Celebrating those living out their baptismal call
Bishop Vásquez, you recently presented the 2023 Lumen Gentium Awards to lay people from across the diocese. What are these awards?
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Inside This Issue | September 2023
12 men enter formation for the priesthood
This summer the Diocese of Austin welcomed 12 men as new seminarians.
‘Pray, hope and don’t worry’
Padre Pio’s wise words inspire a culinary treat
We recognize the Body of Christ
Father Jarod Cooke hosted a recent segment of 60 Seconds with the Eucharist.
2023 Lumen Gentium Awards
Bishop Joe Vásquez presented the 2023 Lumen Gentium Awards to the following individuals:
Faith, academics and service are guiding our Catholic schools
Our Catholic schools recently welcomed more than 5,400 students for the new academic year.
St. Mary in Taylor prepares for more growth
Bishop Vásquez appointed Father Kim pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption in Taylor in July 2022.
One Body: Synod on Synodality moves into final phase
Synod on Synodality moves into final phase
There are many benefits to good, quality sleep
We all know getting enough sleep is important, especially as we kick off the school year.
Catholic Spirit connects parishioners across our diocese
"No matter the format, the content of this diocesan publication aims to inform and connect Catholics across the diocese."
Around the Diocese - September 2023
Around the Diocese for September 2023
New sanctuary blessed for Santa Barbara, Austin
Bishop Joe Vásquez blessed the new sanctuary of Santa Barbara Parish in Austin on June 17.
St. Sergius influenced Russian spirituality in the 1300s
Barfolomey (Bartholomew) Kirillovich was born on May 3, 1314, into a wealthy aristocratic Russian family.