About St. Theresa · Hale Center, Texas
St. Theresa Catholic Church is a small English-language parish located at 504 E. 13th Street in Hale Center, Texas, founded in 1944 and serving the Catholic community of Hale County under the Diocese of Lubbock. The parish is led by Rev. Alexander "Alex" Amburose, HGN, who was assigned as pastor on July 1, 2023, with Rev. Angelo Consemino serving as Parochial Vicar and Deacon Natividad Sandoval, Jr. assisting. With a Sunday Mass attendance of approximately 85, the parish offers daily weekday Masses, Eucharistic Adoration on Thursdays, and sacramental ministry to neighboring missions including St. Peter in Olton.
- Established
- 1944
- Rector
- Rev. Alexander "Alex" Amburose, HGN
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lubbock
Why belong here
St. Theresa in Hale Center offers a warm, intimate Catholic community in rural West Texas with three weekly Mass opportunities (Sunday morning plus Wednesday and Thursday), Thursday Eucharistic Adoration, and devotional gatherings — perfect for families and individuals seeking an English-language parish with personal pastoral attention. The parish is currently served by a Hermanos de San Gabriel (HGN) pastor and a parochial vicar who also oversee the neighboring St. Peter mission in Olton, ensuring dedicated sacramental care. Its small size (about 85 at Sunday Mass) means newcomers are quickly known by name, while its Catholic-school and youth-ministry programs (PCL, YL, WFFF) offer real ways to grow in faith and serve.
Mass times at St. Theresa
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- By appointment (Penance — appointments available)
Adoration times
- Thursday 6:15 pm (Adoration)
About St. Theresa Parish
St. Theresa is a small rural Catholic parish serving the community of Hale Center, Texas, and the surrounding Hale County area on the South Plains of West Texas. Founded in 1944, it belongs to the Diocese of Lubbock and is one of the older parishes in the diocese. The parish offers Sunday and weekday Masses, Eucharistic Adoration, and pastoral care to about 85 parishioners each Sunday.
- Established 1944 — Diocese of Lubbock
- Located at 504 E. 13th Street, Hale Center, TX 79041
- Mailing: PO Box 528, Hale Center, TX 79041-0528
- Approximately 85 in Sunday Mass attendance
Clergy and Staff
The parish is currently led by Rev. Alexander "Alex" Amburose, HGN, who was assigned as pastor on July 1, 2023. He is assisted by Parochial Vicar Rev. Angelo Consemino (assigned February 15, 2023) and Deacon Natividad Sandoval, Jr. Terri Martinez serves as Secretary and Blanca Gutierrez coordinates the PCL, YL, and WFFF programs.
- Pastor: Rev. Alexander "Alex" Amburose, HGN — assigned July 1, 2023
- Parochial Vicar: Rev. Angelo Consemino — assigned February 15, 2023
- Deacon: Natividad Sandoval, Jr.
- Secretary: Terri Martinez
- PCL / YL / WFFF: Blanca Gutierrez
Parish Office
The parish office is staffed one day a week, on Thursdays, with extended hours to accommodate working parishioners. Messages may also be left by phone or email at any time.
- Office phone: 806-839-2892
- Email: [email protected]
- Office hours: Thursday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Mailing: PO Box 528, Hale Center, TX 79041-0528
Faith Formation and Youth Ministry
Religious education and youth ministry are coordinated through parish leadership roles listed in the diocesan directory, including the Parish Catechetical Leader (PCL), Youth Leadership (YL), and WFFF (Worship, Faith, Formation and Fellowship) program. These roles support the parish's catechetical mission for children, youth, and families.
- Parish Catechetical Leader (PCL)
- Youth Leadership (YL)
- WFFF — Worship, Faith, Formation & Fellowship
Connection to the Diocese of Lubbock
St. Theresa is one of the parishes of the Catholic Diocese of Lubbock, which covers the Catholic faithful of the South Plains and surrounding counties. As pastor, Fr. Alex Amburose, HGN, also serves as Sacramental Minister and Priest Supervisor at nearby St. Peter parish in Olton, meaning St. Theresa functions as a hub of pastoral care for the region's smaller outlying Catholic communities.
- Diocese of Lubbock parish (established 1944)
- Sister mission: St. Peter, Olton (Lamb County, established 1958)
- Shared sacramental ministry coordinated by pastor
Connect and Visit
Parishioners and visitors can stay in touch with St. Theresa through its weekly office hours, by phone or email, and through its official Facebook page. As a small parish, the best way to get involved is to introduce yourself after Sunday Mass or during Thursday's evening Mass and Adoration hour.
- Facebook: facebook.com/sttheresahalecenter
- Website: sainttheresahalecenter.us
- Phone: 806-839-2892
- Email: [email protected]