About St. Frances Cabrini · Laredo, Texas
St. Frances Cabrini Church is a bilingual Roman Catholic parish of the Diocese of Laredo, located at 3018 Davis Avenue in Laredo, Texas. Named for St. Frances Xavier Cabrini — the Italian-born Missionary Sister of the Sacred Heart who became the first naturalized American citizen to be canonized and is the patron saint of immigrants — the parish serves the largely bilingual, Spanish-speaking Catholic community of Webb County on the U.S.–Mexico border. It offers daily and Sunday Mass in both English and Spanish, a Sunday Latin Mass, a full sacramental program (Baptisms, Quinceañeras, Weddings, Anointing of the Sick), and a roster of lay organizations including the Altar Society, Adoración Nocturna, Knights of Columbus, Hijas de María, and a parish youth group.
- Patron
- St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (Mother Cabrini)
- Rector
- Rev. Msgr. James E. Harris
- Diocese
- Diocese of Laredo
Why belong here
St. Frances Cabrini is a bilingual borderland parish where a largely Spanish-speaking congregation gathers with English-speakers and visitors for daily Mass, four Sunday Masses, and a Latin Mass each Sunday at 11:00 am — a rare offering in Laredo. Active lay organizations (Altar Society, Adoración Nocturna, Hijas de María, Knights of Columbus, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Renovación Cristiana, Evangelización, and a parish Youth Group) give newcomers many ways to plug in, while faith formation is offered for both children and youth. For a Catholic on the U.S.–Mexico border looking for a parish rooted in traditional devotion, sacramental life, and bilingual pastoral care, St. Frances Cabrini offers a welcoming, communitarian home.
Mass times at St. Frances Cabrini
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday 6:15 pm (in the Chapel)
- Tuesday 6:15 pm (in the Chapel)
- Wednesday 6:15 pm (in the Chapel)
- Thursday 6:15 pm (in the Chapel)
- Friday 6:15 pm (in the Chapel)
- Saturday 11:00 am (in the Chapel)
- Saturday 5:30 pm (in the Church)
- By appointment — call the parish office
Adoration times
- Adoración Nocturna (Night Adoration) — an active parish group, specific hours not published on the parish page reviewed.
Parish Identity & Patron
St. Frances Cabrini Church is named for St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, an Italian-born religious sister who founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (MSC) and became the first naturalized American citizen to be canonized (1946). In 1950 the Vatican declared her patron saint of immigrants — a fitting patroness for a parish on the U.S.–Mexico border whose congregation is largely bilingual.
- Patron: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
- Feast day: November 22
- Religious family: Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (MSC)
- Located in the Diocese of Laredo, Texas
Sacraments
The parish celebrates the full range of Catholic sacraments for its parishioners, with several months of preparation required for the rites of Christian initiation and marriage.
- Baptism — registration, baptismal classes, and a priest appointment required
- Quinceañera — 6 months' notice, Baptism + First Communion, Faith Formation enrollment
- Wedding — 6 months' notice; contact the office before making other arrangements
- Anointing of the Sick / Ministry of the Sick — by phone request
- First Communion & Confirmation — through parish Faith Formation
Parish Ministries & Organizations
The parish supports a broad network of lay organizations that animate its liturgical, devotional, and outreach life. They include traditional Hispanic devotional associations as well as service-oriented groups.
- Altar Society
- Adoración Nocturna (Night Adoration)
- Lectors
- Eucharistic Ministers
- Altar Servers
- Evangelización
- Renovación Cristiana
- Youth Group
- Hijas de María
- Knights of Columbus
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith formation at St. Frances Cabrini is led by two coordinators: Julie Rodriguez, who coordinates religious education for children, and Myrna Rodman, who coordinates religious education for youth. The parish also runs an active Youth Group, which is required for ongoing enrollment for those preparing for Quinceañera and other sacraments.
- Religious Education Coordinator for Children: Julie Rodriguez
- Religious Education Coordinator for Youth: Myrna Rodman
- Parish Youth Group
Parish Staff & Clergy
The parish is led by a priest–deacon–lay team that serves both the spiritual and administrative needs of the community.
- Pastor: Rev. Msgr. James E. Harris
- Parochial Vicar: Rev. Noel Davis
- Deacon: Deacon Raymundo Guevara
- Bookkeeper / Secretary / Parish Contact: Sonia Y. Gutiérrez
- Religious Education Coordinator for Children: Julie Rodriguez
- Religious Education Coordinator for Youth: Myrna Rodman
- Custodian / Janitor: Leo García
Visiting & New Parishioners
New parishioners and visitors are warmly welcomed in both English and Spanish. Registration as a parishioner is handled in person at the parish office during office hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm).
- Welcome! Please go by the parish office to register as a parishioner.
- ¡Bienvenidos! Favor de inscribirse como miembros de la parroquia en la oficina.
- Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Contact & Location
The parish is located at 3018 Davis Avenue in Laredo, Texas 78040. The mailing address and phone number are listed with the Diocese of Laredo, which publishes the parish's official page. An interactive map is embedded on the diocesan parish page for visitors using GPS or online directions.
- Address: 3018 Davis Ave., Laredo, TX 78040
- Phone: (956) 722-2919
- Email: [email protected]
- Diocesan website: https://dioceseoflaredo.org/cpt_parishes/st-frances-cabrini-church-laredo/
Diocese of Laredo Context
St. Frances Cabrini is one of the parishes of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Laredo, which was erected by Pope John Paul II on July 3, 2000, taking territory from the Diocese of Corpus Christi and the Archdiocese of San Antonio. The diocese's Mother Church is San Agustín Cathedral, whose roots reach back to 1755. The diocese covers the Texas counties of Dimmit, Jim Hogg, La Salle, Maverick, Webb, Zapata, and Zavala — placing St. Frances Cabrini squarely on the U.S.–Mexico border.
- Diocese erected: July 3, 2000 (Pope John Paul II)
- Mother Church: San Agustín Cathedral, Laredo
- Current Bishop: Most Rev. James A. Tamayo (first Bishop of Laredo)
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Msgr. James E. Harris
Current pastor of St. Frances Cabrini Church, Laredo, as listed on the Diocese of Laredo parish page.