Welcome back to Austin, Bishop Garcia
On behalf of the several million people, including 700,000 Catholics, who live in the 25 counties of the Diocese of Austin, welcome home, Bishop Daniel Garcia!
Spiritus
Inside This Issue | September 2025
Bishop Garcia modeled the faith for young men
Two men who can vouch for the character of our sixth bishop are Father Jakob Hurlimann and Deacon Brian McNaughton.
Sister of new bishop looks forward to having him home
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.”
Bishop Garcia’s coat of arms
The shield is ensigned with external elements that identify the bearer as a bishop.
Welcome home, Bishop Daniel Garcia
This issue of the Catholic Spirit is a special one as we welcome Bishop Daniel Garcia back to the Diocese of Austin as our sixth bishop.
Catholic Schools Students Welcome Bishop Garcia
Catholic school students from the 19 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin wrote letters and drew pictures welcoming Bishop Garcia back to Austin.
Bishop Garcia has deep Catholic roots
His first church experience was at Blessed Sacrament, which served the Mexican-American community in Cameron for 50 years, beginning in 1927.
New shepherd is a native son of Central Texas
Bishop Daniel Garcia will be installed as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Austin on Sept. 18 at St. William Parish in Round Rock.
Celebrating Our Faith - September 2025
September 2025
Former bishops of the Diocese of Austin
The Diocese of Austin was formed in 1947 with Bishop Louis J. Reicher as its first bishop.