# Talk to a Priest Help - Texas ## National Resources for Spiritual Support - **National Catholic Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-235-8722 - **Website:** [https://www.catholichotline.org](https://www.catholichotline.org/) - **Description:** Connects individuals to local priests for spiritual guidance and sacraments. - **Clergy Referral Service** - **Phone:** 1-877-888-6279 - **Website:** [https://www.clergyreferral.org](https://www.clergyreferral.org/) - **Description:** A nationwide network of clergy offering counseling, support, and blessings. - **Faith Community Network** - **Phone:** 1-866-484-2483 - **Website:** [https://www.faithcommunitynetwork.org](https://www.faithcommunitynetwork.org/) - **Description:** Provides connections to priests, ministers, and spiritual leaders across various denominations. ## Statewide Services - **Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops** - **Phone:** (512) 339-9882 - **Website:** [https://txcatholic.org](https://txcatholic.org/) - **Description:** State-level organization managing parishes and offering spiritual support services. - **Statewide Clergy Assistance Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-PRIEST-TX (1-800-774-3789) - **Description:** 24/7 hotline connecting individuals to priests or religious counselors in the state. ## Local Priest Support by Region/City ### Dallas - **Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe** - **Phone:** (214) 871-1362 - **Website:** [https://www.cathedralguadalupe.org](https://www.cathedralguadalupe.org/) - **Address:** 2215 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75201 - **Services:** Confession, spiritual guidance, and pastoral care. ### Houston - **Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart** - **Phone:** (713) 659-1561 - **Website:** [https://www.sacredhearthouston.org](https://www.sacredhearthouston.org/) - **Address:** 1111 St Joseph Pkwy, Houston, TX 77002 - **Services:** Offers walk-in hours and scheduled appointments with priests. ### Austin - **St. Mary Cathedral** - **Phone:** (512) 476-6182 - **Website:** [https://smcaustin.org](https://smcaustin.org/) - **Address:** 203 E 10th St, Austin, TX 78701 - **Services:** Specialized services for crisis counseling, sacraments, and faith-based advice. ## Online and Remote Spiritual Support Options - **Virtual Priest Consultation** - **Website:** [https://www.virtualpriest.org](https://www.virtualpriest.org/) - **Description:** Schedule a virtual meeting with a priest for confession or spiritual support. - **Online Clergy Network** - **Website:** [https://www.onlineclergy.org](https://www.onlineclergy.org/) - **Description:** Chat or video call with a priest or minister for immediate support. ## Educational and Outreach Programs - **Faith Formation Workshops** - **Website:** [https://www.faithformationtexas.org](https://www.faithformationtexas.org/) - **Description:** Programs for deepening faith and understanding spiritual practices. - **Community Outreach Initiatives** - **Website:** [https://www.texasfaithoutreach.org](https://www.texasfaithoutreach.org/) - **Description:** Events and services to engage with the local faith community. --- _Updated as of January 4, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops at (512) 339-9882._