“I generally live by example by being a ‘living testimony!’”

St. Joseph Parish in Manor rejoiced as Bishop Joe Vásquez dedicated its new church on Jan. 21

For Father Payden Blevins, the Catholic Services Appeal is a once-a-year opportunity to show his parishioners how they are connected to their local church.

This school year marks the 125th anniversary of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Temple.

The bishops gather annually to consult with one another and decide the priorities that we want to bring.

On Nov. 19 at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton, Bishop Joe Vásquez kicked off the yearlong celebration of the Diocese of Austin’s 75th anniversary.

More than 600 people gathered for the diocesan Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration on the morning of Dec. 3.

Blessed Virgin Mary in Washington County observes 175 years as a faithful Catholic community.

On Nov. 15, 1947, Peter’s successor, Pope Pius XII signed the papal bull establishing the Diocese of Austin.

Parishioners at Holy Rosary Mission in Frenstat found a statue of Christ in a long-forgotten storage space.

200 students submitted entries on the theme of “Joyful Disciples” for the 2022 CSA Scholarship Contest.

The season of Advent, which is relatively short, often goes by so quickly because it is a very busy time.

Parishioners in Austin propel the church sanctuary back hundreds of years to a long-ago past.

Sister Lucero Espitia of the Discípulas de Jesús has endured many trials in her life.

Although Father Jim Olnhausen is retired, his dedication and generosity to the church have shown no signs of slowing down.

The CSA is the annual diocesan appeal that is conducted to support Catholic ministries.

With a Mass of thanksgiving, we begin our year reflecting on all that God has given us!

This year, three priests of the Diocese of Austin completed advanced study in canon law.

The center is a pro-life nonprofit whose mission is to provide free pregnancy services.

The parish community commemorated this historic event with Mass celebrated by Bishop Joe Vásquez.

The Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade is a great blessing.

For 12 years, Carmen Adams has served pregnant and new mothers through the Gabriel Project.

Frs. Samuel Bass, Jakob Hurlimann and Fernando Ricaud were recently ordained.

A new structure with seating for 700 will replace the current church.

“I see it more as a lifestyle choice. I have not regretted it — ever. There are lots of times that we are so thankful that St. Joseph’s is in our lives.”