This year’s DCYC calls teens to ‘marvelous things’
Ali Hoffman is a Catholic speaker who achieved the ultimate “marvelous thing” for many young people — a viral video with more than 200 million views.
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Inside This Issue | April 2026
The Paschal Mystery in the liturgy and sacraments
Including the passion, death, resurrection and ascension of Christ, the Paschal Mystery encompasses all that Christ did to redeem us.
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Bishop Garcia discusses the role of the vicar general in our diocese
I am thankful to those who have helped me get my bearings, and I am enjoying getting to know our priests.
A look at the resurrection of the prodigal son
This is a master stroke by Rembrandt that allows us to feel the full impact of the parable. The focus is on the father and both sons.
Take risks for the Gospel
We cannot grow into mature disciples of Jesus Christ if we always play it safe, stay on the sidelines and don’t learn from success or defeat.”
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Darts of Prayer
The Key to Praying Always
Celebrating Our Faith - April 2026
April 2-6: Diocesan offices will be closed for the Triduum an...
Celebrate the joy of the risen Christ
Today’s recipe for Pane di Pasqua (Italian Easter Bread) celebrates the joy of Christ’s resurrection and the sweetness of his promise.
St. Vincent de Paul Austin
A Saturday Food Pantry Built on Dignity and Consistency
Continuing to pray for vocations
What a joyous day Feb. 20 was as Bishop James Misko was ordained and installed as the bishop of Tucson!
Help your children form a strong conscience
Since a strong conscience is like an anchor to God’s truth and a life steeped in Gospel teaching, it’s worth some prayerful attention.
New sanctuaries are complete for parishes on Austin’s eastern edge
The four new churches in Austin’s Eastern Ring have proved that “if you build it, they will come” — and keep coming.
What does it mean for something to be blessed?
Having reminders around us that have been consecrated to the Lord assists us and reminds us that we, too, have been consecrated to God.
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Montessori school opens this fall at St. John Neumann in Austin
A faith-centered environment designed to support the physical, social-emotional, and spiritual development of young children.
Choose a patron saint for your marriage
In choosing a patron saint for your marriage, couples do not escape life’s challenges, but gain support to face them with divine grace.
The Call: I knew it was Jesus
Father Chris Smith, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in La Grange, recently shared his call to the priesthood.
St. Teresa of the Andes
Chile’s first saint
Safeguarding our communities with Ethics & Integrity in Ministry
Our ongoing commitment to creating safe, nurturing environments for children, youth and vulnerable adults