About St. Michael · Anson, Texas
St. Michael Parish in Anson, Texas, is a small Catholic community established in 1960, serving approximately 1,723 Catholics in Jones County. The parish offers regular English-language Masses, confession appointments, and devotions, with a pastoral administrator assigned as of July 2025. It is part of the Diocese of Lubbock, which encompasses 25 counties in West Texas. The parish relies on dedicated staff and volunteers to support its ministries and sacramental life.
- Established
- 1960
- Patron
- St. Michael
- Rector
- Rev. John Peter Santhappan, HGN
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lubbock
Why belong here
Join a welcoming, faith-filled community that offers regular Mass, sacraments, and ministries including OCIA, RCIA, and youth programs. The parish supports spiritual growth through catechesis, liturgy, and service, with a dedicated staff and volunteers committed to pastoral care and outreach.
Mass times at St. Michael
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Appointments available
About
Established in 1960, St. Michael Parish serves the Catholic community of Anson, Texas, within the Diocese of Lubbock. The parish offers regular English-language Masses, confession appointments, and devotions, with a pastoral administrator assigned as of July 2025. It is part of a larger diocese that encompasses 25 counties in West Texas.
Ministries
The parish offers a variety of ministries including OCIA, RCIA, Youth & Young Adult Ministry, and WFFF. These ministries support spiritual growth and community engagement for all ages.
- OCIA
- RCIA
- Youth & Young Adult Ministry
- WFFF
Mass & Sacraments
Mass is celebrated in English on Sunday, Thursday, and First Saturday. Confession appointments are available. The parish does not list specific sacraments, but sacramental preparation is offered through RCIA and OCIA.
- Sunday 5:00 pm
- Thursday 5:00 pm
- First Saturday 11:30 pm
- Confession by appointment
Staff & Leadership
The parish is led by Rev. John Peter Santhappan, HGN, assigned as of July 2025. Deacon Alfredo Franco serves alongside staff secretary Veronica Hernandez and other parish volunteers.
- Rev. John Peter Santhappan, HGN
- Deacon Alfredo Franco
- Staff Secretary Veronica Hernandez
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. John Peter Santhappan, HGNJuly 2025 - present
Assigned July 1, 2025