A Parish of the Roman Catholic Church
1302 Lantana Street Corpus Christi, Texas 78407
Phone (361)289-2759
A Parish of the Roman Catholic Church
1302 Lantana Street Corpus Christi, Texas 78407
Phone (361)289-2759
1302 Lantana Street Corpus Christi, Texas 78407
Phone (361)289-2759
1302 Lantana Street Corpus Christi, Texas 78407
Phone (361)289-2759
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:
Saturday Vigil Mass is at 6:00 PM
Sunday Mass is at 10:00 AM
For the Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Every Friday from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Every Saturday from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Other time, please call the parish office at
361-289-2759

You will learn about the Mass and the Sacraments

You will learn about the Sacraments, Holy Communion, and Reconciliation (Confession)

You will learn about the Sacrament of Confirmation to complete your Sacraments of Initiation

You will learn about the Sacrament of Confirmation to complete your Sacraments of Initiation

Our children will continue to learn about their journey of faith.

You will learn the FOUR PILLARS of the Catholic Church (CCC)--Creed, Sacraments, Moral Life, and Prayer.

In the month of November, the month designated to pray for all those who have gone before us. Play this game to learn more .

A game to learn to know more about the Sacraments of Initiation in the life of the Catholic Church.

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 4:30-5:30 p.m.

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St. Theresa's Rosary Ground
Join our religious education children after 10:00 AM Mass at the Rosary Ground to pray for all our loved ones who have gone before us.
St. Theresa's Rosary Ground
Saint Theresa Catholic Church
Join us every first Wednesday for a healing Mass. At the end of Mass, we will expose the Blessed Sacrament and pray the Litany of Healing. W...
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Saint Theresa's Parish Hall at 1302 Lantana, Corpus Christi
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Saint Theresa's Parish Hall at 1302 Lantana, Corpus Christi

The Altar Society gathers on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the school building. All members and interested parties are warmly encouraged to attend.

The CDA Court #2433 gathers on the second Thursday of each month at 7 PM in the school building. All members and interested parties are warmly encouraged to attend.

The KofC members gather on the second Sunday of each month at 11:15 am in the parish hall. All members and interested parties are warmly encouraged to attend.

The Guadalupana members gather on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:45 PM in the school building. All members and interested parties are warmly encouraged to attend.
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.

You may request that others pray for someone who is ill or who has died. People who need prayers are listed weekly in our bulletin. Contact the Parish office to add someone to the list.

$10 sponsors our sanctuary candles for the week. Please feel free to contact our Parish office to schedule this request.

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.