About Queen of Peace · Harlingen, Texas
Queen of Peace Parish in Harlingen, Texas, is a Catholic community rooted in the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, founded in 1967 by Father Francis Regis Kwiatkowski, SS.CC. It serves a diverse, growing population in the Rio Grande Valley, offering Mass in both English and Spanish and emphasizing service to the poor and marginalized. The parish is considered the 'Mother Church' of the Congregation in the region and is staffed exclusively by members of that congregation. It is a vibrant, multigenerational community centered on faith, family, and worship.
- Established
- 1967
- Patron
- Queen of Peace
- Rector
- Fr. Robert Charlton, SS.CC.
- Diocese
- Diocese of Brownsville
Why belong here
Join a welcoming, multigenerational Catholic community that serves the poor and marginalized through a variety of ministries. The parish offers Mass in both English and Spanish, strong faith formation, and active participation in sacramental life. You’ll find a family atmosphere where brothers and sisters serve one another with love and dedication, rooted in the mission of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
Mass times at Queen of Peace
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturdays 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Adoration times
- Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
History
Founded in 1967 by Father Francis Regis Kwiatkowski, SS.CC., Queen of Peace Parish has been staffed exclusively by members of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary since its inception. It is recognized as the 'Mother Church' of the Congregation in the Rio Grande Valley. The parish serves a growing Catholic community in northeastern Harlingen, with a demographic that includes young families, middle-aged adults, and seniors, and reflects the region’s bilingual culture and rapid population growth.
Sacraments
The liturgical life of the Catholic Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments. There are seven sacraments in the Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders. The purpose of the sacraments is to make people holy, to build up the body of Christ, and finally, to worship God; but being signs, they also have a teaching function. They not only presuppose faith, but by words and object, they also nourish, strengthen, and express it; that is why they are called 'sacraments of faith.' The sacraments impart grace, but, in addition, the very act of celebrating them disposes the faithful most effectively to receive this grace in a fruitful manner, to worship God rightly, and to practice charity.