May your Advent and Christmas be filled with joy and may your Jubilee 2025 be filled with hope!

As we finish out this Lent and prepare for the Triduum and the glory of Christ’s resurrection, let us continue to strive to put God in the center of our lives.

Over the years, I have worked hard to keep my kids connected to the church.

The National Eucharistic Congress was an unforgettable experience. May the Holy Spirit continue to renew our church and may our hearts be overcome by the glory of God.

By my count, Bishop Joe Vásquez and I have recorded and printed 150 Bishop’s Interviews for the Catholic Spirit.

Let us also take a few seconds each day to pray for our current vocations.

Catholics from across the U.S. will gather at Lucas Oil Stadium (capacity 67,000) in Indianapolis for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress.

Every year around this time the diocesan Worship Office begins preparing the oils that Bishop Vásquez will bless at the Chrism Mass.

Some habits are worth breaking every now and then, so that we can get a different perspective!

Lately, I have been enjoying some quiet time, but not in the way most would think.

Singing “Immaculate Mary” on the feast of the Assumption nearly brought me to tears.

As I write this, it has been almost three weeks since the Diocese of Austin kicked off the celebration of our 75th anniversary at the Bell County Expo Center.

I just want to take a minute to thank God for our many blessings here in Central Texas.

This month we begin the yearlong celebration of our 75th anniversary as the Diocese of Austin.

During October, the church celebrates Respect Life Month.

It is here! We did it! This is the first issue of the new magazine format of the Catholic Spirit.