About Sts. Peter and Paul · Socorro, Texas
Sts. Peter and Paul is a Roman Catholic parish located in Socorro, Texas, a city in the lower El Paso valley on the Rio Grande. The parish was established in 1972 and falls under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of El Paso, where it serves a predominantly Spanish-speaking community on both sides of the border. Worship at Sts. Peter and Paul is largely bilingual, with most weekend Masses celebrated in Spanish and one English Mass on Sunday morning, along with daily Mass Monday through Friday. The parish is pastored by Rev. Angel Maldonado and served by Deacon Arturo Araiza, and it is recognized as one of two parishes within the City of Socorro.
- Established
- 1972
- Patron
- Saints Peter and Paul (apostles and martyrs)
- Rector
- Rev. Angel Maldonado
- Diocese
- Diocese of El Paso
Why belong here
Sts. Peter and Paul offers a welcoming Catholic home in the City of Socorro, with multiple Spanish and English Masses every weekend and daily Mass Monday through Friday. The parish is anchored by the sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesdays, monthly First Friday Eucharistic Adoration that concludes with Benediction, and a committed pastor and deacon serving the local border community. It is also one of only two Roman Catholic parishes operating inside Socorro, making it a central spiritual anchor for residents of the 79927 ZIP code.
Mass times at Sts. Peter and Paul
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Adoration times
- First Friday 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM (concludes with Benediction)
Parish Identity & Location
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church is located in the City of Socorro, Texas, just southeast of El Paso in the Rio Grande valley. The parish sits at 673 Old Hueco Tanks Road in the 79927 ZIP code and is part of the Diocese of El Paso. Inside Socorro there are only two Catholic parishes, and Sts. Peter and Paul is the larger of the two in terms of Sunday Mass schedule.
- Address: 673 Old Hueco Tanks Road, Socorro, TX 79927
- Diocese: Diocese of El Paso
- Founded: 1972 (per GCatholic)
- Phone: (915) 859-3758
Clergy & Staff
Pastoral care at Sts. Peter and Paul is provided by a parish priest assisted by a permanent deacon. According to the Diocese of El Paso's parish directory, the current pastor is Rev. Angel Maldonado, and he is assisted by Deacon Arturo Araiza.
- Rev. Angel Maldonado — Pastor
- Deacon Arturo Araiza — Deacon
Parish Office & Hours
The parish office is open on weekdays to serve parishioners and visitors. Note that the office closes earlier on Fridays — a typical pattern among El Paso-area parishes that celebrate their Friday morning Mass at a slightly later hour.
- Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon