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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.
Welcome to Advent: Stories of Movement and Migration. This study was created by the Christian Formation, Latino + Immigration, and Small Church Ministries of the Diocese of West Texas. Below you will find all the resources you need to listen to the podcast episodes and discuss this series with your congregation or study group.
Each episode is 30-40 minutes long and includes scripture, story, and theological reflection. If you have any questions about these resources or are looking for additional Advent materials please email Suzanna Green, Director of Christian Formation at formation@dwtx.org.
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.
Visit dwtx.org/events for more information and to register for the retreat.
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.
Visit dwtx.org/events for more information.
Click here to download digital poster.
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
Visit dwtx.org/events for more information.
Head to Camp Capers in 2026!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2026 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
CAMP CAPERS SUMMER 2026 DATES
Senior High Camp A, May 31-June 6
Junior High Camp A, June 7-13
Primary Camp A, June 14-19
Intermediate Camp A, June 21-27
Senior High Camp B, July 5-11
Junior High Camp B, July 12-18
Primary Camp B, July 26-31
Intermediate Camp B, August 2-8
Click here to download the Digital Announcement
Head to Camp Capers in 2026!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2026 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
CAMP CAPERS SUMMER 2026 DATES
Senior High Camp A, May 31-June 6
Junior High Camp A, June 7-13
Primary Camp A, June 14-19
Intermediate Camp A, June 21-27
Senior High Camp B, July 5-11
Junior High Camp B, July 12-18
Primary Camp B, July 26-31
Intermediate Camp B, August 2-8
Click here to download the Digital Announcement
Camp Capers Mid-Winter
Join us for Mid-Winter I, January 2 - 4, 2026 for current 6th through 12th graders.
Join us for Mid-Winter II, January 9 - 11, 2026 - for current 2nd through 5th graders.
Get ready to start the new year with an amazing weekend at Camp Capers! Mid-Winter Camp is a weekend for reuniting with friends from summer camp, making new ones, growing and learning in faith, campfires, outdoor games, singing, worship, and more. With our new structure of ages per weekend, games & teachings will be scheduled in a way that is appropriate for each age group.
Registration costs $190; scholarships are available.
Visit dwtx.org/events to register.
Camp Capers Mid-Winter
Join us for Mid-Winter I, January 2 - 4, 2026 for current 6th through 12th graders.
Join us for Mid-Winter II, January 9 - 11, 2026 - for current 2nd through 5th graders.
Get ready to start the new year with an amazing weekend at Camp Capers! Mid-Winter Camp is a weekend for reuniting with friends from summer camp, making new ones, growing and learning in faith, campfires, outdoor games, singing, worship, and more. With our new structure of ages per weekend, games & teachings will be scheduled in a way that is appropriate for each age group.
Registration costs $190; scholarships are available.
Visit dwtx.org/events to register.
Hit the trail this summer at Duncan Park!
Escape to the rugged beauty for a true respite from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Summer Camp at Duncan Park offers opportunities for high school youth, college students, and adults surrounded by the beauty of God's creation.
For more information about Duncan Park, visit dwtx.org/dpco.
Duncan Park
Veterans Family Camp, June 7-12
DWTX Family Camp I, June 14-19
DWTX Family Camp II, June 28-July 3
Senior High Adventure Camp, July 12-17
Click here to download the Digital Announcement
Hit the trail this summer at Duncan Park!
Escape to the rugged beauty for a true respite from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Summer Camp at Duncan Park offers opportunities for high school youth, college students, and adults surrounded by the beauty of God's creation.
For more information about Duncan Park, visit dwtx.org/dpco.
Duncan Park
Veterans Family Camp, June 7-12
DWTX Family Camp I, June 14-19
DWTX Family Camp II, June 28-July 3
Senior High Adventure Camp, July 12-17
Click here to download the Digital Announcement
Hit the trail this summer at Duncan Park!
Escape to the rugged beauty for a true respite from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Summer Camp at Duncan Park offers opportunities for high school youth, college students, and adults surrounded by the beauty of God's creation.
For more information about Duncan Park, visit dwtx.org/dpco.
Duncan Park
Veterans Family Camp, June 7-12
DWTX Family Camp I, June 14-19
DWTX Family Camp II, June 28-July 3
Senior High Adventure Camp, July 12-17
Click here to download the Digital Announcement
Hit the trail this summer at Duncan Park!
Escape to the rugged beauty for a true respite from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Summer Camp at Duncan Park offers opportunities for high school youth, college students, and adults surrounded by the beauty of God's creation.
For more information about Duncan Park, visit dwtx.org/dpco.
Duncan Park
Veterans Family Camp, June 7-12
DWTX Family Camp I, June 14-19
DWTX Family Camp II, June 28-July 3
Senior High Adventure Camp, July 12-17
Click here to download the Digital Announcement
Head to Camp Capers in 2026!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2026 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
CAMP CAPERS SUMMER 2026 DATES
Senior High Camp A, May 31-June 6
Junior High Camp A, June 7-13
Primary Camp A, June 14-19
Intermediate Camp A, June 21-27
Senior High Camp B, July 5-11
Junior High Camp B, July 12-18
Primary Camp B, July 26-31
Intermediate Camp B, August 2-8
Click here to download the Digital Announcement
Head to Camp Capers in 2026!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2026 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
CAMP CAPERS SUMMER 2026 DATES
Senior High Camp A, May 31-June 6
Junior High Camp A, June 7-13
Primary Camp A, June 14-19
Intermediate Camp A, June 21-27
Senior High Camp B, July 5-11
Junior High Camp B, July 12-18
Primary Camp B, July 26-31
Intermediate Camp B, August 2-8
Click here to download the Digital Announcement
Head to Camp Capers in 2026!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2026 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
CAMP CAPERS SUMMER 2026 DATES
Senior High Camp A, May 31-June 6
Junior High Camp A, June 7-13
Primary Camp A, June 14-19
Intermediate Camp A, June 21-27
Senior High Camp B, July 5-11
Junior High Camp B, July 12-18
Primary Camp B, July 26-31
Intermediate Camp B, August 2-8
Click here to download the Digital Announcement
Head to Camp Capers in 2025!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2025 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
SUMMER 2025 DATES
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp A
6/1/2025 - 6/7/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp A
6/8/2025 - 6/14/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp A
6/15/2025 - 6/20/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp A
6/22/2025 - 6/28/2025
Camp Capers - Senior High Camp B
7/6/2025 - 7/12/2025
Camp Capers - Junior High Camp B
7/13/2025 - 7/19/2025
Camp Capers - Primary Camp B
7/27/2025 - 8/1/2025
Camp Capers - Intermediate Camp B
8/3/2025 - 8/9/2025
Click here to download Digital Announcement
Hit the trail this summer at Duncan Park!
Escape to the rugged beauty for a true respite from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Summer Camp at Duncan Park offers opportunities for high school youth, college students, and adults surrounded by the beauty of God's creation.
For more information about Duncan Park, visit dwtx.org/dpco.
Duncan Park
Veterans Family Camp, June 7-12
DWTX Family Camp I, June 14-19
DWTX Family Camp II, June 28-July 3
Senior High Adventure Camp, July 12-17
Click here to download the Digital Announcement
Head to Camp Capers in 2026!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2026 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
CAMP CAPERS SUMMER 2026 DATES
Senior High Camp A, May 31-June 6
Junior High Camp A, June 7-13
Primary Camp A, June 14-19
Intermediate Camp A, June 21-27
Senior High Camp B, July 5-11
Junior High Camp B, July 12-18
Primary Camp B, July 26-31
Intermediate Camp B, August 2-8
Click here to download the Digital Announcement
Head to Camp Capers in 2026!
Connect with yourself and God in a deeper, more transformational way at Camp Capers. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, founded on fun, and rooted in faith, participants are challenged to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from across the state, learning new skills, and taking responsibility for oneself, others and God's world!
Work at Camp!
Are you searching for a meaningful, fun, and adventure-filled summer job? Look no further than Camp Capers! Session Staff applications for 2026 positions are open!
Visit dwtx.org/capers for more information on Summer Camp at Camp Capers.
CAMP CAPERS SUMMER 2026 DATES
Senior High Camp A, May 31-June 6
Junior High Camp A, June 7-13
Primary Camp A, June 14-19
Intermediate Camp A, June 21-27
Senior High Camp B, July 5-11
Junior High Camp B, July 12-18
Primary Camp B, July 26-31
Intermediate Camp B, August 2-8
Click here to download the Digital Announcement
Hit the trail this summer at Duncan Park!
Escape to the rugged beauty for a true respite from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Summer Camp at Duncan Park offers opportunities for high school youth, college students, and adults surrounded by the beauty of God's creation.
For more information about Duncan Park, visit dwtx.org/dpco.
Duncan Park
Veterans Family Camp, June 7-12
DWTX Family Camp I, June 14-19
DWTX Family Camp II, June 28-July 3
Senior High Adventure Camp, July 12-17
Click here to download the Digital Announcement
Hit the trail this summer at Duncan Park!
Escape to the rugged beauty for a true respite from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Summer Camp at Duncan Park offers opportunities for high school youth, college students, and adults surrounded by the beauty of God's creation.
For more information about Duncan Park, visit dwtx.org/dpco.
Duncan Park
Veterans Family Camp, June 7-12
DWTX Family Camp I, June 14-19
DWTX Family Camp II, June 28-July 3
Senior High Adventure Camp, July 12-17
Click here to download the Digital Announcement
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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
Download photos of the Bishop Jones Center, Cathedral Park, Camp Capers, Duncan Park, and Mustang Island Conference Center.
Click Here to Download
Executive Director of Communications: Meg Grant
Email: meg.grant@dwtx.org
Principal Graphic and Digital Designer: Andrea Thompson
Email: andrea.thompson@dwtx.org
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