Priest Convocation Schedule
June 1 – 4, 2026
The Westin, Southlake, TX
Monday, June 1, 2026
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Priests arrive / check-in (Southlake Foyer A)
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Photos taken for Diocesan Directory (Southlake Foyer A)
5:30 pm Evening Prayer (Skyline Ballroom – 2nd Floor)
6:00 pm Social (Skyline Foyer – 2nd Floor) Sponsored by Dignity
7:00 pm Welcome Dinner (Salons ABCD) Sponsored by The Catholic Foundation
After Dinner Fraternity & Hospitality (Backyard Patio)
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
7:00 am – 8:15 am Breakfast Buffet (Salons ABCD)
8:30 am Morning Prayer (Skyline Ballroom – 2nd Floor)
9:00 am General Session: Priest Wellness (Salons ABCD)
Panelist:
- Rev. Thomas Esposito, O. Cist.
- Ms. Maribel Rodriguez Laguna, MA
- Mr. Kenneth Alamo
10:45 am Preparation for Mass
11:15 am Mass (Skyline Ballroom – 2nd Floor)
12:00 pm Lunch followed by free time (Salons ABCD)
12:00 pm Presbyteral Council Lunch Meeting (Salons EF)
1:00 pm Recreation (Champion Club Courts available until 4 pm)
2:00 pm Optional: Exposition/Adoration/Midday Prayer (Colleyville)
5:30 pm Evening Prayer (Skyline Ballroom – 2nd Floor)
6:00 pm Social (Skyline Foyer – 2nd Floor) Sponsored by Diocesan
6:30 pm Dinner (Salons ABCD) Sponsored by Nativity Pilgrimage
After Dinner Fraternity & Hospitality (Backyard Patio) Sponsored by Stroke Scan
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
7:00 am – 8:15 am Breakfast Buffet (Salons ABCD)
8:30 am Morning Prayer (Skyline Ballroom – 2nd Floor)
9:00 am General Session One (Salons ABCD): Lumen Gentium’s Theology of the Laity: Reality and Potential
Presenter: Dr. Gregory Cruess
10:45 am Preparation for Mass
11:15 am Mass (Skyline Ballroom – 2nd Floor)
12:00 pm Lunch followed by free time (Salons ABCD)
2:00 pm Optional: Exposition/Adoration/Midday Prayer (Colleyville)
3:30 pm General Session Two (Salons ABCD): Reality and Potential of Lay Leadership in the Church
Panelist:
- Mr. Tommy Barril
- Mr. Jose Manuel De Urquidi
- Mr. Jason Deuterman
5:30 pm Solemn Vespers (Skyline Ballroom – 2nd Floor)
6:00 pm Social (Skyline Foyer – 2nd Floor) Sponsored by Little Bethlehem
6:30 pm Dinner (Salons ABCD) Sponsored by Serra Club
After Dinner Fraternity & Hospitality (Backyard Patio) Sponsored by LPi
Thursday, June 4, 2026
7:00 am – 8:15 am Breakfast Buffet (Salons ABCD)
8:30 am Mass (Skyline Ballroom – 2nd Floor) – Morning prayer in private.
9:15 am Diocesan Updates (Salons ABCD)
- Ms. Jeannette Lambert – Mother Theresa School Construction Project
& Texas Education Freedom Accounts - Very Rev. Vincent Anyama – Holy Trinity Seminary Construction
Project - Rev. Mark Garrett – Vocations & Vocation Committees
- Bishop Burns – World Cup
- Remarks and Closing Prayer by Bishop Burns
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