Father Michael Noriega, associate pastor of St. Elizabeth Parish in Pflugerville, recently shared his call to the priesthood.

For work he does locally and abroad, Paulist Father Bruce Nieli has received the Diocesan Drum Major for Justice Award in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Sometimes we have to physically carry our brothers and sisters in need and doing so does not have to be a burden.

My name is Jocelyn Perez, and I now serve as the director of the Office of Young Adult and Pastoral Juvenil Hispana.

Initiated by the Central Texas Catholic Young Adult ministry, the trip brought together young adults to journey on pilgrimage to Rome.

Among the thousands of canonized saints there are a special few who share a family connection.

Father Greg Gerhart first heard God’s call during a time of silent prayer while at a summer camp when he was 14.

The Classroom Learning Lab brings a cohort of teachers together each year to observe each other’s teaching.

At CCCTX, we witness that love in action every day. This Lent, I invite you to join us in this mission by becoming a volunteer.

“We have a saying in the mission: We dare you not to fall in love with the children.”

Bishop Garcia was named chairman of the newly established USCCB Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation.

The movement seeks to share with the world their deep love of Mary and their commitment to living the Gospel.

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The Diocese of Austin launched the 2025-2026 Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) at the end of October with the theme “Together we bring hope.”

Twenty years ago, a group of friends and I were seeking the same thing when God saw fit to bring us together in faith.

Théophane devoted himself to the spiritual needs of Vietnamese Catholics and was forced to hide in Christian villages.

Tal vez no haya una celebración más hermosa que la de los padres cuando llevan a su hijo recién nacido a las aguas del bautismo.

Every October during their annual picnic and bazaar, the 170 or so families of Visitation Parish feed more than 6,000 visitors.

There is perhaps no more beautiful celebration than when parents bring their newborn child to the waters of baptism.

“NET is very big on community,” Grace Burke said. “You cannot be a Christian by yourself.”

The shield is ensigned with external elements that identify the bearer as a bishop.

His first church experience was at Blessed Sacrament, which served the Mexican-American community in Cameron for 50 years.

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.”

Wilson Hernandez traveled to Rome to see the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis but ended up being there during the funeral of Pope Francis.