Faith in Central Texas
      
   
    
  
  
  
  
    Catholic Services Appeal: Together we bring hope
          The Diocese of Austin launched the 2025-2026 Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) at the end of October with the theme “Together we bring hope.”
      
Bishop Garcia calls us together to walk humbly with God
              Bishop Daniel Garcia challenged the faithful to turn away from indifference and reach out to those who are suffering.
          
  Join us for a multicultural witness of our Catholic faith, unity
              The Diocese of Austin will host its 13th annual celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 6.
          
  Únanse a nosotros para dar testimonio multicultural de nuestra fe Católica y de la unidad
              La Diócesis de Austin ofrecerá su 13ra. celebración en honor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe el 6 de diciembre.
          
   
  Llamado Para Los Servicios Católicos: Juntos Brindamos Esperanza
             Living our faith
      
   
    
  
  
  
  
    Cavazos takes the helm of Catholic Charities of Central Texas
          Allison Cavazos, who was recently named executive director of Catholic Charities of Central Texas (CCCTX), is passionate about helping others.
      
Catholic Schools: Your Choice, Their Future
              The conversation around education in Texas has reached a pivotal moment with the introduction of the state’s school choice program.
          
  Expanding the palate of our gratitude
              Here are a few additional “alternative sides” we might try to work into our daily thanksgiving:
          
  Celebrating the fruits of 20 years of faith, community
              Twenty years ago, a group of friends and I were seeking the same thing when God saw fit to bring us together in faith.
          
   
  Cavazos toma el timón de Catholic Charities of Texas
            Faith in Our World
      
   
    
  
  
  
  
    Advent with St. Andrew
          This simple cod recipe invites us to savor Advent and to set aside things of the flesh as we prepare for Christmas.
      
French saint faced violent persecution in Vietnam
              Théophane devoted himself to the spiritual needs of Vietnamese Catholics and was forced to hide in Christian villages.
          
  Life, Our Sign of Hope
              There is perhaps no more beautiful celebration than when parents bring their newborn child to the waters of baptism.
          
  A study of the oldest known icon of Christ Pantocrator
              A raised right arm with one or two fingers pointing upward symbolizes either teaching or blessing, depending on the context of the art.
          
   
  
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  