Your Stories

Celebrating those living out their baptismal call
Bishop Vásquez, you recently presented the 2023 Lumen Gentium Awards to lay people from across the diocese. What are these awards?
2023 Lumen Gentium Awards
Bishop Joe Vásquez presented the 2023 Lumen Gentium Awards to the following individuals:
Celebrando a aquellos que viven su llamado bautismal
Obispo Vásquez, usted presentó recientemente los Premios Lumen Gentium 2023.
St. Mary in Taylor prepares for more growth
Bishop Vásquez appointed Father Kim pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption in Taylor in July 2022.

Catholic Spirit connects parishioners across our diocese
Your Life

12 men enter formation for the priesthood
This summer the Diocese of Austin welcomed 12 men as new seminarians.
We recognize the Body of Christ
Father Jarod Cooke hosted a recent segment of 60 Seconds with the Eucharist.
There are many benefits to good, quality sleep
We all know getting enough sleep is important, especially as we kick off the school year.
St. Sergius influenced Russian spirituality in the 1300s
Barfolomey (Bartholomew) Kirillovich was born on May 3, 1314, into a wealthy aristocratic Russian family.

Faith, academics and service are guiding our Catholic schools
Your Faith

One Body: Synod on Synodality moves into final phase
Synod on Synodality moves into final phase
New sanctuary blessed for Santa Barbara, Austin
Bishop Joe Vásquez blessed the new sanctuary of Santa Barbara Parish in Austin on June 17.
