Bishop Peter Baldacchino, joined by Archbishop John C. Wester (C) Archdiocese of Santa Fe, NM and Bishop James S. Wall (L) Diocese of Gallup, NM during the Sanctity of Life Awareness and Unity Day on January 20, 2021. #dioceseoflascruces #dioceseofgallup #archdioceseofsantafe

The Solemnity of St. Joseph in this year of St. Joseph falls on a Lenten Friday; Bishop Baldacchino is happy to grant the dispensation of the obligation for abstinence from meat for the people of the Diocese of Las Cruces on March 19, 2021. Read Here: rb.gy/kmjv59

The first way to pray for someone is to speak to God about him or her. If we do this frequently, each day, our hearts are not closed, but open to our brothers and sisters. To pray for others is the first way to love them and it moves us toward concretely drawing near. #Prayer

The Agua Viva, the official publication of the diocese, returns as an online magazine. bit.ly/3t59LQ0 #AguaVivaMag

At St. Joseph Apache Mission in Las Cruces Diocese, Sr. Robert-Ann Hecker (right) respects and upholds sacred Mescalero Apache traditions and values, which connect powerfully with their Catholic faith. “I find God in the people. Their faith is strong.” Read here: cathext.in/SrHecker

Native American Catholics find hope, care and renewed strength through ministries supported by our donors. Read their stories in our spring 2021 edition at catholicextension.org/magazine. Our cover features a beautiful painting by the late artist Fr. John Giuliani.

Jesus is the Risen One, the Lord who passed through death in order to lead us to safety. Even before we begin to seek Him, He is present beside us. He lifts us back up after our falls. He helps us grow in faith. #Easter

A New Happiest Day by Fr. Ivan Torres, the Parochial Vicar from Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Roswell, NM. Read more inspirational and informative stories like this on the Agua Viva Magazine bit.ly/3wSQTFQ #AguaVivaMa #dioceseoflascruces

We are happy to see coverage on Sr. Robert-Ann Hecker and the St. Joseph Apache Mission Church in this issue of Catholic Extension Magazine. #LCDiocese

Pope Francis invites Catholics and Marian Shrines around the world to dedicate the month of May to a marathon of prayer for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic. ow.ly/t0fH30rFmFP

Message from Bishop Peter Baldacchino to the faithful concerning Vocations to the Priesthood. Note: Video is best viewed with subtitles. youtube.com/watch?v=zuwAlx…

A Father's Day Message from Bishop Peter Baldacchino. Please click on this link to read MORE... d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/12381/document…

Happy Father’s Day! here is a wonderful video titled From Fatherless to Fatherhood from the Redemptoris Mater Seminary of Boston. youtu.be/GFc1Er6qP1c

We are pleased to announce "FREE" online classes in partnership with the University of Dayton VLCFF (Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation) at VLCFF.UDayton.edu. Register for a class by June 30. Click the link for registration info: bit.ly/3j5w8T8

The annual collection for Peter's Pence is being held around the world this weekend, as Catholics assist the Pope in his mission of service to the universal Church. Donate here: obolodisanpietro.va/en.html

We are pleased to announce "FREE" online classes in partnership with the University of Dayton VLCFF (Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation) at VLCFF.UDayton.edu For step by step information on the registration process: d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/12381/document…

Bishop Baldacchino calls for change in language, more focus on the paschal mystery, more accessible language so it won't "go over people's heads." #USCCB21

+Baldacchino of Las Cruces asks for increased use of "paschal mystery" in the Eucharist document. #USCCB21

Bishop Baldacchino asks for more focus on the paschal mystery in the document and explaining the teaching in language people can understand to help them see the beauty of the Eucharistic sacrifice. #USCCB21