About St. Rita / Sobre Santa Rita
A welcoming Catholic parish family in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas.
Our History / Nuestra Historia
St. Rita Catholic Church has served the Fort Worth community for generations, rooted in faith, family, and service. Founded to minister to the growing Catholic population on the east side of Fort Worth, the parish has grown into a vibrant, bilingual community.
Named after St. Rita of Cascia — the patron saint of impossible causes — our parish reflects her spirit of perseverance, compassion, and deep faith. Over the decades, St. Rita has been a spiritual home for thousands of families.
La Iglesia Católica Santa Rita ha servido a la comunidad de Fort Worth por generaciones, arraigada en la fe, la familia y el servicio. Fundada para ministrar a la creciente población católica en el lado este de Fort Worth, la parroquia ha crecido hasta convertirse en una vibrante comunidad bilingüe.
Nombrada en honor a Santa Rita de Casia — la patrona de las causas imposibles — nuestra parroquia refleja su espíritu de perseverancia, compasión y fe profunda. A lo largo de las décadas, Santa Rita ha sido un hogar espiritual para miles de familias.
Our Mission / Nuestra Misión
To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, celebrate the sacraments, and build a community of faith, hope, and love — welcoming all people regardless of background or language.
Proclamar el Evangelio de Jesucristo, celebrar los sacramentos y construir una comunidad de fe, esperanza y amor — dando la bienvenida a todas las personas sin importar su origen o idioma.
A Message from Our Pastor / Mensaje de Nuestro Párroco
Rev. Keith Hathaway
Pastor, St. Rita Catholic Church
Welcome to St. Rita Catholic Church. Whether you are a lifelong parishioner or visiting for the first time, you are part of our family. We are a community of faith that celebrates together, serves together, and grows together in the love of Christ.
Bienvenidos a la Iglesia Católica Santa Rita. Ya sea que sea un feligrés de toda la vida o que nos visite por primera vez, usted es parte de nuestra familia. Somos una comunidad de fe que celebra juntos, sirve juntos y crece juntos en el amor de Cristo.
Parish Staff / Personal Parroquial
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Rev. Keith Hathaway
Pastor
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Melissa Manjarrez
Parish Secretary
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Ana Vitela
Safe Environment Coordinator
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Maribel Ruiz
Business Manager
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Callie Nowlin
Director of Evangelization
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Kevin Keil
Music Coordinator
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Deacon Brad Samuelson
Deacon
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Sister Julia
Director of Religious Education
Get in Touch / Contáctenos
We would love to hear from you. Visit our Contact page to reach the parish office, or stop by during office hours.