About Christ the King · Laredo, Texas
Christ the King Catholic Church is a bilingual (English and Spanish) Roman Catholic parish in Laredo, Texas, belonging to the Diocese of Laredo under Bishop James A. Tamayo, D.D. The parish is served by a pastor (Rev. Toribio C. Guerrero), a parochial vicar (Rev. Juan Mercado), and two deacons, and is supported by a parish secretary and a CCD (Catechism) director. It is located at 1105 Tilden Avenue in Laredo and operates an Adoration Chapel, a separate Religious Education Center, and an outlying mission, Mission San Carlos. The parish community gathers for daily and weekend Masses, offers a wide array of ministries and prayer movements (including the Fatima Apostolate, Schoenstatt, Guadalupanas, OCIA, and a parish festival), and serves as a hub for catechesis and outreach in its neighborhood.
- Patron
- Christ the King (Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe)
- Rector
- Rev. Toribio C. Guerrero
- Diocese
- Diocese of Laredo (Bishop James A. Tamayo, D.D.)
Why belong here
Christ the King is a warm, bilingual parish family where newcomers and longtime Catholics alike can find a place to belong. Daily and weekend Masses in English and Spanish, an open daily Adoration Chapel, and an active devotional life (Fatima Apostolate, Guadalupanas, Schoenstatt, Getsemani Group) invite parishioners into deep prayer. Robust ministries for children, youth, young adults, families, and the sick — plus parish festivals, retreats, and Emmaus-style encounter experiences — make it easy to get connected, serve neighbors, and grow as disciples.
Mass times at Christ the King
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- By appointment (contact the parish office)
- Before Wednesday 7:00 PM Mass at Mission San Carlos
Adoration times
- Adoration Chapel open daily (Mon–Sat 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Sun 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
- Monday–Friday 5:30 PM – 5:50 PM
- Sunday 7:00 PM — Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Healing Prayer (after 6:00 PM Mass)
- First Wednesday of each month — Adoration and Healing Prayer at 8:00 PM (after the Wednesday 6:00 PM Mass)
- First Saturday of the month — Overnight Adoration begins at 8:00 PM
About Christ the King Catholic Church
Christ the King is a bilingual Roman Catholic parish of the Diocese of Laredo, led by Pastor Rev. Toribio C. Guerrero and Parochial Vicar Rev. Juan Mercado, with the assistance of Deacons Rev. Mr. Alberto De Jesús Brizuela and Rev. Mr. Marte Avila. The parish's tagline — 'A parish where faith becomes family' — captures its dual focus on liturgical worship and community life in both English and Spanish. The parish operates from 1105 Tilden Avenue and also maintains office space at 909 Guadalupe Street, a Religious Education Center at 1118 Hendricks Avenue, and an Adoration Chapel on site.
- Pastor: Rev. Toribio C. Guerrero
- Parochial Vicar: Rev. Juan Mercado
- Deacons: Rev. Mr. Alberto De Jesús Brizuela; Rev. Mr. Marte Avila
- Parish Secretary: Ms. Adriana McClure
- Bilingual parish (English / Spanish)
- Mission: Mission San Carlos (Laredo)
Sacraments
Christ the King celebrates Baptism, Matrimony, and the Anointing of the Sick, with preparation programs for each. Baptisms are scheduled on the last Sunday of the month and alternate between English and Spanish; documentation must be submitted by the 15th of the month. Couples preparing for marriage are asked to contact the parish seven months in advance of their desired wedding date for an initial meeting with a priest, with the date confirmed only after the priest's initial assessment. The Anointing of the Sick is available for emergencies by contacting the parish office.
- Baptism: last Sunday of the month; paperwork due by the 15th
- Wedding: 7-month preparation window required
- Anointing of the Sick: available in emergencies
- First Communion & Confirmation: through CCD
- OCIA (RCIA): for adult initiation
Faith Formation & Religious Education (CCD)
The parish runs its Catechism (CCD) program from a separate Religious Education Center located at 1118 Hendricks Avenue in Laredo. The center is staffed by CCD Director Mrs. Virginia Ramirez and operates Saturday, Sunday, and weekday afternoon hours to accommodate working families. Children enrolled in CCD also receive a 'Vocational Bear' (Osito Vocacional) as part of the parish's cooperation with the Fatima Apostolate to encourage prayers for seminarians.
- Director: Mrs. Virginia Ramirez
- Phone: 956-568-5181
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 1118 Hendricks Ave., Laredo, TX 78040
- Hours: Saturday 1:30 – 5:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Monday & Tuesday 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Parish Ministries & Groups
Christ the King offers an unusually broad slate of ministries organized around Worship, Service, the School of Evangelization, and the parish mission (Mission San Carlos). Liturgical roles (Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Altar Servers, Ushers, Music Ministry) support the Masses; outreach and formation groups (Guadalupanas, Volunteers, Ministry to the Sick, Nursing Home Ministry, CCD, Young Adults) extend the parish's reach; and lay movements (Catholic Christian Family Movement, F.A.M.A., Fatima Apostolate, Schoenstatt, Getsemani, ACTS, and Emmaus) provide avenues for spiritual growth. Councils (Finance, Stewardship, Parish Development) and the Festival Committee handle parish life and fundraising.
- Worship: Music Ministry, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Altar Servers, Liturgical Commission
- Service: Ushers, Volunteers, Guadalupanas, Nursing Home Ministry, Ministry to the Sick
- School of Evangelization: Small Community (Mon), Praise Assembly (Thu), Prayer Workshops (Wed), Evangelization Group (Tue), CCFM, F.A.M.A., OCIA
- Marian & Devotional Movements: Fatima Apostolate, Schoenstatt, Getsemani, Apostles of Fatima
- Pastoral Councils: Finance Council, Stewardship Council, Parish Development Committee, Festival Committee
- Mission San Carlos: dependent mission with its own ministry roster
Parish Events & Parish Life
Beyond the regular liturgical schedule, the parish calendar features community-building events that bring the bilingual community together. Recent and recurring events include ACTS Christ the King and San Carlos 'Mass and Tacos' days, an Emmaus retreat ('Encounter with the Word') held in the church basement, the Grand Summer Lotería with cash gift card prizes, an annual Garage Sale fundraiser, and a Retreat and Consecration to the Precious Blood of Christ. The parish also runs a Festival Committee to organize larger parish-wide celebrations.
- ACTS: Mass and Tacos (Christ the King and San Carlos)
- Emmaus: Encounter with the Word (day-long retreat; $20 donation)
- Grand Summer Lotería (gift card prizes)
- Parish Garage Sale fundraiser
- Retreat and Consecration to the Precious Blood of Christ
- Festival Committee events
Visiting, Contact & Office Hours
The parish welcomes new registrations and visitors; the website includes a direct prompt — 'Have a question? Want to register as a parishioner? We'd love to hear from you.' The main parish office is at 1105 Tilden Avenue and can be reached by phone at (956) 723-4267 (fax 956-723-5754) or by email at [email protected]. Office hours are split between morning and afternoon sessions Monday through Thursday, with a half-day on Friday. The CCD Center has its own phone line and dedicated hours.
- Parish Office: 1105 Tilden Ave., Laredo, TX 78040
- Phone: (956) 723-4267 • Fax: (956) 723-5754
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Mon–Thu 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Additional office: 909 Guadalupe St., Laredo, TX 78040