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.”

The 31st annual Red Mass will be held Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin.

“Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

Established in 1947, the Diocese of Austin was the seventh diocese in the state of Texas. Read more about its history, and anniversary celebration plans!

Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center will host a retreat on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola Sept. 16-18.

The church remains committed to protecting human life from conception until natural death.

Three seminarians flew to spend a fortnight deep in the heart of Texas.

The countdown has officially started for the launch of the new Catholic Spirit magazine.

Parishes throughout the Diocese of Austin are actively rebuilding their communities.