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Monsignor Raymond R. “Ray” Crosier, one of three men from Barre, Vt., who served as priests for the Diocese of Amarillo, passed away Oct. 12. He was 71 years old.

Four deanery-level Encuentros are scheduled in the Diocese of Amarillo in the month of November.

The annual 40 Days, 40 Churches observation in the Diocese of Amarillo continues through Thursday, Nov. 2.

A Fourth Degree Exemplification for the Father Dunn Assembly of the Knights of Columbus is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 21 in the St. Joseph School Gym at 4118 South Bonham.

Catholic Women: Living the Joy of the Gospel is the theme of the 81st annual Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) Fall Convention, set for Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21.

For the second consecutive year, 689 students are enrolled in Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Amarillo, according to figures obtained by The West Texas Catholic.

All teens 16 years and older as well as older adults interested in attending World Youth Day 2019 in Panama are invited to attend the next Formation Meeting for the diocesan delegation Saturday, Dec. 16 from 10:00am to 5:00pm in the Conference Center of the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 4512 NE 24th.

The next segment in the Faith Formation Basic Course, Introduction to Sacred Scripture/Introducción a las Escrituras will be offered in the Diocese of Amarillo in October and November, according to School Sister of Notre Dame Sister María Elena Ferrer, diocesan coordinator of Faith Formation.

The public is invited to attend a Dinner and American Spiritual Fall Concert, featuring the Holy Cross Catholic Academy Choir and Band Tuesday, Oct. 17 in the Monsignor Francis A. Smyer Activity Center at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.

The Sisters of Prayer Town are in need of volunteers to help process the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ annual Mailing Project, set for Saturday, Oct. 28 through Thursday, Nov. 2.

The public is invited to attend a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Patrick J. Zurek in observance of All Souls Day, set for Thursday, Nov. 2 at 9:00am in the Mausoleum at Llano Cemetery, 2900 South Hayes.

Bishop Patrick J. Zurek has issued his third Pastoral Letter: A Reflection on the Ordained Priesthood/Una Reflexión sobre la Ordenación Sacerdotal. The Pastoral Letter appears here in English and Spanish.