About St. Frances Cabrini · Granbury, Texas
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church is a multicultural parish of the Diocese of Fort Worth, located at 2301 Acton Highway in Granbury, Texas. The community began as a small Catholic mission in 1963 and has grown into a parish of more than 1,000 registered families, with weekend Mass offered in both English and Spanish. The parish shares its campus with a Family Life Center, a religious education building, a columbarium (under construction in 2026), and a sister mission, St. Rose of Lima in Glen Rose.
- Established
- 1963
- Patron
- St. Frances Cabrini (Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, patron of immigrants)
- Rector
- Rev. Fr. Brandon LeClair
- Diocese
- Diocese of Fort Worth
Why belong here
St. Frances Cabrini welcomes English- and Spanish-speaking Catholics to a community that 'celebrates diverse cultures to unite in the Body of Christ.' With more than 1,000 registered families, the parish offers daily and weekend Mass in English and Spanish, weekly Eucharistic Adoration, a parish school of religion for children (Pre-K through 5th grade) and youth ministry, a music ministry, faith formation for all ages, and a growing Family Life Center. It also shares its ministry with the sister mission of St. Rose of Lima in Glen Rose, making it a hub for Catholic life in Hood County.
Mass times at St. Frances Cabrini
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Weekdays: Before / After Mass
- By appointment
Adoration times
- Wednesday: 8:00 PM – (end time referenced on site)
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
About St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church is a parish of the Diocese of Fort Worth serving Granbury and the surrounding Hood County area. The parish mission states: 'As disciples, we celebrate diverse cultures to unite in the Body of Christ. As a community of action, faith, and of hope, we share the Gospel of Jesus Christ so that others may come to grow in His love.' A Spanish version of the mission statement is also published on the parish website, reflecting the parish's bilingual character.
- Diocese: Diocese of Fort Worth
- Pastor: Rev. Fr. Brandon LeClair
- Mailing address: 2301 Acton Hwy., Granbury, TX 76049
- Office hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Phone: 817-326-2131
Parish History
St. Frances Cabrini began on July 21, 1963 as a Catholic Mission founded by Father James Mullins, then pastor of St. Stephen's in Weatherford, to minister to workers in the DeCordova Bend area (now Pecan Plantation). The mission launched with just three families — Corona, Elizondo, and Rodriguez — plus migrant workers. In November 1976 the first Mass was celebrated in the St. Frances Cabrini Community Center (now the Parish Hall). The parish continued to grow and built its main church in 1990, the religious education building in 1996, and the Family Life Center in 2011. In 2026, the parish is constructing a columbarium and additional parking.
- 1963 — Mission founded under Fr. James Mullins from St. Stephen's, Weatherford
- Nov 1976 — First Mass at the Community Center (now Parish Hall)
- 1990 — Main church constructed
- 1996 — Religious Education building added
- 2011 — Family Life Center built
- 2026 — Columbarium and additional parking underway
Faith Formation
The parish states that 'Our faith journey is a lifelong pursuit and we encourage all ages to continue to deepen their faith and build a strong support system for their individual faith walk.' Faith Formation is offered for children (Pre-K through 5th grade) on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM in the education building during the school year. A youth ministry is directed by Alex Torres.
- Children's Faith Formation (Pre-K–5th), Sundays 10:00 AM, Education Building
- Youth Ministry — Director: Alex Torres
- Religious Education — Director: Gloria Dominguez
- Music Ministry — Director: Jim Brandehoff
Parish Staff
The parish is led by Pastor Rev. Fr. Brandon LeClair and a lay staff that handles administration, religious education, music, youth ministry, and safe-environment coordination. Staff can be reached at 817-326-2131 or via the office email [email protected].
- Pastor: Rev. Fr. Brandon LeClair
- Business Manager: Jerry Wagner
- Bookkeeper: Eileen Antio
- Secretary / Safe Environment: Paty Benavides
- Administrative Assistant: Julie Lyssy
- Secretary: Annaly Rodriguez
- Director of Music: Jim Brandehoff
- Director of Religious Education: Gloria Dominguez
- Director of Youth Ministry: Alex Torres
Ministries and Safe Environment
St. Frances Cabrini runs a broad range of ministries serving both St. Frances and the sister mission of St. Rose of Lima in Glen Rose. Safe Environment Certification through the Diocese of Fort Worth is required for any employee or adult volunteer serving in ministry, and must be renewed every two years. Volunteers must complete a Ministry Application, an Authorization for Release of Information, and a Code of Conduct, and attend a live, in-person Virtus Safe Environment Awareness Session.
- Music Ministry
- Religious Education
- Youth Ministry
- Safe Environment / Volunteer Coordination (Paty Benavides)
- Safe Environment sessions held in the Diocese of Fort Worth via Virtus
- Teen and Adult volunteer tracks
St. Rose of Lima Mission (Glen Rose)
St. Frances Cabrini shares ministry with its sister mission, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Glen Rose, Texas. Office hours for the mission are held on Thursdays from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The parish mission statement is shared between the two communities in both English and Spanish.
- Sister mission: St. Rose of Lima, Glen Rose
- Office hours: Thursday 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Contact and Location
The parish office is located on the parish campus at 2301 Acton Highway in Granbury, Texas, and can be reached by phone or email during posted office hours. In 2026, the parish is adding a columbarium on its grounds and more parking for worshippers and visitors.
- Address: 2301 Acton Hwy., Granbury, TX 76049
- Phone: 817-326-2131
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Website: https://stfrances.net/
- 2026 campus projects: Columbarium and additional parking
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Fr. James Mullins1963 (mission founder)
Pastor of St. Stephen's in Weatherford who began ministering to DeCordova Bend workers and founded the mission.