About St. Theresa · Olney, Texas
St. Theresa is a Roman Catholic mission church in Olney, Texas, a small town in Young County. It is part of the Diocese of Fort Worth and is served as a mission of St. Mary Catholic Church in nearby Graham, sharing the same pastor, deacon, and parish staff. The parish offers Mass twice a week — Sunday morning and Wednesday evening — and is listed on the Diocese of Fort Worth's official parish finder. Its website and contact number are administered through St. Mary Parish in Graham.
- Patron
- St. Theresa of Lisieux (the 'Little Flower of Jesus'), French Discalced Carmelite nun, 1873–1897, Doctor of the Church and patron saint of missionaries
- Rector
- Rev. Eugene Nyong
- Diocese
- Diocese of Fort Worth
Why belong here
St. Theresa offers the heart of Catholic life to the Olney community in an intimate mission setting — twice-weekly Mass (Sunday morning and Wednesday evening), the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, and a parish family that shares worship with St. Mary in Graham. Parishioners are formed by the parish mission of growing 'joyfully in faith, hope and charity as God's family,' supported by a religious education team, a youth/family director, and a weekly Friendship Meal (Cena de la Amistad) for those in need of a meal.
Mass times at St. Theresa
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 5:00–5:40 PM at St. Mary, Graham (in confessional or by appointment — En el confesionario los Sábados o con cita)
Adoration times
- First Friday of the month, 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM at St. Mary, Graham (Primer Viernes de Cada mes)
Parish Overview
St. Theresa is a Catholic mission serving Olney, Texas, in Young County. It is partnered with St. Mary Catholic Church in Graham (about 25 miles east), which supplies the pastor, deacon, and staff. The mission is listed on the Diocese of Fort Worth's parish finder, and the parish phone number and website both route through St. Mary in Graham.
- Diocese: Fort Worth
- Address: 209 W. Oak St. (W. Oak St. & N. Ave. E), Olney, TX 76374
- Phone: (940) 549-4314
- Website: stmarygraham.org
Clergy & Parish Staff
St. Theresa shares its pastoral team with St. Mary Parish in Graham. The mission is served by the same pastor, deacon, and administrative staff listed on stmarygraham.org, with a youth/family director and a religious-education volunteer team supporting faith formation across both communities.
- Pastor: Rev. Eugene Nyong
- Deacon: Adolfo González
- Administrative Assistant: Sandra (Sandi) Shifflett
- Youth / Family Director: Olivia Olvera
- Religious Education Team Volunteers: Marida Baucum, Janet Sims, Alicia Olvera
Pastoral Succession
Diocesan announcements published in the North Texas Catholic (Diocese of Fort Worth) document the recent pastoral succession at St. Mary (Graham) and St. Theresa (Olney). On July 1, 2016, Rev. John Pacheco was transferred from this combined assignment to become Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Gainesville, and Rev. Eugene Nyong — then Parochial Vicar of St. Francis of Assisi in Grapevine — was appointed Parochial Administrator, later Pastor.
- Rev. John Pacheco — Pastor (through July 1, 2016)
- Rev. Eugene Nyong — Parochial Administrator from July 1, 2016; now Pastor
Parish Mission Statement
St. Theresa and St. Mary share a single bilingual mission statement that frames the life of the parish family. It is printed on the parish website in both English and Spanish.
- English: 'Having been united with Christ at baptism, strengthened by confirmation, and nourished by the Eucharist, members seek to grow joyfully in faith, hope and charity as God's family.'
- Spanish: 'Habiendo sido unidos con Cristo en el bautismo, fortalecidos en la confirmación y nutridos por la Eucaristía, los miembros buscan crecer alegremente en la fe, la esperanza y la caridad como la familia de Dios.'
Ministries & Outreach
The mission shares its ministries with St. Mary Parish in Graham, including faith formation for children and youth, family ministry, and outreach to those in need of a hot meal. The Friendship Meal (Cena de la Amistad) is a long-standing weekly gathering open to everyone in the community who needs a meal.
- Religious Education / Faith Formation
- Youth and Family Ministry (Director: Olivia Olvera)
- Friendship Meal / Cena de la Amistad — Tuesday 6:00 PM, St. Mary, Graham
- Bilingual sacramental preparation through St. Mary
Visiting & Contact
Visitors and parishioners reach St. Theresa through the St. Mary Parish office in Graham, which staffs the mission's phone line and website. The Diocese of Fort Worth parish-finder entry also lists the church address and the same phone number.
- Phone: (940) 549-4314
- Address: Oak and Avenue E, Olney, TX 76374
- Website: stmarygraham.org
- Diocese of Fort Worth parish-finder listing: fwdioc.org/parish-finder/st-mary-graham
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. John Pachecothrough July 1, 2016
Transferred from Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Graham and St. Theresa Parish in Olney to Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Gainesville.
- Rev. Eugene NyongJuly 1, 2016 – present
Appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Mary (Graham) and St. Theresa (Olney) effective July 1, 2016; previously Parochial Vicar of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Grapevine. Currently Pastor.