About St. Michael the Archangel · Banquete, Texas
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church is a Roman-Latin rite parish serving the small rural community of Banquete in northwestern Nueces County, Texas, within the Diocese of Corpus Christi. Catholic faith first took root in Banquete in 1932 as a mission, and after more than seven decades of missionary service the community was formally established as a parish in 2003. The parish is pastored by Rev. John Chavarria and worships at 4317 Fourth Street, where it offers a weekly schedule of Masses, Saturday Vigil Mass, scheduled confessions, and a Thursday Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration.
- Established
- 1932 (as mission); 2003 (as parish)
- Patron
- St. Michael the Archangel
- Rector
- Rev. John Chavarria
- Diocese
- Diocese of Corpus Christi
Why belong here
St. Michael the Archangel offers a tight-knit Catholic community in rural South Texas, with three Sunday-friendly Mass opportunities (a Saturday Vigil Mass plus two Sunday Masses) and a daily 7:00 AM weekday Mass for those who want to weave prayer into their workday. The parish also offers the Sacrament of Reconciliation twice weekly — before Sunday Mass and before Saturday Vigil Mass, or by appointment — plus a Thursday evening Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration for eucharistic devotion. Active parish life includes a local Knights of Columbus council (Council 13257) and parish outreach supporting local families, making St. Michael's a clear spiritual and social anchor in Banquete.
Mass times at St. Michael the Archangel
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday 9:30 AM – 9:50 AM (before 10:00 AM Mass)
- Saturday 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM (before Vigil Mass)
- By appointment
Adoration times
- Thursday 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Holy Hour)
About St. Michael the Archangel Parish
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church is a Roman-Latin rite parish of the Diocese of Corpus Christi serving the rural, predominantly Hispanic community of Banquete in northwestern Nueces County, Texas. The parish's stated welcome is warm and direct: 'The faith community of Saint Michael the Archangel welcomes you! Please see below for Mass times; we look forward to celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with you.' The parish is the spiritual and social center of Banquete, anchored in mission work that dates to 1932.
Parish History
Catholic life in Banquete dates to 1932, when the Diocese of Corpus Christi established a mission to serve the small ranching and farming settlement. The mission church was named in honor of St. Michael the Archangel, and an outdoor statue-and-fountain shrine to the patron still marks the parish grounds. After decades of missionary service, the mission was formally elevated to parish status in 2003 by the diocese. Today, the parish continues the missionary impulse that founded it — combining a regular schedule of Masses and the sacraments with lay-led outreach and cultural traditions such as Las Posadas during Advent.
- 1932 — Catholic mission established in Banquete.
- 2003 — Mission elevated to parish status by the Diocese of Corpus Christi.
- Local patron: St. Michael the Archangel (feast day September 29).
Pastor and Clergy
St. Michael the Archangel is currently pastored by Rev. John Chavarria, who was ordained to the priesthood on June 11, 2011 for the Diocese of Corpus Christi. His name appears on the Diocese of Corpus Christi's official priest directory as Pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Banquete.
- Rev. John Chavarria — Pastor (ordained June 11, 2011).
Mass and Service Schedule
The parish publishes its Mass, confession, and adoration schedule through its website and through the diocesan directory. The regular weekly rhythm centers on a Saturday Vigil Mass, two Sunday Masses, a daily morning weekday Mass, two scheduled confession times, and a Thursday evening Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration. Confession is also offered by appointment, giving flexibility for those who cannot make the published times.
- Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM
- Sunday Masses: 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM
- Weekday Masses (Mon–Fri): 7:00 AM
- Confessions: Sat 3:00–3:45 PM; Sun 9:30–9:50 AM; or by appointment
- Eucharistic Adoration (Holy Hour): Thursday 6:00–7:00 PM
Parish Ministries and Parish Life
Parish life at St. Michael the Archangel is shaped by lay organizations and by the rhythms of South Texas Catholic culture. A local Knights of Columbus council (Council 13257) operates under the parish's auspices and is the principal men's fraternity in the parish. Parishioners also lead volunteer outreach to local families and participate in regional Catholic traditions such as Las Posadas during Advent. Banquete's small-town character means that the church functions as a true community hub, with ministries intersecting the life of surrounding ranching and farming families.
- Knights of Columbus Council 13257 (mailing: PO Box 279, Banquete, TX 78339).
- Volunteer outreach to local families.
- Posadas and seasonal Catholic traditions during Advent/Christmas.
Location and Visiting
St. Michael the Archangel sits at 4317 Fourth Street in Banquete, the unincorporated community in northwestern Nueces County, Texas, located at the intersection of State Highway 44 and Farm Road 666 — roughly seven miles west of Robstown and about nine miles south of San Patricio. The parish mailing and contact line is (361) 387-8371, and the parish email is [email protected]. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead or consult the parish website for current Mass times and any seasonal changes.
- Address: 4317 4th St., Banquete, TX 78339
- Phone: (361) 387-8371
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.saintmichaelthearchangelcc.org/
- Diocese: Corpus Christi