About St. Thomas More · Corpus Christi, Texas
St. Thomas More Catholic Church is a welcoming Roman Catholic parish located in Corpus Christi, Texas, within the Diocese of Corpus Christi. The parish lives by the motto 'Loving Christ, Loving Others' and describes itself as a community called to proclaim the Gospel of Christ 'in word, deed, and truth.' From its home at 2045 18th Street, St. Thomas More offers weekend and weekday Mass, regular Eucharistic Adoration, a robust religious education program built around the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, an active youth ministry (MSYG/HSYG), Confirmation preparation, OCIA for adults, a Music Ministry, and a Homeless Ministry that feeds those in need in the Corpus Christi area.
- Established
- 1990
- Patron
- St. Thomas More
- Rector
- Rev. Ramiro (RJ) Regalado, Jr.
- Diocese
- Diocese of Corpus Christi
Why belong here
St. Thomas More offers a vibrant, mid-sized parish life where families and individuals can grow together in faith. Weekday Mass at 12:05 p.m. and Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration (with Exposition, the Divine Mercy chaplet, Rosary, Praise & Worship, Reconciliation, and Benediction) give the parish a strong devotional rhythm, while the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd atrium program, RCIC for older children, OCIA for adults, and the two-year Confirmation program make it a genuine home for faith formation at every age. Add in an active youth ministry, a Music Ministry, a Homeless Ministry, Altar Servers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Homebound Ministry, Flowers & Grounds, and a Finance Council, and visitors quickly find a real community where there are many ways to belong and serve.
Mass times at St. Thomas More
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 4:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Adoration times
- Wednesday — Exposition & Divine Mercy 3:00 p.m., Rosary 5:15 p.m., Praise & Worship 7:00 p.m., Reconciliation 7:00 p.m., Benediction 8:00 p.m.
- 1st Friday of the month — Exposition and Benediction following the 12:05 p.m. Mass
About St. Thomas More Parish
St. Thomas More Catholic Church is a parish of the Diocese of Corpus Christi located at 2045 18th Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. The parish mission is 'To proclaim the Gospel of Christ to our local community in word, deed, and truth,' and its welcome page declares that the community is 'called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people.' The parish identifies its patron as St. Thomas More (1478–1535), the English lawyer and statesman martyred for refusing to accept King Henry VIII as head of the Church of England. According to GCatholic, the parish was established in 1990.
- Diocese: Corpus Christi
- Address: 2045 18th Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
- Phone: (361) 888-9308 • Fax: (361) 888-6119
- Pastor: Rev. Ramiro (RJ) Regalado, Jr.
Parish Staff
The parish is led by Fr. Ramiro 'RJ' Regalado, Jr. as pastor, supported by a team of lay staff and ministry coordinators who handle faith formation, music, youth ministry, OCIA, weddings and quinceañeras, the church office, and outreach.
- Rev. Ramiro (RJ) Regalado, Jr. — Pastor
- Adrienne Cavazos — Secretary / Bookkeeper (parish office)
- Sandra McCutchon — Director of Religious Education (361.215.4240)
- Hannah Favata — Youth Minister (361.793.5477)
- Nathan Skrobarczyk — Music Minister (361.215.4876)
- Erin Morales-Rodriguez — OCIA Coordinator
- Lisa Godinez — Wedding / Quinceañera Coordinator (361.947.2291)
- Veronica Molina — Altar Server Coordinator
Faith Formation & Religious Education
The parish's faith formation program is organized around the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based approach for children PreK3 through 5th grade, held in the parish Atrium and two houses on Glendale Street. Older children grades 1 through 11 follow the Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC), and Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion is woven into the same atrium model. All children experience hands-on presentations and are encouraged to meditate on key Bible verses with their parents in preparation for the sacraments.
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd — PreK3 through 5th grade, Sundays 10:10–11:50 a.m. in the Atrium
- RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) — grades 1–11
- Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation & First Communion
- Confirmation Preparation — two-year program, begins in 9th grade
- Contact: Sandra McCutchon, DRE — 361.215.4240
Confirmation Preparation
Confirmation is a two-year program open to 9th–12th graders. Confirmation I & II classes meet on Monday evenings from 6:00–7:00 p.m. (some pages cite 6:00–7:30 p.m. for the Confirmation class block), and Confirmation students are also expected to attend Sunday Youth Group (6:00–8:00 p.m.). Students receive the sacrament in the spring of their second year after meeting diocesan requirements and are confirmed by the Bishop.
- Two-year program beginning in 9th grade
- Classes: Monday evenings 6:00–7:30 p.m.
- Sunday Youth Group: 6:00–8:00 p.m. (required in addition to Monday class)
- Each student must provide a copy of their Baptism Certificate with notations to the first class
- Contact: Hannah Favata, Youth Minister — 361.793.5477
Youth Ministry (MSYG & HSYG)
St. Thomas More offers a parish-wide Youth Ministry for grades 6–12 that brings middle and high school teens together for catechesis, discussion in the Catholic faith, fellowship, fun, worship, and service. The Middle School Youth Group (MSYG), High School Youth Group (HSYG), and Confirmation preparation all meet together on Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Activities include trips, retreats, community service projects, faith lessons, and games. Registration for Confirmation, HSYG, and MSYG for 2025–2026 is open online.
- MSYG — Middle School Youth Group (grades 6–8)
- HSYG — High School Youth Group (grades 9–12)
- Sunday evenings 6:00–8:00 p.m. (MSYG, HSYG, and Confirmation)
- Activities: faith lessons, retreats, community service, social outings
- Contact: Hannah Favata, Youth Minister — 361.793.5477
OCIA — Becoming Catholic (Adults)
The parish's Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), coordinated by Erin Morales-Rodriguez, prepares adult candidates to receive the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist). The parish invites anyone interested in attending to contact the church office.
- OCIA Coordinator: Erin Morales-Rodriguez
- Contact the parish office (361.888.9308) to attend
Music Ministry
The Music Ministry at St. Thomas More, directed by Music Minister Nathan Skrobarczyk, leads sung worship primarily at the 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. Singers are invited to join the choir as their schedule allows. The parish also books music for weddings, quinceañeras, and funerals and recommends contacting the music minister at least six months before the date to secure availability.
- Director: Nathan Skrobarczyk — 361.215.4876
- Choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass
- Music available for weddings, quinceañeras, and funerals (book ~6 months in advance)
Parish Ministries & Volunteer Opportunities
Beyond faith formation and youth ministry, St. Thomas More maintains a wide range of liturgical and service ministries. Adult parishioners serve as Altar Servers (children grade 3+ may also serve), Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, and Homebound Ministers who bring Communion to those unable to attend Mass. There is also a Rosary and Novena ministry that prays daily for parishioners, the sick and homebound, and anyone in need of prayer, plus a Homeless Ministry / 'Feed the Homeless' effort and a Flowers & Grounds team that beautifies the parish property.
- Altar Servers — boys and girls grade 3 and up
- Eucharistic Ministers & Homebound Ministry
- Lectors
- Rosary & Novenas (daily)
- Flowers and Grounds
- Finance Council (advises the pastor on parish finances and budgets)
- Homeless Ministry / Feed the Homeless
Sacrament of Marriage
St. Thomas More prepares engaged couples for the Sacrament of Marriage in line with diocesan guidelines. Couples meet with the pastor at least six months in advance to schedule the wedding and begin preparation; a recent baptismal certificate is required for the Catholic party, and FOCCUS, a Pre-Cana Conference, and either an Engaged Encounter Weekend or a parish Sponsor Couple are all part of the process. Wedding/Quinceañera Coordinator Lisa Godinez helps couples walk through these requirements.
- Meet with the parish priest at least six months in advance
- FOCCUS marriage preparation inventory
- Pre-Cana Conference (required by the Bishop of Texas)
- Option 1: Engaged Encounter Weekend (through the Diocese) — or — Option 2: Sponsor Couple (through the parish)
- Catholic party should have received Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist
- Coordinator: Lisa Godinez — 361.947.2291
Office Information & Contact
The parish office is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.; the office is closed on Tuesdays. Parishioners and visitors can reach the office by phone, fax, or email, and the parish publishes a 'Directions' link on its website.
- Phone: (361) 888-9308
- Fax: (361) 888-6119
- Email: [email protected]
- Office hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Thu 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. & 2:00–5:00 p.m.; closed Tuesday
- Address: 2045 18th Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78404