The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast

When God Draws the Blueprints

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast Some churches are built with bricks and mortar. This one was built with fish fries, tamales, quilts...and a whole lot of faith. ⛪❤️ Before restoring sacred spaces across the Diocese, artist Chriss Clifford was creating masterpieces underneath the family furniture. Now she is making history by getting St. Mary's Church in Clarendon ready for their grand re-opening, after spending nearly a decade in their parish hall. In this episode, Chriss shares how an entire community rallied together to build a beautiful new church for St. Mary's. They didn't just build a new church...they carried their history with them. It's a homecoming years in the making! ⛪✨ Share, like, follow, and all that jazz... https://stcapn.com Learn more about St. Mary's Clarendon: https://stmaryclarendon.org #CAPN #Podcast #CatholicPodcast #HolyHousewarming #BuiltToLast #ChurchArchitecture #ChurchRestoration #CommunityStrong #HomeAtLast #StMarysClarendon #SistineChapel #CourtesyOfChris #CarloAcutis #WestTexasCatholic #DioceseOfAmarillo #JesusChrist #Catholic #Catholicism #CatholicChurch #RomanCatholic #TexasCatholic #Amarillo Have feedback? Email us at stcapn@dioama.org.

The Sound of a Century

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast When a mountain climber moves to Amarillo, what wins him over? “Mountains in reverse.” 🏜️ Dr. Greg Onofrio of St. Mary’s Cathedral shares how Palo Duro Canyon helped shape his love for the Diocese of Amarillo, plus the behind-the-scenes story of the Centennial hymn “Gladly I Adore.” From a last-minute “theme song” request to a prayer-filled spark of inspiration, he walks through what it takes to compose for a 100-year celebration. Add in a choir without walls, an orchestra on the arena floor, and a Mass in a hockey arena — and you get a once-in-a-century celebration of faith in sound. 🎶 Share, like, follow, and all that jazz... https://stcapn.com Learn more about our Diocese's Centennial Celebration: https://amarillodiocese.org/100years #CAPN #Podcast #CatholicPodcast #CentennialCelebration #100YearsOfFaith #SacredMusic #CatholicMusic #JoyfulNoise #StMarysAmarillo #CourtesyOfChris #CarloAcutis #WestTexasCatholic #DioceseOfAmarillo #JesusChrist #Catholic #Catholicism #CatholicChurch #RomanCatholic #TexasCatholic #Amarillo Have feedback? Email us at stcapn@dioama.org.

Thor, Chess & Evangelization

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast From Texas to SoCal, from video games to evangelization, and from sarcasm to spiritual growth...Judah “Thor” Asbill’s NET Ministries journey was anything but ordinary. ⚡ On this episode, Judah shares how a simple nudge from mom, a little inspiration from Father Mike Schmitz, and nine months with NET Ministries took him from Texas to Southern California. Between beach days, limited phone time, host homes, and hundreds of chess matches, he discovered healing, friendship, deeper prayer, and maybe a few unexpected life checkmates. ♟️ Share, like, follow, and all that jazz... https://stcapn.com Learn more about NET Ministries: https://netusa.org #CAPN #Podcast #CatholicPodcast #Thor #ThorForTheLord #HolyThor #NETMinistries #MissionaryLife #CatholicYoungAdults #ChessForChrist #GapYear #FatherMikeSchmitz #GodOfThunder #CourtesyOfChris #CarloAcutis #WestTexasCatholic #DioceseOfAmarillo #JesusChrist #Catholic #Catholicism #CatholicChurch #RomanCatholic #TexasCatholic #Amarillo Have feedback? Email us at stcapn@dioama.org.

Youth Retreat, But Make It Catholic

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast School stress, sports schedules, endless scrolling...summer can still feel loud. But one hour in Adoration and a blank sheet of paper helped spark "Behold: Agnus Dei". ✍️ Ruben Denson shares how scratched-out notes and prayer in the silence of the chapel became a Christ-centered youth retreat designed to help teens unplug from the noise, encounter Christ, and still have an absolute blast doing it. Built around healing, community, prayer, and fun, Behold Agnus Dei is more than just another summer event packed with hype and energy — it’s an intentional invitation to slow down, rest in God, and rediscover that faith and fun were never meant to compete. Less scrolling. More soul-searching. Honestly, that already sounds a little miraculous! 😅 Share, like, follow, and all that jazz... https://stcapn.com Learn more about Behold Agnus Dei: https://stannsofcanyon.org/youth-summer-retreat #CAPN #Podcast #CatholicPodcast #BeholdAgnusDei #CatholicYouth #YouthRetreat #FaithOnFire #AgnusDei #YouthMinistry #SummerRetreat #CourtesyOfChris #CarloAcutis #WestTexasCatholic #DioceseOfAmarillo #JesusChrist #Catholic #Catholicism #CatholicChurch #RomanCatholic #TexasCatholic #Amarillo Have feedback? Email us at stcapn@dioama.org.

The Totus Tuus Effect

The West Texas Catholic: The Podcast From camper to coordinator — and even finding her husband along the way?! 👀 Mallory’s full-circle Totus Tuus journey proves this summer program is more than just games and snacks...it’s faith, friendships, and maybe even future vocations. Totus Tuus is forming future saints, seminarians, and strong Catholic friendships across the Panhandle. Parents, you might want to sign your kids up ASAP...if you thought Vacation Bible School couldn’t change your life, think again. The missionaries are packing their bags, the parishes are getting ready, and the fun is about to begin! 😄 Share, like, follow, and all that jazz... https://stcapn.com Learn more about Totus Tuus: https://amarillovocations.org/totustuus #CAPN #Podcast #CatholicPodcast #TotusTuus #VacationBibleSchool #VBS #CatholicYouth #CatholicSummer #FunWithFaith #YouthMinistry #CourtesyOfChris #CarloAcutis #WestTexasCatholic #DioceseOfAmarillo #JesusChrist #Catholic #Catholicism #CatholicChurch #RomanCatholic #TexasCatholic #Amarillo Have feedback? Email us at stcapn@dioama.org.