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.

Bishop Vásquez, you recently presented the 2023 Lumen Gentium Awards to lay people from across the diocese. What are these awards?

“Let the children come to me and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these."

Bishop Vásquez discusses Father's Day, St. Joseph as a role model, and how his own father played a role in his vocation.

Bishop Vásquez discusses our Blessed Mother and how we can help mothers in need.

There's much more to Easter than egg hunts and candy – like walking with Christ to the cross.

"Plenary indulgences center around the mercy of God."