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
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
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
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
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
Celebrating the gift of Catholic education Faith in Central Texas Feb 1, 2024 We recently celebrated Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3. Why are Catholic schools important to the Diocese of Austin? Read More
Inviting people to Mass with a knock and a smile Faith in Central Texas Feb 1, 2024 On the first Saturday of each month, Father John Guzaldo and a team of parishioners walk through the streets of Temple to evangelize. Read More
Santa Rosa celebrates 85 years of growing faith Faith in Central Texas Feb 1, 2024 Santa Rosa de Lima Parish in Andice has blossomed into a vibrant and thriving faith community that is proudly celebrating 85 years of faith. Read More
St. Theresa in Austin is a Blue Ribbon School Faith in Central Texas Feb 1, 2024 St. Theresa Catholic School in Austin was recently named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School. Read More
Religious sisters serve parish with joy Faith in Central Texas Dec 1, 2023 Founded in 1990 by Mother Adela Galindo in the Archdiocese of Miami, locally the sisters have been called to serve at St. William Parish. Read More
Renovations come to fruition in Copperas Cove Faith in Central Texas Dec 1, 2023 Bishop Joe Vásquez joined Holy Family Parish to bless the recent renovations to the church. Read More
Celebrating the opportunity to grow in faith Faith in Central Texas Dec 1, 2023 Holy days of obligation are special celebrations during the liturgical year. Read More
Historical commission focuses on Carlos Castañeda Faith in Central Texas Dec 1, 2023 The 100th anniversary of the founding of the Texas Knights of Columbus Historical Commission. Read More
Let us go forth to build the kingdom of God Faith in Central Texas Nov 1, 2023 Bishop Vásquez, this month we celebrate the closing of the Diocese of Austin’s 75th anniversary. Read More
Msgr. Brooks honored for his service at Camp Mabry Faith in Central Texas Nov 1, 2023 The Texas Military Department Office of the State Chaplain honored Msgr. Bill Brooks. Read More
Diaconate: An ancient vocation seeking contemporary men Faith in Central Texas Nov 1, 2023 Forming men to be deacons is a challenging task, said Deacon Barry Ryan, director of Diaconal Formation. Read More
Twin steeples rise from the ashes in Westphalia Faith in Central Texas Nov 1, 2023 The Church of the Visitation, completely rebuilt after the tragic fire that destroyed it in 2019, was consecrated by Bishop Joe Vásquez on Aug. 27. Read More
Central Texans serve the sick in Belize Faith in Central Texas Oct 1, 2023 last June, about 28 volunteers, 15 from the Diocese of Austin, visited Belize. Read More
Mother Mary brings parishes together in faith Faith in Central Texas Oct 1, 2023 Every summer St. Louis Parish in Waco offers Vacation Bible School (VBS) to our parish, our school and the community of Waco. Read More