About St. Phillip Neri · Pep, Texas
St. Philip Neri Parish in Pep, Texas, is a small Catholic community established in 1931, serving approximately 4,641 Catholics in Hockley County. The parish offers regular English-language Masses and relies on a dedicated staff and deacon to support its pastoral and administrative needs. It is part of the Diocese of Lubbock, which encompasses 25 counties in West Texas. The parish maintains a modest presence with a mailing address, phone, and social media, and is currently led by Pastor Very Rev. Robert Williams, assigned July 1, 2026, with Deacon Robert Lopez serving as Pastoral Administrator until June 30, 2028.
- Established
- 1931
- Patron
- St. Philip Neri
- Rector
- Very Rev. Robert Williams
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lubbock
Why belong here
Join a welcoming, faith-centered community that offers regular Mass, sacramental ministry, and active parish life. The parish supports families through ministries like RCIA, youth programs, and outreach, and is part of a larger diocese committed to Catholic education, formation, and service. With a small but dedicated team, St. Philip Neri offers personal pastoral care and opportunities to grow in faith.
Mass times at St. Phillip Neri
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- appointments available
Adoration times
- Before Mass Devotions
History
Established in 1931, St. Philip Neri Parish serves the Catholic community in Hockley County, Texas. The parish has a modest but active presence, with a current Mass attendance of 51 and a dedicated pastoral team. It is part of the Diocese of Lubbock, which was established in 1983. The parish’s current leadership includes Very Rev. Robert Williams (assigned July 1, 2026) and Deacon Robert Lopez (assigned July 1, 2025–June 30, 2028).
Ministries
The parish offers a range of ministries including RCIA, youth ministry, family life, catechesis, vocations, and jail ministry. These ministries are supported by the Diocese of Lubbock, which funds them through the Annual Catholic Offering for Ministries.
- RCIA
- Youth Ministry
- Family Life
- Catechesis
- Vocations
- Jail Ministry
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments: Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick. Sacramental ministry is provided by Very Rev. Robert Williams.
- Baptism
- Reconciliation
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Robert LopezJuly 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028
Pastoral Administrator/Deacon