The Diocese of Austin Launches 75th Anniversary Celebration
Established in 1947, the Diocese of Austin was the seventh diocese in the state of Texas. Read more about its history, and anniversary celebration plans!
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Inside This Issue | September 2022
Bishop Ordains Three New Priests
Frs. Samuel Bass, Jakob Hurlimann and Fernando Ricaud were recently ordained.
Santa Barbara Looks Forward to More Worship Space
A new structure with seating for 700 will replace the current church.
Eucharistic Revival
A refreshing sense of solidarity filled my heart as I joined hundreds of Catholics in a Eucharistic Procession.
Special Report on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe V. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned its nearly 50-year-old decision in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion in this country.
Taking Lessons Learned During the Pandemic Into Our New Normal
The crisis affords us opportunities to hone our evangelical strategy.
Catholic Education is Cornerstone for Johnson Family
βI see it more as a lifestyle choice. I have not regretted it β ever. There are lots of times that we are so thankful that St. Josephβs is in our lives.β
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy? - Clothe the Naked
Jesusβ powerful words in the Gospel of Matthew form the basis for the traditional list of the works of mercy.
Masses Celebrate Legal and Law Enforcement Professionals
The 31st annual Red Mass will be held Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin.
My Coworkers Are So Distracting
Now that we are back at the office, I donβt feel as efficient.
Matthew
As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, βFollow me.β And he got up and followed him.
The Church Can Help With the Hard Work of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is not optional in the life of a disciple.
Parish Ministry Offers Hope To Those Grieving the Loss of a Loved One
βBlessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.β
Getting Too Much Parenting Advice?
What to do when the βvillageβ is offering more advice than you know what to do with.
Dear Father Joe: Why are the Catholic commandments and the words after the Lordβs Prayer different from the Protestants?
Fr. Joe answers questions on Catholic practice vs. Protestant practice.
Retreat and Reflect
Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center will host a retreat on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola Sept. 16-18.
Smart Ways to Invest Your βTalentsβ
I pray that we all do something meaningful with our talents.
Welcome to the New Catholic Spirit
It is here! We did it! This is the first issue of the new magazine format of the Catholic Spirit.
St. Michael, Defend Us
If you have a hankering for roast goose, Sept. 29 is your lucky day.
She says: He wants to invest in cryptocurrency, but I feel itβs too risky
Your goal is to get on the right page.
St. Andrew Kim Taegon
The first Korean-born Catholic priest courageously practiced, spread and died for his faith.
Blessed Rolle Sought to Help Others Grow Spiritually
Blessed Richard Rolle lived most of his adult life in solitude as a hermit writing about his mystical experiences.
Giving Thanks for the Grape Harvest
Most Catholics are unaware of Ember Days, observed prior to the 20th century.