About Our Lady of the Rosary · Corpus Christi, Texas
Our Lady of the Rosary Parish is a small, bilingual Roman Catholic parish located at 1123 Main Drive on the west side of Corpus Christi, Texas, within the Diocese of Corpus Christi. Established in 1977, the parish serves a close-knit, welcoming community and also cares for three mission churches: St. Vivian Mission in Petronila/Robstown, St. Mary Mission in Robstown, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission in Clarkwood (currently damaged and out of use). The parish celebrates the Eucharist in both English and Spanish, reflecting the rich Hispanic heritage of South Texas, and offers the sacraments, faith formation, sanctuary candle intentions, and a calendar of community events.
- Established
- 1977
- Patron
- Our Lady of the Rosary (Blessed Virgin Mary)
- Rector
- Rev. John McKenzie
- Diocese
- Diocese of Corpus Christi
Why belong here
Our Lady of the Rosary is a small, bilingual parish where newcomers are personally welcomed by name. Mass is offered in both English and Spanish, with weekday evening devotions and an active faith-formation program for children preparing for First Communion and Confirmation. The parish also serves as the spiritual home for three mission communities in Petronila, Robstown, and Clarkwood, and parishioners can support those missions, request sanctuary candle intentions for loved ones, and take part in parish breakfasts and seasonal events like the menudo-and-tacos breakfast served after Sunday Masses.
Mass times at Our Lady of the Rosary
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM (or by appointment)
- Sunday 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM (or by appointment)
Adoration times
- Friday 8:30 AM (Eucharistic Adoration)
Welcome from the Pastor
On the parish website's Welcome Message page, Pastor Rev. John McKenzie greets visitors: 'Dear Friends, Welcome to Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Website! Thank you for visiting us. Within these pages you will find information about our church, our mission churches, our ministries, and spiritual growth possibilities. You are always welcome to come by for a visit and join us for Mass or for any of our many parish events. We are a small, friendly, gracious, welcoming parish community where you will feel comfortable.' The pastor invites anyone with questions to call the parish office, underscoring the parish's reputation as a small and approachable community.
- Welcome message signed by Rev. John McKenzie, Pastor
- Contact info: (361) 241-2004, [email protected]
- Office hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Parish History and Identity
Our Lady of the Rosary was established in 1977 as a parish of the Diocese of Corpus Christi, according to the diocesan records indexed by GCatholic. The parish takes its name from the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title of Our Lady of the Rosary, whose feast day is celebrated on October 7. As a parish of the Diocese of Corpus Christi — established in 1912 from the former Vicariate of Brownsville — Our Lady of the Rosary is part of a broader Catholic heritage on the South Texas coast that traces its roots to sixteenth-century Franciscan missionary work.
- Year established: 1977
- Diocese: Corpus Christi (est. 1912)
- Patron: Our Lady of the Rosary (Blessed Virgin Mary)
- Feast day: October 7
Mission Churches Served
In addition to its mother church on Main Drive, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish provides pastoral care for three mission churches in surrounding communities. According to the parish's directory listings, these missions extend the parish's ministry across western Nueces County and into San Patricio County. As of October 2024, one of the missions — Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Clarkwood — was reported as damaged and not in use.
- St. Vivian Mission — 3516 FM 665, Petronila, TX 78380 (serving Petronila/Robstown area)
- St. Mary Mission — Robstown, TX
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission — Clarkwood Rd., Corpus Christi (damaged, out of use as of October 2024)
Faith Formation and Religious Education
The parish runs a robust Faith Formation program for children and youth up to age 18, with classes offered in both English and Spanish. To receive the Sacraments of Initiation — First Communion or Confirmation — children must first complete two years of classes. The program includes First Communion preparation (English: Saturdays 10:00–11:15 AM and Thursdays 6:00–7:00 PM; Spanish: Saturdays 10:00–11:15 AM and Wednesdays 4:30–5:45 PM) and Confirmation preparation for students in grades 8 through 12. Tuition is structured on a per-family basis (capped at $180) with an additional $250 retreat fee for second-year Confirmation candidates, and families commit to selling or purchasing $100 in raffle tickets for the October parish festival and to 20 hours of volunteer service to the parish.
- First Communion Classes — English (Sat 10:00 AM, Thurs 6:00 PM) and Spanish (Sat 10:00 AM, Wed 4:30 PM)
- Confirmation Classes — Grade 8–12 (Mon 6:00 PM first year; Sun 6:00 PM high school / Wed 6:30 PM middle school second year)
- Tuition: $100 first student, $150 two, $180 three or more; $250 Confirmation retreat fee
- Family commitments: $100 in festival raffle tickets and 20 hours of parish volunteer service
- Registration communicated via Flocknote
Parish Community Life
Our Lady of the Rosary emphasizes its identity as a small, friendly, and welcoming community. Parish life revolves around the Sunday Mass schedule and the social gatherings around it — most notably the parish breakfast served after the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Sunday Masses, which traditionally features menudo, tacos, coffee, and drinks. The October parish festival, complete with a raffle, is another highlight of the community calendar. Events are posted on the parish website's Events Calendar page.
- Parish breakfast after Sunday Masses (menudo, tacos, coffee, drinks)
- October parish festival with raffle
- Events calendar published on the parish website
- Sunday bulletin and Flocknote notifications keep parishioners informed
Contact, Office, and Location
Our Lady of the Rosary Parish is located at 1123 Main Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78409-2205, in the western part of the city. The parish office can be reached by phone at (361) 241-2004, by fax at (361) 242-1099, and by email at [email protected]. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The parish also maintains its official website at https://ourladyoftherosarycc.com/.
- Address: 1123 Main Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78409-2205
- Phone: (361) 241-2004 | Fax: (361) 242-1099
- Email: [email protected]
- Office hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Website: https://ourladyoftherosarycc.com/