About St. Andrew Catholic Church · Fort Worth, Texas
St. Andrew Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in the Tanglewood neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas, founded in 1953 and part of the Diocese of Fort Worth. The parish has been served since 1984 by the Franciscan Friars TOR (Third Order Regular) of the Sacred Heart Province, who combine a strong communal life with parish ministry centered on the Eucharist and devotion to Mary. The parish operates Saint Andrew Catholic School (PK–8th grade, the largest elementary school in the diocese) and offers daily Mass, perpetual-style adoration, an extensive faith formation program, youth ministry, and a growing campus that includes a new Star of the Sea Youth Center under construction in 2025–2027.
- Established
- 1953
- Patron
- St. Andrew the Apostle
- Rector
- Rev. Daniel Pattee, TOR
- Diocese
- Diocese of Fort Worth
Why belong here
St. Andrew offers an unusually rich devotional life for a parish of its size: daily Mass, daily Eucharistic Adoration from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Adoration Chapel, three weekly confession times, weekday rosaries, and a livestreamed Sunday Mass for the homebound. Families are deeply served by the on-site PK–8th grade school (the largest Catholic elementary in the diocese), Little Saints early-childhood ministry, faith formation for children and adults, and a robust youth ministry now expanding into the new Star of the Sea Youth Center. The parish is led by Franciscan friars and consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, giving it a clearly Marian and Eucharistic spiritual identity that draws committed Catholics from across Tanglewood and southwest Fort Worth.
Mass times at St. Andrew Catholic Church
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Saturday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Or by appointment
Adoration times
- Monday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Sacred Heart Adoration Chapel)
- Tuesday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Sacred Heart Adoration Chapel)
- Wednesday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Sacred Heart Adoration Chapel)
- Thursday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Sacred Heart Adoration Chapel)
- Friday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Sacred Heart Adoration Chapel)
About St. Andrew Parish
St. Andrew Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in southwest Fort Worth, Texas, founded in 1953 and entrusted since 1984 to the Franciscan Friars TOR of the Sacred Heart Province. The parish is consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and centers its life on the Eucharist, education, evangelization, and Marian devotion. Its mission statement emphasizes growing as disciples while keeping vigil with Mary at the foot of the cross.
- Founded 1953
- Diocese of Fort Worth
- Franciscan Friars TOR since 1984
- Consecration: Immaculate Heart of Mary
History
Established in 1953 to serve the new Tanglewood neighborhood, St. Andrew opened its parish school in 1954 staffed by the Sisters of Saint Mary of Namur. By 1963 the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth took over the school. In 1984, the Franciscan Friars TOR were entrusted with leadership of the parish and school, shaping its current Franciscan-Marian identity. The campus has grown steadily since the 1950s, with the church, school, Parish Hall, Pastoral Center, and Sacred Heart Adoration Chapel all located on Dryden Road just west of TCU.
- 1953: Parish founded
- 1954: School opens with 270 students
- 1963: Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth assume school staffing
- 1984: Franciscan Friars TOR entrusted with parish and school
- 2025: Star of the Sea Youth Center groundbreaking
Devotions
The parish fosters Marian and Eucharistic piety through weekday rosaries prayed in both the main church and the chapel.
- Morning Rosary: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM, Main Church
- Afternoon Rosary: Mon–Fri 4:30 PM, Church Chapel
Clergy and Pastoral Staff
The parish is served by Franciscan friars of the Third Order Regular. Fr. Daniel Pattee, TOR has been pastor since July 1, 2024. He is assisted by two parochial vicars — Fr. John Shanahan, TOR (who also serves as chaplain to the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur) and Fr. Matthew Simons, TOR — and Permanent Deacon Lynn Sowers. Lay staff include the Business Manager, Director of Music & Liturgy, Director of Faith Formation, Director of Youth Ministry, Director of Little Saints, and Director of Evangelistic Media and Communications.
- Pastor: Fr. Daniel Pattee, TOR
- Parochial Vicar: Fr. John Shanahan, TOR
- Parochial Vicar: Fr. Matthew Simons, TOR
- Permanent Deacon: Deacon Lynn Sowers
- Business Manager: Bill Brown
- Director of Music & Liturgy: Dr. Christina Alves
- Director of Faith Formation: Terry Adams
- Director of Youth Ministry: Emily Bennett
- Director of Little Saints: Margaret Gilroy
Saint Andrew Catholic School
Saint Andrew Catholic School opened on September 13, 1954 with 270 students in grades 1–8 and was originally staffed by the Sisters of Saint Mary of Namur. Today, with over 700 students in PreK3 through 8th grade, it is the largest Catholic elementary school in the Diocese of Fort Worth and one of the largest in Texas. The campus includes seven buildings, a school chapel, gymnasium, athletic fields, an amphitheater, and outdoor learning spaces. Current leadership includes Principal Laura Behee, Assistant Principal Alison Daley, and Business Manager Kate Cholley.
- Opened September 13, 1954
- Largest PK–8th grade Catholic school in the Diocese of Fort Worth
- 700+ students, at least 3 classes per grade
- Principal: Laura Behee
Faith Formation and Youth Ministry
Faith Formation at St. Andrew is directed by Terry Adams and includes programs for children and adults, plus the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) formation led by the Dominican Sisters of Peace (Sister Theresa Josephine Do, OP, and Sister Monica Vianney Le, OP). Youth Ministry is led by Emily Bennett, with a dedicated facility expansion underway through the new Star of the Sea Youth Center. The Little Saints early-childhood program is led by Margaret Gilroy.
- Faith Formation: Terry Adams
- Youth Ministry: Emily Bennett
- Little Saints: Margaret Gilroy
- CGS Adult Formation
Sacraments
The parish celebrates the sacraments regularly. Baptisms are celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 2:00 p.m., supported by a volunteer Baptism Ministry coordinated by Michele Vasquez. Reconciliation is offered three times weekly plus by appointment. Weddings, Anointing of the Sick, and other sacraments are arranged through the Pastoral Center.
- Baptism: 2nd & 4th Sundays, 2:00 PM
- Reconciliation: Mon, Wed, Sat (and by appointment)
- Marriage & Anointing: by appointment through the Pastoral Center
Star of the Sea Youth Center (Under Construction)
In September 2025, St. Andrew announced plans for a $4 million, two-story, 9,329-square-foot Star of the Sea Youth Center at 3312 Dryden Road. Designed by Martsolf Architecture (Fort Worth) and built by FPI Builders (Fort Worth), the facility will provide dedicated space for student programs, parish events, retreats, and community activities. Construction began in November 2025 and is scheduled for completion in January 2027.
- Budget: $4 million
- Architect: Martsolf Architecture
- General contractor: FPI Builders
- Groundbreaking: November 2025
- Projected completion: January 2027
Stewardship and Giving
The parish publishes weekly 'Stewardship of Treasure' snapshots in its bulletin, alongside a fiscal-year budget versus actual summary. Online giving is processed through Parish Staq (formerly Faith Direct). The parish also invites parishioners to remember St. Andrew in their wills.
- Online giving: Parish Staq
- Legacy giving: wills and bequests
- Weekly financial reports in parish bulletin
Visiting and Contact Information
The Pastoral Center at 3312 Dryden Road is open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The parish can be reached by phone at 817-927-5383 (fax 817-927-8507) or by email at [email protected]. A 24/7 facility on-call line is available at 817-614-3480. Saint Andrew Catholic School is located at 3304 Dryden Road (phone 817-924-8917).
- Parish Office: 3312 Dryden Road
- School Office: 3304 Dryden Road
- Phone: 817-927-5383
- On-call: 817-614-3480
- Email: [email protected]
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Daniel Pattee, TOR2024–present
Current pastor; assumed duties July 1, 2024, succeeding Fr. Gigliotti. Previously served as Parochial Vicar at St. Andrew since September 2020 and taught theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville for 24 years. Ordained May 30, 1987.
- Rev. James Gigliotti, TOR2017–2024
Pastor; retired effective June 30, 2024, after seven years at St. Andrew. Previously pastor of St. Maria Goretti Parish in Arlington, TX from 1996 to 2015. Total of 26 years as a pastor in the Diocese of Fort Worth.
- Rev. John Shanahan, TORParochial Vicar (continuing)
Also serves as chaplain to the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, with whom he celebrates daily Mass.
- Rev. Matthew Simons, TOR2024–present (Parochial Vicar)
Became Parochial Vicar at St. Andrew effective August 1, 2024. Ordained July 11, 2020; previously served as the Province's treasurer and Director for Mission Integration at Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA.
- Rev. Warren Murphy, TORformer pastor
Former pastor of St. Andrew Parish; later served as spiritual director at the Franciscan seminary in Loretto, Pennsylvania.
- Fr. Dan Pattee, TOR (as Parochial Vicar)Sept 2020 – June 2024
Prior to becoming pastor.
