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Howdy KPC Family,
On behalf of the Texas State Conference Board of Directors, I am excited to invite you to save the date for our 96th Texas State Conference, taking place May 1–3, 2026 at:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas – Richardson
1981 North Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate our shared mission.
Our theme for this year is “Called to Serve, Commissioned to Serve.” Inspired by Matthew 28:19–20, it reminds us that we are called to go forth, serve others, and share God’s message. Just as we are commissioned to make disciples and teach His ways, this conference is an opportunity for us to unite in service, fellowship, and mission.
Please see the attached PDF for the link to reserve your hotel rooms at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions or need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out immediately—we are here to help.
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- Download Communication
- Download Save the Date Graphic with Hotel Link
Reminder: This is an election year, so your participation is especially important.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Fraternally,
Darrion J. Smith Sr.
Texas State Conference President
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U.S. Bishops’ Administrative Committee Approves Transition of Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism to a Permanent Subcommittee
September 10, 2025
WASHINGTON – The Administrative Committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved the transition of the Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism into a permanent subcommittee of the Conference on September 9. The new Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation will fall under the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, whose mandate includes Catholic social teaching on issues of domestic concern such as poverty, housing, the environment, criminal justice, and other challenges that often have a disproportionate impact on communities of color.
Read MoreBy Tessa Gervasini
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 9, 2025 / 14:14 pm
Bishop Simon Peter Engurait was ordained last week, making him the first African bishop in the mainland United States. On Sept. 5, Engurait was installed as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana during a ceremony at Nicholls State University.
Engurait was appointed in June by Pope Leo XIV after working as administrator of the diocese since January 2024. He had also previously served as the vicar general and as the pastor of St. Bridget Parish since 2017. Read More From www.cathstan.org: The country’s oldest predominantly Black fraternal Catholic organization, the Knights of Peter Claver, held its annual national convention in Rockville, Maryland from July 17-23.
According to Grant Jones, executive director of the Knights of Peter Claver, approximately 1,400 knights and members of the Ladies Auxiliary registered for the convention, which was held at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Read More Saint Katharine Drexel Preparatory School (SKDP), the only all-girl Catholic high school in the nation that is privately owned and operated by its alumni, proudly celebrates a historic milestone: the graduation of its largest class in recent years and a transformational donation to help secure the school’s future.
This year’s graduating class of 36 young ladies, the Class of 2025, achieved a 100% graduation rate, 99% college acceptance, and collectively earned nearly $6 million in scholarships. These accomplished scholars have been accepted to over 100 colleges and universities across the country, continuing Drexel Prep’s legacy of academic excellence, faith-based leadership, and community impact. Read More Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Simon Peter Engurait to be the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. The announcement was made this morning in Rome by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States.
Bishop Elect Engurait has served as the Diocesan Administrator in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux since January 2024, upon the passing of Bishop Mario Dorsonville. He previously served as the Vicar General since 2017 and has also served as the pastor of St. Bridget Parish since that time as well.
“I did not expect this—I am humbled beyond words that the Holy Father has chosen me, not from outside, but from among the ranks of the priests of this beloved Diocese,” said Bishop Elect Engurait. Read More BlackCatholicMessenger.com: New Jersey native and former university administrator has been a member of the Oblates, the nation's oldest Black Catholic order, since 1998. Read More A local chapter of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary, the oldest Black Catholic lay-led organization in existence, was reinstated May 17 at Rochester’s Immaculate Conception/St. Bridget’s Church. Bishop Salvatore R. Matano celebrated the Mass, during which 10 knights and 12 ladies were inducted to the Knights’ Council and Ladies Auxiliary Court 106. Rochester was host to the Knights’ Council and Ladies Auxiliary Court for many years, until the council and court disbanded several decades ago. Read More ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Saturday was full of celebration for many local Catholics as they reinstated the local unit of the Knights of Peter Claver Council & Ladies Auxiliary Court. This comes after a decades-long hiatus during which it was inactive.
Deputy Marvin Bardo, who oversees the northern states district of the national organization, shared his excitement for the newly introduced chapter.
“To bring this organization back to the City of Rochester is a win-win, not only for the people of the Archdiocese of Rochester, but for the Knights of Peter Claver as a whole,” Bardo said. Read More
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