Melissa Lucio is Granted Stay of Execution Faith in Central Texas The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals intervened to spare the life of Melissa Lucio. Read More
Saints for Our Times Living our faith Religious missionary work is not for the fainthearted. Read More
The Focolare Movement Seeks to Live the Gospel in Concrete Ways Faith in Central Texas “Have you seen the cube of love?” Read More
Christ’s Resurrection Brings Hope Amid ‘Easter of War,’ Pope Says Faith in Our World The joy of Christ’s resurrection is needed now more than ever. Read More
Bishop’s Interview Living our faith The Synod on Synodality is a two-year process of listening and dialogue. Read More
Bishop Vásquez Will Ordain Three to the Priesthood on June 11 Faith in Central Texas Bishop Joe Vásquez ordained Deacons Samuel Bass, Jakob Hurlimann and Fernando Ricaud to the priesthood. Read More
Pro-Life Living our faith The Catholic Church has led the pro-life movement since the tragic decision of Roe v. Wade. Read More
San Francisco Javier Parishioners Helping Make New Church a Reality Faith in Central Texas San Francisco Javier Parish in Austin raised $427,002.44 in 21 months. Read More
Synthesizing the Synod Living our faith Last year, Pope Francis announced the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. Read More
Joyce Kelly Spotlight on Ministry Joyce Kelly has worked in the Finance Department of the Diocese of Austin for 13 years. Read More
There Are No Winners in War, Everyone Loses, Pope Says Faith in Our World In war, especially the current conflict in Ukraine, no one can claim victory, because all of humanity loses, Pope Francis said. Read More
Persistence and Perseverance Spiritual Fitness As we leave church, my 18-year-old complains that the homily did not speak to him as a teenager. Read More
She Says: I Want to Travel Now That We’re Retired Marriage Matters Entering into retirement can be just as fun – and just as stressful – as entering into marriage. Read More
Barabbas Theology 101 Now on the occasion of the feast [Pilate] used to release to them one prisoner whom they requested. Read More
Blueberries and Beads Culture In our house, we love our blueberries. Whether in smoothies, homemade jam, cereal or in baked goods, we include them in just about everything. Read More
Dear Father Joe, Sometimes Our Faith Seems So Complicated In the Know With Father Joe We are called each day to think of and act on the word Love. Read More
Overcoming First-Day Jitters Work Life I got the job! I’m excited about this new opportunity, but I have a case of the first-day jitters. Read More
Catechism Part IV Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Man may forget his Creator or hide far from his face; yet the living and true God tirelessly calls each person. Read More
St. Isidore the Farmer Saint of the Month The life of a generous, hardworking farm laborer who loved God and the land he tended is celebrated around the world as spring planting begins. Read More
Biblically Responsible Investing Faith and Finance Jesus shared many parables about growth. Of these, the parable of the mustard seed is a beloved favorite. Read More