrville.
Rev. Nelson is an Episcopal priest, writer, spiritual director, and speaker. He currently serves as the Founding Director of The Community of Saints Francis and Clare, an intentional discipleship community for people in their 20s and early 30s who live a life of prayer, study, and service, located at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Kerrville, Texas. Learn more at www.revrichnelson.com .
For more information or to request financial aid, contact Rilda Baker, drrildabaker@gmail.com or 210-422-9459.
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Happenings are spiritual renewal weekends for older high school students, led by their peers. Any student in the 10th grade through 12th grade can attend. A small number of adults may also attend. Weekends tend to fill quickly, so don't delay! You will receive detailed information about the weekend via email after you register. Each Happening begins Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. sharp, and wraps up around 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. It is a lock-in, so prepare to stay the entire weekend.
Registration for first-time Happeners will be limited. A waiting list will be closely monitored, as usual, to make sure that if anyone becomes unable to attend the next person in line is invited to register.
The registration cost is $60, and a deposit must be paid to confirm your registration. Scholarships are available.
Please email the Happening Advisory Board Chair, at dwtxhappening@gmail.com, for scholarship information or other questions.
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There are two Cursillo retreats planned for the fall. Cursillo (a Spanish word meaning "little course") gives church members the tools and "rules of life" to enthusiastically share the joys of knowing Christ with others in their everyday environments. Cursillo is patterned on Jesus' own example. He searched out and called groups of potential leaders, trained them and sent them out to bring the world to Him.The Cursillo weekend begins on Thursday evening and ends on Sunday afternoon. During the weekend, participants engage in study, reflection, fellowship, and worship.
Cursillo #297
Mustang Island Conference Center | October 9 - 12
Cursillo #298
Camp Capers | November 6 - 9
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Bishop's Youth Commission Middle School Fall Event
The Bishop's Youth Commission is hosting an event for Middle School Youth on Saturday, September 27 in the following 3 locations:
The event will include fellowship, fun, Bible study, and outreach. All middle school youth are invited to attend the event at the location closest to them. For more information contact Suzanna Green, Director of Christian Formation at formation@dwtx.org or BYC Chair Dawn McLendon at dawn@sthelenas.net
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All volunteers who work with children, youth, and adults are invited to a training day hosted by the Christian Formation Committee on Saturday, September 6 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
You can choose the location most convenient to you from the following list:
The event will include a keynote presentation, resource sharing time, lunch, conversation groups, and more. There will be at least one member of the Christian Formation committee or Bishop's Youth Commission at each location facilitating this event.
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Annual Christian Formation Ministry Summit
The Bishop's Youth Commission and Christian Formation Committee are hosting an overnight Ministry Leader's Summit October 3-4 at Camp Capers. The event will begin with dinner and fellowship time on Friday evening. Saturday's activities will include worship, a keynote presentation, breakout sessions, time for fellowship with the Rt. Rev. Anglea Cortiñas, Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of West Texas and conversation with ministry leaders from around the Diocese.
All paid ministry leaders (part-time or full-time, clergy included) who work in the area of formation to children, youth, and/or adults are invited to attend.
Look for more details and registration information by August 1.
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St. Peter's, Rockport, and St. Helena's, Boerne, will be holding the annual World Missions fundraising fishing tournament, Fishin' for Mission, on the Texas coast next month. The cost is $85 per angler and $35 for anglers under age 17. A $10 late fee will be applied after September 5.
The event will include a Silent Auction, Raffle and a BBQ Dinner on Friday, September 12, sponsored by CM Hills BBQ & Catering in Rockport. The tournament will begin at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13. Organizers are looking for volunteers as well as silent auction and raffle items.
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The Diocese of West Texas invites you to the Fall 2025 College + Young Adult Retreat. Join old and new friends at one of the greatest places on earth to learn, play, rest, pray, and be fed. Whether you're missing old friends, wanting to meet new ones, or just needing a weekend to recharge... you are welcome. We can't wait to welcome you into this amazing community or people, or even welcome you back if it's been awhile! See you soon!
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Bishop Diocesan Portrait
The Rt. Rev. Dr. David G. Read, D.D., Bishop of West Texas
Official Portrait | Head Shot
Bishop Suffragan Portrait
The Rev. Angela Maria Cortiñas, Bishop Suffragan of West Texas
Official Portrait | Head Shot
Facility Photos
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Executive Director of Communications: Meg Grant
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