St. Francis of the Tejas Catholic Church, a Roman Catholic Church, is located in the piney woods and gently rolling hills of Houston County, Texas. Originally established in 1690, St. Francis of the Tejas was the first Catholic Church in what 147 years later would become Houston County, and was named after St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis, our Church, and our county are all rich in history. We invite you to come and share in that history with us.

St. Francis of the Tejas extends a warm welcome to all those searching for a deeper relationship with God and our Lord, Jesus Christ. Come join us for Mass - whether it has been a while since you last attended Mass, are considering settling here in Houston County, or are just passing through - all are welcome!

Interested in becoming Catholic? Signup for the September, 2022, RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) class at St. Francis of the Tejas. Click here to get started!

Take advantage of the many resources available on our website to help explore or deepen your knowledge of the Catholic faith - books, videos, download apps, online study; or perhaps a classrom adult bible study - including opportunities with St. Francis or other entities within the Diocese of Tyler. Consider signing up Fr. Mike Schmitz's "Bible in a Year" podcasts.

Watch the Most Reverend Joseph E. Strickland, Bishop of Tyler, discuss scripture and issues affecting the Church and its members today.

 “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.”   St. Augustine 

The soul is present from the moment of conception; and every human being having been created by God, is sacred. Life is a gift from God; it is precious and to be protected.

The Gabriel Project of East Texas

If you are pregnant and need help, please call our Toll Free Hotline 888-300-5112 or check out the Gabriel Project website....gabrielprojecteasttexas.org

Project Rachel Ministry

Are you suffering from a past abortion? There is healing waiting for you...
Project Rachel (sanctityoflifetyler.org)
Call or text 903-539-2941 or email: fonda.projectrachel@protonmail.com

If you have questions about whether or not a divorce would preclude you from becoming a member of the Catholic Church. contact the Diocese of Tyler's Tribunal for answers.

There will be an Advent Penance Service on Wednesday December 14, 2022 from 5:00pm through 7:30pm. There will be several priests available to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation in English and Spanish.

 The St. Francis of the Tejas Catholic Church Ladies Guild cordially invites the men and women of St. Francis and their spouses to attend the 2022 Advent Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, December 10, 2022 in remem- brance and celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
For details, click here.

St. Francis with the support of Catholic Charities and the East Texas Food Bank is able to help Houston County residents once a month with groceries. First 4 Wednesdays of each month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

“Everything really does flow from prayer; greater peace, greater clarity, greater knowledge, greater love, greater joy.”     (Bishop Joseph E. Strickland)