I have been reacquainting myself with Central Texas and am excited to see the expansion and growth of so many ministries in our parishes.

According to what I have seen from our parishes, the number of those coming into the faith has risen over the last couple of years.

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.

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

I am thankful to those who have helped me get my bearings, and I am enjoying getting to know our priests.

Bishop Garcia was recently named the chairman of the USCCB Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation.

Lent is an opportunity for us to step back and examine our lives in relationship to God and to our sisters and brothers in Christ.

I am looking forward to traveling to our parishes throughout Central Texas to celebrate Mass and to be with the people of the Diocese of Austin.

Bishop Vásquez, the Holy Father has appointed you archbishop of Galveston-Houston. Tell us how you felt when you heard this news.

We are marked with ashes as a sign that, as Catholics, we begin a journey that will lead us to Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection.

As a diocese we must invest resources to strengthen ministry to young adults; therefore, we have implemented a new young adult initiative.

The Jubilee is an important moment for the church to center herself once again on Jesus’ message of joy and hope.

Juntos, hacemos la diferencia es el tema del CSA (por sus siglas en inglés) de este año, el cual se lanzó a finales de octubre.

Together, we make a difference is the theme for this year’s CSA, which kicked off at the end of October.

With this interview, we are wrapping up our series on Catholic social teaching as we discuss solidarity and care for God's creation. Let’s start with solidarity and what it means.

Our next topic is the Option for the Poor and Vulnerable. Let’s start by defining who are the poor and vulnerable?

God created us as social beings with an emphasis on human dignity, family, and how we are our brother’s (and sister’s) keeper.

Catholic social teaching is one of the best kept secrets of the Catholic Church!

Called By Name Sunday is one of the initiatives we started when we knew we were in a vocations crisis.

The National Eucharistic Congress is an opportunity for Catholics across the U.S. to gather and pray with our Eucharistic Lord.

Bishop, we are well into Lent. What is your advice to those who are struggling with our Lenten promises?

We recently celebrated Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3. Why are Catholic schools important to the Diocese of Austin?

Holy days of obligation are special celebrations during the liturgical year.

Bishop Vásquez, this month we celebrate the closing of the Diocese of Austin’s 75th anniversary.

Bishop Joe Vásquez attended World Youth Day in Portugal in early August. In this brief reflection, he shares his experience with the Diocese of Austin.