FEB. 2: February is Black History Month, and Holy Cross Parish in Austin is celebrating with presentations on the theme of African Americans and Labor. All are invited to a presentation on The History of African Americans' Contributions to Society immediately following the parish's 10 a.m. Mass.

FEB. 2-6: The all-new Year B Interactive Eucharistic Miracle Exhibit will be offered at St. William Parish in Round Rock. Visitors will be treated to an exhibit of Eucharistic miracles from all over the world. All are invited to deepen your faith in Jesus’ true presence in the Eucharist. 

Details online: st-william.org/eucharistic-miracles-exhibit.

Feb. 7-9: A Workshop for Spiritual Directors will be offered at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Temple. Father Brian McMaster and Father Jonathan Raia will lead this workshop for all trained spiritual directors using principles from the Spiritual Exercises to help directors attend more deeply to the Holy Spirit's movements in their hearts as they accompany directions. 

Details: www.austindiocese.org/cedarbrake or call (254) 780-2436.

Feb. 8-9: Decisions to Love/Decisiones de Amar will be offered for married couples. Catholic couples will share their stories of growth, challenge and love — inspiring you to grow closer by making daily decisions to love. Each enrichment is a half day, with options available on either Saturday or Sunday, in English or Spanish. Select the enrichment session that best fits your needs. The cost is $25 per couple. Pre-register as space is limited. 

Details online: austinme.org.

FEB. 8-9: A special collection for Catholic Higher Education will be taken up in parishes throughout the Diocese of Austin. This collection directly supports our campus ministry programs at the colleges and universities in our diocese.

Feb. 9: February is Black History Month, and Holy Cross Parish in Austin is celebrating with a series of presentations on the theme of African Americans and Labor. All are welcome to a presentation on The Church and Labor immediately following the parish's 10 a.m. Mass.

FEB. 11: Our Lady of Lourdes Healing Retreat with Father Charlie Garza will be offered at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Temple. Come to experience how Our Lady wants to heal the portions of your life that have felt like a waste, to transform something painful into beauty. The cost is $50, including lunch. 

Details: www.austindiocese.org/cedarbrake or call (254) 780-2436.

Feb. 15: Called to Discipleship: Identity, Authority, Mission Day Retreat, sponsored by the Mercy of God Prayer Center, will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Lifehouse at St. Thomas More Parish in Austin. Come learn how Catholics find their purpose in the life of Christ — sharing in his identity as offspring of the Father, in his authority through the power of the Holy Spirit, and in his mission as healer. The day includes light breakfast and lunch. Cost is $45. 

More info and registration at mogpc.org/programs (click on Retreats).

Feb. 16: February is Black History Month and Holy Cross Parish in Austin is celebrating with a series of presentations on the theme of African Americans and Labor. All are welcome to a presentation on Diversity in the Workplace — Navigating and Networking immediately following the parish's 10 a.m. Mass.

FEB. 16: Holy Qurbono (Holy Mass) in the Syro-Malankara Catholic Rite is celebrated every third Sunday of the month at the chapel of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish in Pflugerville at 3:30 p.m. The celebrant of the Holy Mass is Father Saji Lukose, associate pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish.

FEB. 22: Project Andrew, a discernment event for young men between 14 and 49, will be held at St. Louis Parish in Austin. Come and meet priests from the diocese, hear their discernment stories and learn about the priesthood. Mass will be celebrated, and there will be time for prayer and adoration. 

Register online at austinvocations.com.

Feb. 23: February is Black History Month and Holy Cross is concluding its celebration of the month with Motherland Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. All are invited to celebrate African Culture followed by traditional food and fellowship.

March 1: Bishop Joe Vásquez will ordain the men of the Class of 2025 to the permanent diaconate at 10:30 a.m. at San José Parish in Austin.

March 1: Father Kevin Rai leads Marian Mornings on first Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon at St. Elizabeth Parish in Pflugerville. The morning includes Mass, a teaching, prayer time, silence and time for the sacrament of reconciliation.

March 1: St. John Neumann Parish in Austin hosts a Mass for Vocations followed by a Holy Hour for Vocations at 8:45 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month.

March 1: St. Mary Church of the Assumption in Waco hosts a Mass and Holy Hour for Vocations on the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. All are welcome!

March 1: The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist will host a Ladies Retreat from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Priory in Georgetown. The day will include Mass, prayer time, presentations, fellowship and eucharistic adoration. 

Please send an email to georgetown@sistersofmary.org if you plan to attend.

March 1: Chosen & Beloved is an informational event about consecrated life for women ages 14 to 35. Join Sister Silvia Tarafa at the Pastoral Center in Austin for a day with Mass, prayer, talks and small group conversations with other women discerning their vocation. 

Register online at austinvocations.com.

March 5: Ash Wednesday, Lent begins.

March 19-23: The Father's Heart Silent Retreat will be offered at Eagle’s Wings Retreat Center in Burnet. Young adults are invited to the five-day retreat into silence, prayer and reflection. 

Details online at www.austindiocese.org/tfh.