Traditional Urban Catholic
Faith in Action
Boots on the Ground
TUC7 is not one program. It is Catholic men practicing the faith together and carrying it into their families, parishes, neighborhoods, and communities.
We bring prayer, brotherhood, formation, and works of mercy into everyday life — in churches, neighborhoods, detention facilities, and on the streets.
“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”
(James 1:22)
Traditional Urban Catholic 7
Catholic men living the faith together.
TUC7 brings men together around prayer, Scripture, the sacraments, discipline, and brotherhood — then carries that life into public prayer, service, outreach, and witness.
About TUC7 →In the News
Featured in El Compás Católico
The story of founder Eric “E.T.” Tafoya and the mission of Traditional Urban Catholic was recently featured by El Compás Católico, the Diocese of San Bernardino’s Spanish-language Catholic publication.
Featured in El Compás Católico
The Story of E.T. and a Mission Built on Faith, Redemption, and Service
El Compás Católico recently shared the story of Eric “E.T.” Tafoya, founder of Traditional Urban Catholic, and the mission growing through his life, faith, and service in San Bernardino.
Born from E.T.’s own story of conversion and redemption, TUC7 brings the Gospel directly to the places many people overlook — the streets, parks, detention centers, and spaces of reentry. Through prayer, food, clothing, encouragement, and brotherhood, the ministry reminds people facing homelessness, addiction, violence, and hardship that they are seen, valued, and not forgotten.
The Work
Where TUC7 Shows Up
Formation leads somewhere. Prayer becomes witness, brotherhood becomes service, and faith becomes something lived in real places with real people.
Formation
Prayer, Scripture, retreats, the sacramental life, discipline, and brotherhood.
→Public Witness
Rosary marches, public prayer, Catholic gatherings, testimony, and visible faith.
→Homeless Outreach
Food, essential supplies, prayer, conversation, and consistent presence on the streets.
→Prison Outreach
Bringing prayer, testimony, encouragement, and the Gospel to men in detention.
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Get Involved
There is work to do.
Come pray. Help with outreach. Show up at an event. Pack supplies. Volunteer time. Support the work. There are different ways to take part in the mission.
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