Pritchard committed to hiking the Appalachian Trail to raise awareness and funds for local pro-life charities.

Deacon Roberto Martínez hosted visiting professors and graduate students from the University of San Marcos in Lima, Perú.

One sleeting afternoon in downtown Chicago, walking to our theater destination, my 70-something mother abruptly stopped, unhooked her arm from mine, and asked me for money.

Recently I completed my fourth and final year of minor seminary before moving on to my major seminary studies.

Being honored and awarded is something even the humblest of recipients appreciate.

Dominic is the patron of youth and choir boys. His feast day is May 6.

In recognition of his efforts for justice, the Diocese of Austin recently presented Deacon Ashley with the Drum Major for Justice Award.

“Without priests there is no Eucharist, without the Eucharist there is no church.”

The Diocese of Austin is facing a challenge — how to fund seminary formation for the large number of men discerning the priesthood.

A new ministry called Pray and Play was established at Holy Trinity Parish in Corn Hill in August 2022.

Does our practice of the Catholic faith consist of merely going through the motions, or does it reflect a personal, committed relationship with Christ?

32 Scouts, family members and Scouting leaders from all over the diocese gathered for the inaugural “Walking in Faith” hike.

When asked to offer a reflection on perseverance in Lent for this month’s Spirit, I froze. Me? Reflect on perseverance?

During a man’s formation for the priesthood, the church entrusts him with two liturgical responsibilities – Lector and Acolyte.

“Sanctus Sanctus Sanctus” -- This proclamation is painted above the altar at St. William Parish in Round Rock.

How do you bring the Eucharistic Revival to middle school students?

“We believe that when we receive the Eucharist we become one with Jesus,” Father Downey.

Before he “dwelt among us,” Jesus’ first dwelling was Mother Mary’s womb.

I am reminded that the season of Advent is a time of preparation and reflection.

Catholic schools immerse students in the Catholic life for hours upon hours a day, five days a week.

Black Catholics from across the U.S. came together last July for a historic quinquennial gathering.

Maria Frances Cabrini was the youngest of 13 children born in 1850 in a small village.

When a record 12 men entered seminary formation for the Diocese of Austin this fall, it was cause for celebration.

Statistics show that domestic violence increases over holiday seasons.

I give thanks for the gift of the Eucharist — a word that means “thanksgiving”.