The season of Advent, which is relatively short, often goes by so quickly because it is a very busy time.

On Nov. 15, 1947, Peter’s successor, Pope Pius XII signed the papal bull establishing the Diocese of Austin.

Frs. Samuel Bass, Jakob Hurlimann and Fernando Ricaud were recently ordained.

A new structure with seating for 700 will replace the current church.

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned its nearly 50-year-old decision in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion in this country.

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!

“Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

The church remains committed to protecting human life from conception until natural death.

The countdown has officially started for the launch of the new Catholic Spirit magazine.

Three seminarians flew to spend a fortnight deep in the heart of Texas.

Metcalf sees her role as helping people on one end of the diocese connect with people on the other end of the diocese.

Parishes throughout the Diocese of Austin are actively rebuilding their communities.

“How do we renew our faith at a time when we are being constantly attacked?”

A Catholic priest is responsible for more than just the spiritual wellbeing of Catholics.

“Have you seen the cube of love?”

30 young adults participated in the Father’s Heart Silent Retreat at Eagle’s Wings Retreat Center in Burnet.

Bishop Joe Vásquez ordained Deacons Samuel Bass, Jakob Hurlimann and Fernando Ricaud to the priesthood.

Maria Almaraz and Pedro Guzman are the parents of five children, and four of them are school age.

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals intervened to spare the life of Melissa Lucio.

Joyce Kelly has worked in the Finance Department of the Diocese of Austin for 13 years.

San Francisco Javier Parish in Austin raised $427,002.44 in 21 months.

John Paci has served as the director of Catholic Charities of Central Texas (CCCTX) Brazos Valley for the last year.

Father Ed Karasek of St. Mary of the Visitation Parish in Lockhart: “Best Religious Leader in Caldwell County"

Opponents of the death penalty are urging Texas officials to grant clemency to a 53-year-old Latina woman.

The Disaster Response team at CCCTX was activated on March 21 after several tornadoes touched down.