Campus ministers learn about accompaniment Faith in Central Texas Sep 1, 2024 St. Mary Catholic Center in College Station hosted CALLED24, a national conference put on by the CCMA. Read More
Blessed are the poor in spirit Faith in Central Texas Sep 1, 2024 Our next topic is the Option for the Poor and Vulnerable. Let’s start by defining who are the poor and vulnerable? Read More
Sara Ramirez directs CCCTX for 11 years and counting Faith in Central Texas Sep 1, 2024 “I came into the Catholic Church because of Catholic Charities,” said Sara Ramirez, the director of Catholic Charities of Central Texas. Read More
Our Catholic schools are ‘Made for Greatness’ Faith in Central Texas Sep 1, 2024 As the new academic year kicks off, we welcome back our students, dedicated faculty and supportive families to our Catholic schools. Read More
We are social creatures with God-given rights, responsibilities Faith in Central Texas Jul 1, 2024 God created us as social beings with an emphasis on human dignity, family, and how we are our brother’s (and sister’s) keeper. Read More
Endowments help pastors plan for the future Faith in Central Texas Jul 1, 2024 “As the pastor, I love the people and I love the community,” he said. “I want them to succeed into the future.” Read More
St. Austin Parish reaches for the heavens Faith in Central Texas Jul 1, 2024 St. Augustine of Canterbury, colloquially known as St. Austin, once said, “Pray as though everything depended on God. Read More
Father Jewell looks forward to priestly life Faith in Central Texas Jul 1, 2024 The Austin Diocese welcomed a new priest to its fold June 8 when Bishop Joe Vásquez ordained Matthew Jewell, age 28, at Santa Cruz Parish in Buda. Read More
Miracle exhibit helps children see the Real Presence Faith in Central Texas Jun 1, 2024 The Interactive Eucharistic Miracle Exhibit welcomed more than 3,000 attendees from schools and parishes throughout the diocese and beyond. Read More
July retreat offers families time to bond, pray Faith in Central Texas Jun 1, 2024 Members from dozens of families slowly made their way from their seats in the bleachers to the center of the gym. Read More
Examining the treasures of Catholic social teaching Faith in Central Texas Jun 1, 2024 Catholic social teaching is one of the best kept secrets of the Catholic Church! Read More
Our Lady of Good Counsel, pray for us Faith in Central Texas Jun 1, 2024 Bishop Joe Vásquez, assisted by eight priests, recently dedicated the new chapel at the Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Temple. Read More
Deanery directs portion of CSA grant to school security Faith in Central Texas May 1, 2024 During the CSA, parishes earn tickets for meeting milestones, and Bishop Vásquez then picks the winning tickets. Read More
St. Paul Parish in Austin breaks ground on new church Faith in Central Texas May 1, 2024 Bishop Joe Vásquez broke ground on the new sanctuary for St. Paul Parish in Austin on March 16. Read More
Catholics Habitat Build is ‘God’s work’ Faith in Central Texas May 1, 2024 Years after Bishop John McCarthy’s death in 2018, his legacy continues every spring. Read More
Let us pray for more priests and religious vocations Faith in Central Texas May 1, 2024 Called By Name Sunday is one of the initiatives we started when we knew we were in a vocations crisis. Read More
Cathedral’s St. Michael statue stands guard over Austin Faith in Central Texas Apr 1, 2024 St. Michael the Archangel, now perched near the top of St. Mary Cathedral in Austin, is in an ideal position to protect God’s people. Read More
DCYC 2024 gives glory to God in the highest Faith in Central Texas Apr 1, 2024 DCYC offered numerous chances for teens to worship personally, while also balancing time for prayer with the greater community. Read More
Eucharistic congress is a unique opportunity for US Catholics Faith in Central Texas Apr 1, 2024 The National Eucharistic Congress is an opportunity for Catholics across the U.S. to gather and pray with our Eucharistic Lord. Read More
Protecting God’s children in the Diocese of Austin Faith in Central Texas Apr 1, 2024 The diocesan Ethics and Integrity in Ministry Office oversees safe environment programs for children and adults within the Diocese. Read More
May we joyfully embrace the Risen Lord at Easter Faith in Central Texas Mar 1, 2024 Bishop, we are well into Lent. What is your advice to those who are struggling with our Lenten promises? Read More
$30,000 for Catholic school students Faith in Central Texas Mar 1, 2024 This year the Catholic Services Appeal awarded $30,000 in tuition assistance to Catholic school students. Read More
Grant helps Waco Catholic school focus on Eucharistic devotion Faith in Central Texas Mar 1, 2024 It’s estimated 85% of young adult Catholics fall away from the faith in college. That set Waco’s Bishop Louis Reicher School into action. Read More
Temple students earn national recognition Faith in Central Texas Mar 1, 2024 Five students from Holy Trinity Catholic were recognized by the National Speech and Debate Association. Read More
Catholic Charities stands ready to help those in crisis Faith in Central Texas Mar 1, 2024 This March, Catholic Charities celebrates 25 years helping folks overcome various financial, social and spiritual hurdles. Read More