A native of Houston, he moved to Austin in 2009 to attend the University of Texas (UT).

Deacon Ladd Spears will be ordained to the priesthood June 14 at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Austin.

This was a question that many people asked me throughout my life, and which took me a long time to answer sincerely.

The beauty and urgency of vocations

Born in Nigeria, he was raised in “an ardent Catholic family.”

The Vocations Ministry at Christ the King Parish in Belton began when Father Sang Quan, pastor, invited a few parishioners to initiate the ministry.

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.

Born and raised in Fort Worth, he moved to College Station to attend Texas A&M University.

I love Acts of the Apostles. The book contains so many wonderful stories we hear during the Easter season.

The original apostles recognized the need to reach out to certain widows who were yearning for the Word and daily distribution of food.

The Ethics & Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Office oversees safe environment programs for children and adults within the Diocese of Austin.

“What are y’all protesting?”

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.”

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.

Scripture scholar Fr. Leon Strieder reminds us that Lent derives from a Middle English word for springtime.

An award-winning pregnancy and family resource center that includes medical services at no cost and with the goal of empowering women to choose life

What would you say if someone offered you an opportunity to grow closer to your spouse in your marriage sacrament?

With generous sponsorship from the Diocese of Austin, I participated in the St. George Trek in Philmont, NM, for religious discernment.

The season of Advent is a time of anticipation and preparation as we remember Christ’s first coming and look forward to his second coming at the end of time.

The world marks Dec. 25 as the commemoration of the birth of Jesus in the festival of Christmas.

As a nation, we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

This special time is not just a celebration of the rich history and proud heritage, but also a moment when we, as a church, unite in prayer for all souls and saints, particularly those from Africa and the African Diaspora.

“Always remember this: life is a journey. It is a path, a journey to meet Jesus. At the end, and forever.” – Pope Francis

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) invites all of us to work together to eradicate poverty in our country.

Some years ago, I heard, “The fatherhood of a priest embraces the whole world,” which has stayed with me throughout my seminary formation.