About the Rio Grande Catholic

the RioGrandeCatholic is a monthly newspaper assisting the Bishop of the Diocese of El Paso by communicating to the people of the Diocese, the events and themes of the faith life of the local and universal church through news reports, features, columns and photography.

Articles and photographs become the property of theRioGrandeCatholic. If photos are on loan to the newspaper, please enclose a stamped, self addressed envelope for their return. Advertising deadline is the last Friday of each month. Printer - PDX Printing; Advertising by Sales - Anita Marta (915) 872-8414.

Publisher - Most Rev. Armando X. Ochoa, D.D. Bishop of the Diocese of El Paso

Director of Communications - Father Raúl Trigueros

Editor - Andrew B. Sparke

Spanish Editor - Anita Marta

Advertising - Anita Marta, (915) 872-8414

Contributors - Father Raúl Trigueros; Father
                         Wilson Cuevas; Janet M. Crowe
                         Editorial Advisory Board
                         Bishop Armando X. Ochoa - Chairman
                         Fr. Raúl Trigueros - Dir. of Communication
                         Nohemy Gonzalez
                         Rick Mojica
                         Daniel Pérez
                         Blanca M. Del Valle
                         Tracy Yellen

the Rio Grande Catholic (ISSN#1079- 9621) is published monthly for $12.00 per year by the Office of Communications, Diocese of El Paso, 499 St. Matthews St., El Paso, TX 79907. Phone (915) 872- 8414, Fax (915) 872-8416. “PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT EL PASO TX.” POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to theRioGrandeCatholic, 499 St. Matthews St., El Paso, TX 79907.