About Abilene, Texas:
Located in West Texas, approximately 170 miles west of the Dallas/Fort Worth area, the city of Abilene had a population of 125,182 at the 2020 census, while the Abilene metropolitan statistical area had a population of 176,579. Abilene is in the Diocese of San Angelo (made up of 29 counties and covering about 37,433 square miles, including many other West Texas cities, including Big Spring, Brownwood, and Midland/Odessa).
In 2025 President Donald Trump unveiled the largest Artificial Intelligence infrastructure project in history, with the first site to be located in Abilene. This project aligns with Lancium, a clean energy computing company that began construction of its clean energy data center here in 2022. Known as Stargate 1, the project has brought over 6,000 workers to the area, driving significant housing, infrastructure, and utility demand, including the potential development of massive RV parks for workers.
While the initial 1.2GW, 4 million-square-foot buildings are operational, OpenAI and Oracle have dropped plans for a 600MW expansion, with Meta now in talks to take over that capacity.
Catholic places of interest in Abilene, Texas:
Abilene, Texas, is home to many active Catholic parishes, and the influx of workers and their families has brought growth to the Catholic churches in the city.
Holy Family Catholic Church:
Established in the 1970s (with its current building dedicated in 1985), this parish emphasizes community, belonging, and faith formation. It has multiple Sunday Masses and weekday options. It’s known for being family-oriented and welcoming.
Address: 5410 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79606
Click here for the official website of Holy Family Catholic Church in Abilene, Texas.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church:
This is one of the oldest Catholic communities in Abilene, starting as a mission in the 1880s. It has a historical marker recognizing its role in serving early Catholics, including pioneers like Theodore Heyck. The church offers 24-hour adoration.
Address: 837 Jeanette St, Abilene, TX 79602
Click here for the official website of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Abilene, Texas.
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church: This parish offers bilingual services (English and Spanish). It includes daily Masses and strong faith formation programs.
Address: 826 Cottonwood St, Abilene, TX 79601
Click here for the official website of Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Abilene, Texas.
Saint Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church: offers Masses in both English and Spanish.
Address: 2525 Westview Dr, Abilene, TX 79603
Click here for the official website of Saint Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church in Abilene, Texas.