
A Parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Corpus Christi.
1302 Lantana Street Corpus Christi, Texas 78407
1302 Lantana Street Corpus Christi, Texas 78407
On April 13, 1947, Saint Theresa Catholic Church was founded with 50 families at start. With the love and the bond that they came together and the school was first built in 1948 under Bishop Emmanuel Ledvina following the donation of 12-acres of land by the Dunn family. The school was first built and served as a temporary chapel.
Staffed by the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament, the school was opened in September 1949 with 120 students and somehow was closed in 1992. By 1951, a parish community of 50 families grew to 723 people. The Church and the rectory were built in 1959 under Bishop Mariano S. Garriga.
There are at least 14 pastors taking shelter to minister this almost 80-year-life parish community. Under the words of a pastor, Father Don Downey, Saint Theresa parish is “the greatest-the most generous, most loving, most willing to give, and that is tremendous. The parishioners have great affection for the parish; this is their parish, and they really want to serve and support, and that’s marvelous.”
As with every other parish—big, small, rich, poor, or in between—that is the perpetual quest. Even though we are in a small size, with opened arms and hearts to welcome you to come to visit our parish, where it is our hope that you will encounter the little ways of Saint Theresa that lead her to the great love of God.
Whether you are a long-time church goer or a newcomer to the life of faith, we pray that your time here will be richly blessed and come back to be a part of our faith community. Should you consider becoming a member of our parish, you can tab the contact tab where you will find the new parishioner registration form that you can place in the Sunday Collection or bring it to the parish office. If you have any questions or you would like to have a clergy to come for a visit, please feel free to contact us. May God bless you always.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Joseph T. Nguyen
Our Sunday worship service is the heart of our community. Join us every week at our daily Mass from Tuesday through Friday at 6:00PM.
Our Weekend Masses at 6:00 PM on Saturday and 10:00 AM on Sunday.
For the Sacrament of Reconciliation:
On every Friday from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
On every Saturday from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
On other time, please call the parish office at
361-289-2759
Daily Mass: Tue- Fri at 6 p.m. (Rosary at 5:30 pm)
Friday Holy Hour begins at 5 pm followed by Mass.
Saturday Vigil Mass: 6 p.m.
Sunday Mass: 10:00 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Friday (During Holy Hour) 5-6 pm
Saturday at 5-5:30 p.m.
Contact our office for more information 361-289-2759. Thank you.
A tradition in the Catholic Church is to ask a priest to offer a Mass for the intentions of another person, such as on a birthday, and most commonly, for someone who is deceased.
To request to have a Mass said for someone please contact our office via phone/email/mail. Available dates & times will vary.
"We, the people of the church of Corpus Christi, recognize ourselves to be a pilgrim people, a community of believers in Jesus Christ who have been called through baptism to continue the life and mission of Jesus on Earth. Though one family of God, we are of diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds. Our unity is rooted in common faith in Jesus the Lord who guides us through His Vicar on Earth, the Most Holy Father. Led by our bishop, we see ourselves as ministers of the mysteries of God who are called to witness to what we are in Jesus – a redeemed, holy people – and to proclaim the Good News entrusted to us by Him."
Please contact our office for more information.
Youth: serve regular Sunday Masses and other special Masses - open to children between 4th and 12th grades.
Adult: by pastor appointment.
Distribute the Blessed Sacrament to the faithful at weekday and weekend Masses. Open to all parishioners who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Home bound ministry information please contact our office.
Greeters welcome people at the doors of the church and distribute bulletins. Ushers assist people to their seats and take up collections at Mass. Open to all parishioners (families especially welcomed).
Read the scriptures at weekend and weekday Masses, read the prayers of the faithful and make announcements.
Lead the congregation in singing the hymns at Mass on weekends. Open to all ages depending on the Mass. Contact our office for more information.