Diocese of Austin

“Acts that diminish or disregard the dignity of any person or group of people should never be normalized in our society. The dehumanization of immigrants, regardless of their legal status, is one such example of this; the vilification of law enforcement officers is yet another."

Bishops Garcia & Cahill offer pastoral reflection "In light of several recent immigration enforcement encounters resulting in the loss of life" ——— “Acts that diminish or disregard the dignity of any person or group of people should never be normalized..." usccb.org/news/2026/acts…

Bishop Garcia's Pastoral Message as Central Texas experiences significant rainfall "As we remain vigilant, may we also remain rooted in faith, trusting in God's presence and seeking every opportunity to be Christ to those whom we encounter." Read: austindiocese.org/news/pastoral-…

Lord of life, today we ask for the grace to recognize and protect the unique and unrepeatable value of every human being. May we learn to welcome life unconditionally, to tenderly care for fragility, to accompany each stage with respect, and to bravely defend those who have no voice. Let’s #PrayTogether at popesprayer.va/praywiththepop…

Fr. Solomon Akpan grew up in Nigeria and was introduced to the diocese when he attended Baylor University in Waco. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 6, 2026, and now serves at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin. Please remember him in your prayers today. youtu.be/BwpXiE55Ux0?si…

Our 10 new seminarians began their orientation this week and today visited the Pastoral Center, attending Mass and visiting with Bishop Garcia. Please keep these men in your prayers as their formation to the priesthood begins.

Happy 250th Independence Day! May God bless the United States of America.

On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, @Pontifex has addressed a letter to the American people.

Let us #PrayTogether for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God. #PrayerIntention @clicktopray_en popesprayer.va/praywiththepop…

Dcn. Peter Barger, Director of the St. John Paul II Residence for Priests in Georgetown, shares a reflection on his call to Spiritual Fatherhood. He recalls the Parable of the Prodigal Son and its impact on his life, his marriage and his fatherhood. Read: austindiocese.news/call-spiritual…

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"Revoking the legal status of hundreds of thousands of people residing in our country creates a moral crisis when returning to their country of origin is not a safe or reasonable option. If we are truly to affirm the God-given dignity of every human person, we as a nation cannot turn a blind eye to such an injustice and the impossible choices it will create for families and communities." - Bishop Brendan J. Cahill, chairman of the USCCB Committee on Migration. This week, the Trump Administration ultimately prevailed in a court challenge to its decision to end temporary protected status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria.

Bishop Zaidan Urges International Assistance Following Deadly Earthquakes in Venezuela “As rescue efforts are underway, I urge the international community to mobilize in support of the Venezuelan people, and to send the necessary humanitarian assistance to alleviate their suffering.”

"Starting in August, the Diaconal Ministry Office will host Project Stephen sessions... Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about who the deacon is and how he serves in word, liturgy and charity." - Deacon Barry Ryan, #CatholicSpirit Read: austindiocese.news/men-30-57-are-…

"In his recent message for the World Day of Peace, [Pope Leo XIV] encourages us to open ourselves to peace... As St. Francis would say, where there is hatred, let us sow love.” - Bishop Garcia, #CatholicSpirit Read: austindiocese.news/st-francis-mod…

"In a world where ‘gratitude’ can be so easily forgotten, we set aside this day to call to mind the endless ways in which our fathers and father figures have been a source of inspiration, hope, courage and strength." - Bishop Garcia, austindiocese.org/news/2026-fath…

Most Rev. Daniel E. Garcia, Bishop of @AustinDiocese, reflects on Juneteenth, the day Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of slavery more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. He addresses the painful legacy of slavery, often called America’s original sin, and the systemic racism that still casts its shadow today. He points to the opportunity Catholics have to recognize the inherent dignity of every person and to renew the commitment to racial justice, reconciliation, and peace.

"The word we use for the way God extends a share of his divine life to us is grace. Grace is the free, unmerited help God gives us to make it possible for us to respond to his call to eternal life in communion with the Trinity." - Doug Culp Read: austindiocese.news/grace

"Bishop Daniel E. Garcia dedicated the newly built church of St. Paul Parish in Austin on April 11 before a standing-room-only crowd of parishioners. The long-awaited sanctuary can accommodate 650 worshipers." - Alfredo E. Cárdenas, #CatholicSpirit Read: austindiocese.news/new-sanctuary-…

"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light." (Matthew 11:28-30)