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

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.

A lot happened during the nearly 2,000 years after the Apostle Thomas made it to the southeastern tip of India.

ACC Catholic, a campus ministry program for those who attend Austin Community College, is now underway.

Together, we make a difference is the theme for this year’s CSA, which kicked off at the end of October.

The USCCB publishes an annual report with national findings and recommendations related to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.

Two parishioners of St. Paul the Apostle received a national award in recognition of their leadership with benevolence activities.

It’s not every day a couple celebrates a 75th wedding anniversary, but that’s exactly what Bernadette and Warren Broz recently did.

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.

The seven themes of Catholic social teaching are core components within the curriculum of Catholic schools throughout our country.

“This is not a concert. This is not a football game. This is not a political rally. This is a Catholic Mass.”

As the new academic year kicks off, we welcome back our students, dedicated faculty and supportive families to our Catholic schools.

St. Mary Catholic Center in College Station hosted CALLED24, a national conference put on by the CCMA.

Our next topic is the Option for the Poor and Vulnerable. Let’s start by defining who are the poor and vulnerable?

“I came into the Catholic Church because of Catholic Charities,” said Sara Ramirez, the director of Catholic Charities of Central Texas.

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.

God created us as social beings with an emphasis on human dignity, family, and how we are our brother’s (and sister’s) keeper.

“As the pastor, I love the people and I love the community,” he said. “I want them to succeed into the future.”

St. Augustine of Canterbury, colloquially known as St. Austin, once said, “Pray as though everything depended on God.

Catholic social teaching is one of the best kept secrets of the Catholic Church!

Bishop Joe Vásquez, assisted by eight priests, recently dedicated the new chapel at the Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Temple.