On March 1, Bishop Joe Vásquez (now Archbishop of Galveston-Houston) ordained 11 deacons at San José Parish in Austin.

The beauty and urgency of vocations

As vocation director for the Diocese of Austin, Father Greg Gerhart noticed a trend among the men who came to him for help discerning the Lord’s call.

“Nothing But Love” was the theme of this year’s DCYC, which brought together 2,500 teens for a three-day celebration of sacraments and talks with national speakers

For fifth graders at St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School in Austin, Lent is about using their time and talents to walk with Jesus.

The name “Armor of God” was chosen to reflect the station's mission of providing spiritual protection and guidance.

As the Diocese of Austin bids farewell to Bishop Joe Vásquez on March 25, many questions have arisen.

A small but devout group of Catholics of Irish descent in Central Texas are making an important difference through good works while celebrating their rich heritage.

Bishop Vásquez will be installed as the ninth bishop and third archbishop of Galveston-Houston on March 25.

The Diocese of Austin is blessed with more than 50 priests from religious orders who serve in various ministries throughout Central Texas.

St. Joseph Parish in Mason continues to revamp itself as a vibrant parish in the far western reaches of the Diocese of Austin.

ACC Catholic, a campus ministry program for those who attend Austin Community College, is now underway.

A familiar face on “Texas Country Reporter” this season — fellow parishioner J.B. Sauceda is now hosting the popular TV program.

It’s not every day a couple celebrates a 75th wedding anniversary, but that’s exactly what Bernadette and Warren Broz recently did.

In gratitude for the contribution of first responders to our safety and welfare, the Diocese of Austin celebrated the Blue Mass on Sept. 30.

Two parishioners of St. Paul the Apostle received a national award in recognition of their leadership with benevolence activities.

The seven themes of Catholic social teaching are core components within the curriculum of Catholic schools throughout our country.

“This is not a concert. This is not a football game. This is not a political rally. This is a Catholic Mass.”

As the new academic year kicks off, we welcome back our students, dedicated faculty and supportive families to our Catholic schools.

St. Mary Catholic Center in College Station hosted CALLED24, a national conference put on by the CCMA.

“I came into the Catholic Church because of Catholic Charities,” said Sara Ramirez, the director of Catholic Charities of Central Texas.

St. Augustine of Canterbury, colloquially known as St. Austin, once said, “Pray as though everything depended on God.

The Austin Diocese welcomed a new priest to its fold June 8 when Bishop Joe Vásquez ordained Matthew Jewell, age 28, at Santa Cruz Parish in Buda.

“As the pastor, I love the people and I love the community,” he said. “I want them to succeed into the future.”

The Interactive Eucharistic Miracle Exhibit welcomed more than 3,000 attendees from schools and parishes throughout the diocese and beyond.