NET ministry combats the epidemic of loneliness Living Our Faith Oct 1, 2025 “NET is very big on community,” Grace Burke said. “You cannot be a Christian by yourself.” Read More
Life, Our Sign of Hope Living Our Faith Oct 1, 2025 There is perhaps no more beautiful celebration than when parents bring their newborn child to the waters of baptism. Read More
Many hands make light work as we prepare for the feast Living Our Faith Oct 1, 2025 Every October during their annual picnic and bazaar, the 170 or so families of Visitation Parish feed more than 6,000 visitors. Read More
Bishop Garcia has deep Catholic roots Living Our Faith Sep 1, 2025 His first church experience was at Blessed Sacrament, which served the Mexican-American community in Cameron for 50 years. Read More
Sister of new bishop looks forward to having him home Living Our Faith Sep 1, 2025 From experience, Lydia knows having a relative among the clergy is a blessing. “You don’t lose a brother,” she said, “You gain a whole family.” Read More
Bishop Garcia’s coat of arms Living Our Faith Sep 1, 2025 The shield is ensigned with external elements that identify the bearer as a bishop. Read More
New deacons are ready to serve (Part 2) Living Our Faith Jul 1, 2025 Bishop (now Archbishop) Joe Vásquez installed 11 men into the diaconate at San José Parish in Austin on March 1. Read More
St. Louis strived for justice, cared for poor and weak Living Our Faith Jul 1, 2025 King Louis IX of France is often looked upon as the model Christian king. Read More
August is national Make-A-Will Month Living Our Faith Jul 1, 2025 No matter where we are in the journey of life, it’s never too early to start planning. Read More
Jubilee trip to Rome was unique experience for young adults Living Our Faith Jul 1, 2025 Wilson Hernandez traveled to Rome to see the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis but ended up being there during the funeral of Pope Francis. Read More
Authentic worship leads to inspired evangelization Living Our Faith Jun 1, 2025 During the summer of 2000, I attended a Holy Hour at a youth conference that changed my life. Read More
Ministry offers help for those whose parents are divorced Living Our Faith Jun 1, 2025 The need to minister to these broken hearts led Dan Meola to start Life-Giving Wounds. Read More
New deacons are ready to serve in their parishes Living Our Faith Jun 1, 2025 “You are the face of the church in your lives,” Bishop Joe Vásquez said to 12 men he ordained into the diaconate on March 1. Read More
Our elderly neighbors deserve our attention, care Living Our Faith Jun 1, 2025 It is important that we take the opportunity to look out for elderly people just as we do with children. Read More
Discernment 180 takes a day-by-day approach to holiness Living Our Faith May 1, 2025 As vocation director for the Diocese of Austin, Father Greg Gerhart noticed a trend among the men who came to him for help discerning the Lord’s call. Read More
Michael Rhodes: I want to instill hope Living Our Faith May 1, 2025 Born and raised in Fort Worth, he moved to College Station to attend Texas A&M University. Read More
An example of genuine humility and profound faith Living Our Faith May 1, 2025 I love Acts of the Apostles. The book contains so many wonderful stories we hear during the Easter season. Read More
Michael Noriega: I am grateful for the Lord’s patience with me Living Our Faith May 1, 2025 A native of Houston, he moved to Austin in 2009 to attend the University of Texas (UT). Read More
Ladd Spears: I look forward to spiritual fatherhood Living Our Faith May 1, 2025 Deacon Ladd Spears will be ordained to the priesthood June 14 at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Austin. Read More
Have you ever thought about being a priest? Living Our Faith May 1, 2025 This was a question that many people asked me throughout my life, and which took me a long time to answer sincerely. Read More
Kingsley Ohaeri: Blossom where you’re planted Living Our Faith May 1, 2025 Born in Nigeria, he was raised in “an ardent Catholic family.” Read More
Parish Vocations Ministry is planting seeds Living Our Faith May 1, 2025 The Vocations Ministry at Christ the King Parish in Belton began when Father Sang Quan invited a few parishioners to initiate the ministry. Read More
Jennifer Bibbo is the 2025 Drum Major for Justice Living Our Faith Apr 1, 2025 The Diocese presents the Drum Major for Justice Award to a member of the diocese who brings to life Dr. Martin Luther King’s “The Drum Major Instinct.” Read More
St. Julie Billiart had complete trust in God’s providence Living Our Faith Apr 1, 2025 There was nothing in Julia Billiart’s childhood in 18th century France that predicted the difficult events she would deal with in her adult life. Read More