Most Reverend James Anthony Tamayo, D.D. was born on October 23, 1949 in Brownsville, Texas to Guadalupe and Antonio Tamayo. Bishop Tamayo is a Mexican American who takes pride in his Hispanic heritage and fluently speaks English and Spanish. Bishop Tamayo recalls hearing his calling to the priesthood as early as the first grade. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 11, 1976 in Corpus Christi, Texas at Corpus Christi Cathedral by Most Reverend Thomas J. Drury, D.D. His Excellency was ordained to the Episcopacy and installed as Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese (now Archdiocese) of Galveston-Houston on March 10, 1993. As Auxiliary Bishop, Bishop Tamayo served as the Episcopal Vicar to the Hispanic community. Seven years later, on August 9, 2000, he was installed as the first bishop of the newly erected Diocese of Laredo.
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Interested men are encouraged to contact the Office of Vocations or his Pastor to learn more about the particular details of the discernment process for the Diocese of Laredo. The Vocation Director will be able to assist you in reviewing the particular Diocesan requirements for seminary preparation and application. The Diocese of Laredo, like most dioceses, has particular guidelines and policies in place to govern and regulate the application process. However, each individual’s personal and professional background varies and is considered on a one-to-one basis.
These are the qualities we are looking for in a Diocesan Priesthood candidate:
Some men and women are called to be dedicated totally to God by embracing the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Some live in the world and are set apart by a special consecration in secular institutes, as consecrated virgins or as hermits.
Some men and women are called to be dedicated totally to God by embracing the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Some live in the world and are set apart by a special consecration in secular institutes, as consecrated virgins or as hermits.
Read MoreA deacon is an ordained minister who takes the spirit and message of Jesus to the marketplace. He has been called to serve and generously gives his time, energy, and talents to others, especially the poor. The deacon’s ministry is varied — he may reach.
A deacon is an ordained minister who takes the spirit and message of Jesus to the marketplace. He has been called to serve and generously gives his time, energy, and talents to others, especially the poor. The deacon’s ministry is varied — he may reach
Read MoreThe laity serves the Church in many different ways. Some lay ministers are trained, work full-time, and are paid; others are part-time volunteers. Lay ministers can be single or married. Some lay people exercise the Baptismal call to service.
The laity serves the Church in many different ways. Some lay ministers are trained, work full-time, and are paid; others are part-time volunteers. Lay ministers can be single or married. Some lay people exercise the Baptismal call to service.
Read MoreSome men and women are called to give themselves to one another through the Sacrament of Matrimony. They are called to bring their spouse closer to Christ through growth in holiness, by making a total and faithful gift of themselves to each other and sharing.
Some men and women are called to give themselves to one another through the Sacrament of Matrimony. They are called to bring their spouse closer to Christ through growth in holiness, by making a total and faithful gift of themselves to each other and sharing.
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Fr. Jose Luis to visit all schools and college campuses
