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
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
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
Catholic Charities in Killeen is now open Faith in Central Texas Oct 1, 2023 CCCTX has opened an office in Killeen. In August, Bishop Joe Vásquez dedicated the new facility. Read More
New church serves growing student population Faith in Central Texas Oct 1, 2023 In 1904, Fr. Gleissner was impressed to meet students who walked six miles from campus to Sunday Mass. 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
Local priest honored by Czech bishops Faith in Central Texas Oct 1, 2023 Father Stephen Nesrsta received the Memorial Medal from the Czech Bishops’ Conference. Read More
St. Mary in Taylor prepares for more growth Faith in Central Texas Sep 1, 2023 Bishop Vásquez appointed Father Kim pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption in Taylor in July 2022. Read More
New sanctuary blessed for Santa Barbara, Austin Faith in Central Texas Sep 1, 2023 Bishop Joe Vásquez blessed the new sanctuary of Santa Barbara Parish in Austin on June 17. Read More
Celebrating those living out their baptismal call Faith in Central Texas Sep 1, 2023 Bishop Vásquez, you recently presented the 2023 Lumen Gentium Awards to lay people from across the diocese. What are these awards? Read More
Evangelization in the classrooms, hallways of Catholic schools Faith in Central Texas Jul 1, 2023 When a family chooses Catholic education for their children, they understand that the faith is not only taught but also lived in our schools. Read More