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Catholic Mass Times, Faith Study, and How to Request a Rosary at T.L. Roach Unit

For someone practicing the Catholic faith at the T.L. Roach Unit, two things matter most: knowing the worship schedule and making sure they're registered as Catholic so they can actually attend.

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Catholic Mass Times, Faith Study, and How to Request a Rosary at T.L. Roach Unit

Minimum Custody Catholic Mass/Worship Service is held on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., according to the Diocese of Amarillo's listing for this unit.

Medium Custody has a separate Mass on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

There's also an Adult Faith Study Class on Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., listed as

Source: These Mass and faith study times are taken from the Diocese of Amarillo’s published listing for the T.L. Roach Unit.

Showing up at the right time isn't enough. To attend Catholic services at T.L. Roach, your loved one must have "Catholic" listed as their religious preference on their Travel Card.

Tip: If “Catholic” isn’t listed as the religious preference on the Travel Card, they may not be eligible to attend Catholic services.

  1. Fill out an I-60 form - the offender needs to request a rosary in writing.
  2. Send the I-60 to the unit Chaplain - the request is made through the Chaplain’s office.

Interested in volunteering with TDCJ or area jails? The Diocese of Amarillo asks that you send inquiries to: Diocese of Amarillo, Diaconate Office - Criminal Justice Ministry, 4512 NE 24th Ave., Amarillo, TX 79107.

Deacon Blaine Westlake serves as Director of the Diaconate for the Amarillo Diocesan Criminal Justice Ministry. You can reach him at 806-383-2243 ext. 117.

Need help or want to volunteer? Contact the Diocese of Amarillo Diaconate Office - Criminal Justice Ministry (4512 NE 24th Ave., Amarillo, TX 79107) or call Deacon Blaine Westlake at 806-383-2243 ext. 117.

Catholic Mass Times, Faith Study, and How to Request a Rosary at T.L. Roach Unit

Schedules can change. The Diocese notes that all unit information is regulated by TDCJ and subject to modification.

  • ✓ Confirm the current Mass and faith study times before your loved one relies on them.
  • ✓ If a service time doesn’t match what your loved one is hearing on the unit, treat the unit’s current instructions as the day-to-day reality.
  • ✓ For broader program or volunteer questions, use the Diocese of Amarillo Criminal Justice Ministry contacts listed above.

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