About St. Vincent de Paul · Laredo, Texas
St. Vincent de Paul is a Roman Catholic parish in Laredo, Texas, served by the Augustinian Order (Order of Saint Augustine, O.S.A.). Founded in 1969, it is one of the thirteen parishes that serve the Laredo Catholic community and belongs to the Diocese of Laredo. The parish's ministries are overwhelmingly conducted in Spanish, reflecting the bilingual character of the border city, with one English-language Sunday Mass each week. Located on Boulanger Street, St. Vincent de Paul runs an extensive array of lay groups, sodalities, choirs, CCD religious-education programs, and small Christian communities rooted in Hispanic Catholic tradition.
- Established
- 1969
- Patron
- St. Vincent de Paul
- Rector
- Fr. Leonel Martínez, O.S.A.
- Diocese
- Diocese of Laredo
Why belong here
St. Vincent de Paul is a bilingual Augustinian parish with a deep tradition of Spanish-language ministry, four Sunday Masses (three in Spanish, one in English), and a vibrant weekday Spanish Mass schedule. The parish runs an extensive CCD religious-education program for children, youth, adults, men and women, plus sacramental preparation for Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Quinceañera and Matrimony. More than a dozen lay organizations, sodalities (Sociedad del Altar, Sociedad de Damas Católicas, Santo Nombre), the Knights of Columbus Council #7692, four choirs, Matachines dancers, and over fifteen small Christian communities (Comunidades) meet weekly — meaning almost any Laredo family will find a spiritual home here.
Mass times at St. Vincent de Paul
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday–Saturday: 6:30 pm (30 minutes before daily/vigil Mass)
Adoration times
- Thursday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament)
- Adoración Nocturna (Night Adoration) – 4th Saturday of the month
Parish Identity & Augustinian Heritage
St. Vincent de Paul is a parish of the Diocese of Laredo entrusted to the Augustinian Order (O.S.A.). The parish was erected in 1969, during the administration of Bishop Thomas J. Drury, then Bishop of Corpus Christi; it became part of the newly created Diocese of Laredo in 2000. Its Augustinian character is visible in the priests assigned (Fr. Leonel Martínez, O.S.A., pastor; Fr. Gregorio Gallardo, O.S.A., priest in residence), the local Augustinian Secular Fraternity (V.O.T.A. — Agustinos Seglares 'amigos de San Agustín'), and the Columbian Squires Circle #4954, which is dedicated to the memory of the late Augustinian Fr. Federico Garcia, O.S.A.
- Founded 1969
- Diocese of Laredo
- Augustinian (O.S.A.) clergy and lay fraternity
- Named in honor of St. Vincent de Paul (feast day Sept. 27)
Clergy, Staff & Parish Office
The parish is led by Fr. Leonel Martínez, O.S.A., as Pastor, with Fr. Gregorio Gallardo, O.S.A. serving as Parochial Vicar / Priest in Residence. Deacon Leonardo Aguillón assists with diaconal ministry. The parish office is staffed by two secretaries — Mary Chuy M. Villalón and Amanda Osorio — and the bookkeeper Elma M. Jiménez. The main parish phone is (956) 722-3034 (fax 956-722-4829), and the separate CCD building can be reached at (956) 726-4134.
- Pastor: Fr. Leonel Martínez, O.S.A.
- Priest in Residence: Fr. Gregorio Gallardo, O.S.A.
- Deacon: Leonardo Aguillón
- Secretaries: Mary Chuy M. Villalón & Amanda Osorio
- Bookkeeper: Elma M. Jiménez
Faith Formation — CCD & Sacramental Preparation
St. Vincent de Paul runs an extensive CCD (Confraternidad de Catequesis Doctrinal) religious-education program for men, women, youth and children. Classes meet on Saturdays (9:00 am – 12:00 pm, with a 10:00 am Mass), Sundays (9:00 am – 12:00 pm, with a 10:00 am Mass) and Tuesdays (6:00 – 7:00 pm). The CCD building also houses the Quinceañera program, which meets Sundays 12:00 – 2:00 pm under the coordination of Graciela Ramirez and is contacted at (956) 726-4134.
- Saturday CCD: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Mass 10:00 am)
- Sunday CCD: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Mass 10:00 am)
- Tuesday CCD: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
- Quinceañera Program: Sundays 12:00 – 2:00 pm
- Adult education for single, divorced and abandoned persons
Sacraments
The parish prepares the faithful for the full range of Catholic sacraments. Baptisms are celebrated every 15 days on Sunday at 1:00 pm, with a required Pre-Baptismal class on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. Couples preparing for Matrimony must inquire at the parish office at least six months in advance — the parish explicitly asks that no other arrangements (banquet hall, etc.) be made before speaking with the parish. First Communion, Confirmation, Quinceañera, Anointing of the Sick (Ministerio de Enfermos) and Funeral Ministry (Ministerio de Defunciones) round out the sacramental life of the parish.
- Baptism: every 15 days, Sunday 1:00 pm
- Pre-Baptismal class: Wednesday 7:30 pm
- Matrimony: 6-month notice required
- Anointing of the Sick (visitation of the homebound)
- Funeral Ministry
Liturgical Ministries & Choirs
A large corps of lay liturgical ministers supports the parish's many Masses. Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Altar Servers (Monaguillos), Catechists, Sponsor Couples, a Bautismos team, Ministerio de Enfermos (visiting the homebound) and Servidores de la Palabra help the priests at every liturgy. Four named choirs animate the singing: Coro Santa Mónica (women), Coro Sembradores de la Palabra (men), Coro Amigos de San Agustín y Quinceañeras (youth), and Coro Santa Cecilia. The traditional Matachines y Bailables dance group also performs at parish celebrations.
- Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Altar Servers, Catechists
- Baptism Ministry, Sick Ministry, Funeral Ministry
- Coro Santa Mónica (women)
- Coro Sembradores de la Palabra (men)
- Coro Amigos de San Agustín y Quinceañeras (youth)
- Coro Santa Cecilia
- Matachines y Bailables
Parish Organizations & Sodalities
St. Vincent de Paul is served by a deep bench of Catholic organizations. The Parish Council governs the life of the parish; the Sociedad del Altar cares for the sacred vessels and linens; the Sociedad de Damas Católicas and the Sociedad del Santo Nombre organize the laity; and the Confraternidad de Agustinos Seglares (V.O.T.A. 'amigos de San Agustín') unites lay people with the spirituality of St. Augustine. The parish also hosts Knights of Columbus Council #7692, Columbian Squires Circle #4954 (named for Fr. Federico Garcia, O.S.A.), the Sociedad del Bingo (a parish fundraiser), and the Adoración Nocturna (Night Adoration) on the fourth Saturday of each month.
- Parish Council
- Sociedad del Altar
- Sociedad de Damas Católicas
- Sociedad del Santo Nombre (Holy Name Society)
- V.O.T.A. — Agustinos Seglares / Augustinian Secular Fraternity
- Knights of Columbus Council #7692
- Columbian Squires Circle #4954
- Sociedad del Bingo
- Adoración Nocturna (4th Saturday)
Small Christian Communities (Comunidades)
Following a strong Hispanic-Catholic model of lay ecclesial life, St. Vincent de Paul runs more than ten small Christian communities that meet on weeknights and Saturdays in parishioners' homes. Each Comunidad gathers around a shared patron and a weeknight schedule, allowing almost every parishioner to find a community within walking distance of their home.
- Agua Viva – Monday
- Buen Pastor – Tuesday
- Sagrada Familia – Tuesday
- Madre Santísima María de la Consolación – Tuesday
- Santa María de Guadalupe – Wednesday
- Apóstoles de Jesús – Thursday
- Santo Niño de Atocha – Thursday
- Camino Neocatecumenal – Thursday
- Sagrado Corazón de Jesús – Friday
- Inmaculado Corazón de María – first Saturday of the month
Visiting St. Vincent de Paul
The parish is located at 2710 Boulanger Street in Laredo, Texas, in the Diocese of Laredo. Visitors are warmly welcomed at any of the four Sunday Masses or the daily 7:00 pm Masses. Those wishing to prepare for a sacrament should call the parish office at (956) 722-3034; CCD and Quinceañera inquiries go through the CCD building at (956) 726-4134. Most pastoral information is published in Spanish, with one Sunday Mass offered in English.
- Address: 2710 Boulanger St., Laredo, TX
- Parish office: (956) 722-3034 — fax (956) 722-4829
- CCD building: (956) 726-4134
- Diocese of Laredo
- One weekly English Mass: Sundays 10:00 am