St. Leo the Great Catholic Church
Diocese of Tyler, Texas
549 S. Commerce St., Centerville, Texas 75833
Mail to: P. O. Box 356, Centerville, Texas 75833
903-536-5012 -- Email: stleocentervilletx@aol.com
Pastor: Rev. Joseph Lourdusamy
Weekend Holy Mass Schedule
SUNDAY 11 AM English and 1 PM Spanish
The Jubilee Year in the Diocese of Tyler, as part of the Catholic Church's 2025 Jubilee, is a time to focus on hope through various activities, including designated pilgrimage sites, and will run from December 24, 2024, to January 6, 2026 . Key pilgrimage locations in the diocese include the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Sacred Heart Church (Nacogdoches), and St. William of Vercelli Church (Carthage).
Key activities and locations
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Pilgrimage sites: Individuals, families, and groups are encouraged to visit specific locations for prayer and to receive a plenary indulgence.
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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Tyler): A pilgrimage site, also known for being the location of the Jubilee opening Mass in the diocese.
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Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Tyler): A designated pilgrimage site.
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Sacred Heart Church (Nacogdoches): Connected to the history of early missionaries. St. William of Vercelli Church (Carthage): Known for its collection of relics.
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Francis of the Tejas Church (Crockett): Located near where the first East Texas missions were established.
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Sacred Heart Church (Palestine): A historically significant church designed by Nicholas Clayton.
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Immaculate Conception Church (Jefferson): Built on the site of one of the oldest parishes.
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Diocesan events: Jubilee Opening Mass: The celebrations began on December 29, 2024, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
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24 Hours for the Lord: A diocesan-wide observance was held on March 28, 2025.
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Theme: The theme for the Jubilee Year is "Pilgrims of Hope".
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October is the month of the Rosary, so let's make the most of it! In this special month, our Heavenly Mother Mary has so many graces in store for us, and she is particularly generous in answering the prayers entrusted to her care.
On October 7, the Church celebrates Our Lady of the Rosary. This feast was instituted after the great military victory of Lepanto, miraculously won in 1571 against the Turkish fleet thanks to the intercession of Mary. Pope Saint Pius V had asked all the faithful to pray the Rosary to implore the assistance and protection of the Virgin Mary in anticipation of this battle. In thanksgiving, he instituted this feast and dedicated the month of October to the daily recitation of the Rosary.
Throughout history, millions of graces have been granted to people who brought their needs prayerfully to the Blessed Virgin Mary, especially by offering a Rosary to her. You too can receive the graces you desire, by sharing your requests with our prayer community, who will be happy to say a Rosary for your intentions.
May the Blessed Mother, Our Lady of the Rosary, watch over you and lead you to her Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.
