Saint Philip the Apostle Catholic Church

If you witness, suspect, or know of child and/or vulnerable adult abuse, YOU MUST FILE A REPORT WITHIN 48 HOURS!
Contact Civil Authorities:
Department of Family and Protective Services

1-800-252-5400 or www.txabusehotline.org

If the person is in immediate danger, call 911.
If Church Personnel Is Involved In Alleged Abuse:
Step One- Contact Civil Authorities. 
Step Two- Contact one of the following:

• Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Outreach, Vicki L. Pyatt, LMSW, at (361) 827-7186 or email pastoralcare@victoiadiocese.org
• Bishop or Chancellor of the Diocese of Victoria at (361) 573-0828;

                    Written Allegations Should Be Sent To:              
Office of the Bishop 
P. O. Box 4070
Victoria, Texas 77903
Mark as Personal and Confidential.

We will also help you bring your concerns to church officials outside the diocese if the abuse occurred elsewhere and you now reside in the Diocese of Victoria.  If you are unsure about bringing a complaint or would like further information, please contact Vicki L. Pyatt.


St Philip the Apostle's Safe Environment Coordinator is Susan Schmidt.  Susan may be contacted by phone at (979) 543-3770 or email apostle@stphilipapostle.org.
 
 

Community Mission Statement...

We, the people of God of Saint Philip the Apostle,
in the loving and evangelizing spirit of St. Philip, form a family community that challenges each of us to proclaim and live the gospel messages
of Jesus Christ in the world through worship, evangelization, Christian formation and service.

Founded 1909

Diocese of Victoria in Texas

Family Needs Survey Now Available! 2 Minutes to Complete

The Office of Family Evangelization for the Diocese of Victoria would like to hear from YOU on what you believe are the needs of families in our diocese. Can you please take a couple of minutes to complete this short, 10-question survey?  This survey will be up throughout the month of November.
 
https://forms.gle/E1q3LWUp1R8krMAE8
 

We will be making some renovations to the Chapel and Church.
Here are the following things that we will be working on:
 

• Chapel Doors
• Sound proofing the confessionals
• Sidewalks
• Pews
• Floors in Church
• Lighting the grounds around Church and School for CCE

 
 
 
Any question please email them to apostle@stphilipapostle.org