Faith in Central Texas
First pope of the Americas
He became the first pope to take the name Francis, the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pope, and the 265th successor of St. Peter.
Twelve new deacons are ordained for the Diocese of Austin
On March 1, Bishop Joe Vásquez (now Archbishop of Galveston-Houston) ordained 11 deacons at San José Parish in Austin.
Discernment 180 takes a day-by-day approach to holiness
Living our faith
Scott Fyall: God’s plan is far greater than mine
Deacon Scott Fyall will be ordained to the priesthood June 14 at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Austin.
Michael Noriega: I am grateful for the Lord’s patience with me
A native of Houston, he moved to Austin in 2009 to attend the University of Texas (UT).
Kingsley Ohaeri: Blossom where you’re planted
Born in Nigeria, he was raised in “an ardent Catholic family.”
Michael Rhodes: I want to instill hope
Born and raised in Fort Worth, he moved to College Station to attend Texas A&M University.
Ladd Spears: I look forward to spiritual fatherhood
Faith in Our World
Parish Vocations Ministry is planting seeds
The Vocations Ministry at Christ the King Parish in Belton began when Father Sang Quan, pastor, invited a few parishioners to initiate the ministry.
Ministerio de Vocaciones Parroquial planta semillas
El Ministerio comenzó cuando el pastor, el Padre Sang Quan, invitó a algunos parroquianos a iniciar el ministerio.
An example of genuine humility and profound faith
I love Acts of the Apostles. The book contains so many wonderful stories we hear during the Easter season.
