Two men who can vouch for the character of our sixth bishop are Father Jakob Hurlimann and Deacon Brian McNaughton.

Bishop Daniel Garcia will be installed as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Austin on Sept. 18 at St. William Parish in Round Rock.

Several parishes around the Diocese of Austin will host a relic of the congregation’s only canonized saint, St. André Bessette.

The Diocese of Austin was formed in 1947 with Bishop Louis J. Reicher as its first bishop.

On behalf of the several million people, including 700,000 Catholics, who live in the 25 counties of the Diocese of Austin, welcome home, Bishop Daniel Garcia!

I pray that Pope Leo XIV be guided by the Holy Spirit to teach with truth and mercy and lead us to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

A final update on how campaign gifts have been applied, and the impact they are already having across the diocese

Father Misko, the Diocese of Austin is without a bishop for the first time in 15 years. What’s next for our diocese?

With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Diocese of Austin joyfully announces the 2025 ordinations to the Sacred Order of Presbyte.

On March 1, Bishop Joe Vásquez (now Archbishop of Galveston-Houston) ordained 11 deacons at San José Parish in Austin.

For fifth graders at St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School in Austin, Lent is about using their time and talents to walk with Jesus.

As the Diocese of Austin bids farewell to Bishop Joe Vásquez on March 25, many questions have arisen.

The name “Armor of God” was chosen to reflect the station's mission of providing spiritual protection and guidance.

“Nothing But Love” was the theme of this year’s DCYC, which brought together 2,500 teens for a three-day celebration of sacraments and talks with national speakers

A small but devout group of Catholics of Irish descent in Central Texas are making an important difference through good works while celebrating their rich heritage.

“This is an incredible blessing for our church and a testament to the work of our vocations ministry,” said Scott Whitaker.

Bishop Vásquez will be installed as the ninth bishop and third archbishop of Galveston-Houston on March 25.

2010: Bishop Vásquez is appointed and installed as the fifth bishop of Austin; the first Hispanic to lead 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.

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The Diocese of Austin is blessed with more than 50 priests from religious orders who serve in various ministries throughout Central Texas.

St. Joseph Parish in Mason continues to revamp itself as a vibrant parish in the far western reaches of the Diocese of Austin.

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

A familiar face on “Texas Country Reporter” this season — fellow parishioner J.B. Sauceda is now hosting the popular TV program.

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