About Immaculate Conception · Vega, Texas
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church is a small Roman Catholic parish serving the community of Vega, Texas, in the Texas Panhandle's Oldham County along the historic Route 66 corridor. The parish belongs to the Diocese of Amarillo and was established in 1910, making it more than a century old. It offers a bilingual (English/Spanish) worship schedule that includes a Saturday vigil, Sunday morning, and several weekday Masses, as well as regular Confession and Eucharistic Adoration. The current pastor is Father Mieczyslaw "Mitch" Przepiora, who also serves as chaplain to the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ community based at nearby Prayer Town Emmanuel.
- Established
- 1910
- Patron
- The Blessed Virgin Mary, under the title of the Immaculate Conception
- Rector
- Father Mieczyslaw "Mitch" Przepiora
- Diocese
- Diocese of Amarillo
Why belong here
Immaculate Conception is a welcoming, century-old Panhandle parish that faithfully celebrates the Eucharist almost every day of the week, in both English and Spanish. Members enjoy regular Eucharistic Adoration on First Fridays, easy and frequent access to the Sacrament of Confession, and a tight-knit, multi-generational Catholic community rooted in the ranching culture of Oldham County. Visiting travelers on historic Route 66 and locals alike are invited to join this small but devout congregation.
Mass times at Immaculate Conception
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM (official parish schedule); additional listing: 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM and 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM following Mass
- Saturday: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
- Or by appointment
Adoration times
- 1st Friday: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
About Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church serves the small town of Vega in Oldham County, Texas — a ranching community on the High Plains along the historic Route 66 corridor. It is a parish of the Diocese of Amarillo and was established in 1910. The parish's patroness is the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of the Immaculate Conception, and the congregation gathers for Mass in both English and Spanish, reflecting the bilingual character of the surrounding region.
History
According to ecclesiastical records (GCatholic), Immaculate Conception was founded in 1910, giving the parish more than a century of continuous ministry to Oldham County's ranching families. The parish developed alongside the small railroad town of Vega, which grew near the junction that would later become Interstate 40 and U.S. Highway 385. The current pastor, Father Mieczyslaw "Mitch" Przepiora, also serves as chaplain to the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ (DLJC), a religious community based at nearby Prayer Town Emmanuel — a connection that continues to shape parish life and sacramental ministry.
- Founded: 1910
- Diocese: Amarillo
- Pastoral connection: Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ at Prayer Town Emmanuel
Clergy & Pastoral Staff
The parish is served by Father Mieczyslaw "Mitch" Przepiora, who serves both as pastor of Immaculate Conception and as chaplain to the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ sisters at Prayer Town Emmanuel. He is the priest who celebrates the regular Mass schedule and the sacramental ministries offered at the parish.
- Pastor: Father Mieczyslaw "Mitch" Przepiora
- Chaplain to the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ (DLJC), Prayer Town Emmanuel
Visit & Location
The parish is conveniently located for both local residents and travelers along historic Route 66 (now I-40). The church building sits one block north of the well-known intersection of Interstate 40 and U.S. Highway 385, making it a familiar landmark for visitors passing through the Texas Panhandle.
- Address: 905 South Main Street, Vega, Texas 79092
- Phone: (806) 286-0149
- Website: http://immaculateconceptionvega.org/
- Diocese: Amarillo
- Landmark: One block north of I-40 / US-385
Diocese of Amarillo
Immaculate Conception is one of the parishes of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Amarillo, which covers the northern Panhandle and parts of the Texas South Plains. The parish is listed in the diocese's official Parish Finder, confirming its canonical standing and its role in the wider diocesan life of northern Texas.
- Diocese: Diocese of Amarillo
- Listed in the official Parish Finder at amarillodiocese.org