The South Texas Catholic is the official publication of the Diocese of Corpus Christi, which encompasses a 12-county area in the Coastal Bend. The total population of the area is about 565,000 with a Catholic population of more than 395,000.

The South Texas Catholic is published on the 1st of each month and has a circulation of more than 20,000 mailed directly to the homes of our readers. Subscription is free to those living within the diocese and $25 per year for those outside the 12-county area.

The South Texas Catholic covers Catholic news on the local, state, national and international levels. The publication also features local columnists, inspirational stories and a Spanish-language section in each issue.

The South Texas Catholic is printed in a magazine format with 60 lb. covers in #3 gloss and 45 lb. inside pages in #5 gloss. The magazine measures 8.375" by 10.875" stitched and trimmed.

The South Texas Catholic advertising rates are net for color or black/white and designing is available at no additional charge. Discounts are available for chancery offices, parishes, schools, non-profit organizations and 3 to 12 month pre-scheduled runs. See the Ad Rates & Sizes and Ad Order Form printable downloads available to the right or fill out the online Ad Order Form here.

The South Texas Catholic assumes no liability for subject matter contained in copy placed by an advertiser and we reserve the right to refuse any advertising.

For more information, call (361)693-6605 or email stc@diocesecc.org 

Advertising/story deadlines are at 9 a.m. Those marked with an (*) are Friday at 5 p.m.
All deadlines are subject to change.