About St. Phillip Benizi · Idalou, Texas
St. Phillip Benizi Parish in Idalou, Texas, is a Catholic community established in 1972 serving approximately 39,327 Catholics in Lubbock County. The parish offers regular English-language Masses, confession appointments, and devotions, with a dedicated staff and deacons supporting parish life. It is part of the Diocese of Lubbock, which encompasses 25 counties in West Texas and serves over 136,000 Catholics. The current pastor, Rev. Jeganathan Arulsamy, HGN, was assigned in September 2025.
- Established
- 1972
- Patron
- St. Phillip Benizi
- Rector
- Rev. Jeganathan Arulsamy, HGN
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lubbock
Why belong here
Join a welcoming community that offers regular Mass, sacraments, and ministries including RCIA, youth programs, and parish outreach. The parish supports spiritual growth through catechesis, family life, and service opportunities, fostering a vibrant Catholic life in a diverse, faith-filled environment.
Mass times at St. Phillip Benizi
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Appointments available
Adoration times
- Check Parish Bulletin