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Faith in Central Texas

Faith in Central Texas

St. Francis: A model of holiness and witness of peace

St. Francis of Assisi was a man of deep faith and was inspired by God to offer great love and charity to those in need.
Faith in Central Texas

DCCW contributes to seminarian education

Bishop Daniel Garcia celebrated Mass at the annual conference for the Austin Diocesan Council of Catholic Women in Round Rock.
Faith in Central Texas

2026 Priestly Ordination is June 6

With praise and thanksgiving Most Reverend Daniel E. Garcia and the Diocese of Austin joyfully announce the 2026 ordination.
Faith in Central Texas

May we answer God’s call to holiness

Looking back, I realize the seeds of a vocation were planted when I was a small child.

San Francisco: Modelo de santidad y testimonio de paz


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Living our faith

Special Report

Magnifica Humanitas

In his landmark encyclical, Pope Leo XIV calls on global leaders to resist the "idolatry of profit" and ensure artificial intelligence serves human dignity.
Faith in Central Texas

New sanctuary is blessed at St. Paul Parish in Austin

Bishop Garcia dedicated the newly built church of St. Paul Parish in Austin before a standing-room-only crowd of parishioners.
Living Our Faith

The call to spiritual fatherhood

The Gospel of the prodigal son struck me with particular force. I remember thinking: This is my story.
Living Our Faith

Men (30-57) are invited to learn more about the diaconate

If you are a man currently between the ages of 30 and 57, might God be calling you to serve as a deacon?

Loris Edwards shares her love for her faith, forgiveness, education


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Living our faith

Faith in Our World

Theology 101

Grace

Explore the unmerited gift of God’s own life and how His "grace upon grace" bridges the infinite gap to transform us into adopted children of the Father.
Living Our Faith

Hombres (30-57 años) están invitados a aprender más sobre el diaconado

Si usted es un hombre que actualmente tiene entre 30 y 57 años, ¿podría ser que Dios lo esté llamando a servir como diácono?
Faith Through Art

Reflections on faith and fear

Today we look at two significant references to both: Jesus walking on water and Jesus calming the waters.
Celebrating Our Faith

Celebrating Our Faith - June 2026

June 2026

A June solemnity celebrating God’s love for us


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